Donna Hay
Specialist counsellor for sexuality and addiction
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About Donna
Donna Hay helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, and intimacy-related difficulties. She also supports people dealing with addictions and sexuality concerns, including process and sex addiction, sexual dysfunction, and matters linked to BDSM, kink and alternative sex culture. Donna is based in the United Kingdom and brings three years of professional practice to her work.
Her approach is calm and respectful. She aims to listen first and tailor conversations to each person’s needs.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer ways to cope with day-to-day pressures and difficult feelings. Donna explains things plainly and works alongside people to set manageable goals. She adapts the pace to suit what feels safe and useful for each person.
She says small changes and clearer thinking can make daily life easier. Her role is to offer a steady space for exploring worries, sexual concerns, addiction patterns and loss. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques chosen to match the issue at hand.
Discussion and planning are central parts of sessions. People who come for help can expect a respectful, sensitive tone and practical suggestions for coping. Donna sees starting therapy as a courageous step and supports clients through the early stages of change.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 3
- Registered with
- BACP
- Registration number
- 402368
- Languages
- English
- How sessions happen
- Online, by video, phone or messages
Details are as listed on Donna's public professional profile. You can check any number with the professional body.
What Donna works with
Everything Donna lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Depression
- Addictions
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Sex addiction
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
How Donna works online
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to a person’s concerns, goals and preferences and then suggest techniques that fit. Together they review what helps and adjust the plan as work progresses, keeping the focus on practical, achievable changes.
Practical benefits of online work often include easier fitting of sessions around busy lives and the ability to meet without travel. Because the biography did not list specific session formats, please confirm current options with the service before booking. Many people find remote sessions make regular check-ins more manageable and allow therapy to fit into a workday or family routine more easily.
Questions and answers
What concerns does Donna specialise in?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and intimacy-related issues, plus addictions and a range of sexuality concerns including BDSM and alternative sex culture.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is calm and practical, focusing on listening first and then working on clear, manageable steps to address daily problems and relationships.
How much experience does she have?
Donna has three years of professional experience working with the listed concerns.
Which professional credential does she hold?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, abbreviated as BACP.
In what language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and she is able to work with clients internationally.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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