Donna Lemaitre

Donna Lemaitre is a counsellor with eight years' experience and BACP registration. She offers a calm, empathetic space where people can talk at their own pace. Donna aims to help people understand what they are feeling and to build confidence as they work through hard moments.

She trained in person-centred work and draws on several other approaches. These include cognitive behavioural ideas, attachment-focused thinking and emotionally-focused methods. Donna keeps learning through courses on trauma, bereavement, anxiety and self-esteem to broaden how she supports people.

Donna has volunteered as a counsellor in mental health services and provided bereavement support at a hospice for three years. That background shaped her view that grief and loss can appear in many ways, not only after death. She uses that experience to listen carefully to each person's story.

Her sessions aim to help people make sense of their experiences and develop practical steps forward. Donna tailors the work to the individual, combining listening with gentle techniques to build insight and coping skills. She also draws on trauma-aware and culturally informed practice when relevant.

If someone is unsure whether therapy is right, Donna encourages an initial conversation to see if the match feels suitable. She recognises that starting therapy takes courage and supports people through the early steps.

Therapeutic approaches that suit online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It encourages choosing actions that match personal values, which can help with anxiety, low mood and feeling disconnected. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns people form in relationships and how early bonds shape current closeness and trust. It can be useful for intimacy issues, abandonment feelings and attachment concerns. Client-Centred Therapy puts the person at the centre of the work, offering empathic listening and space to make sense of experiences at a comfortable pace.

Finding the right approach is often part of the early sessions. Donna will work collaboratively to see which methods fit a person's goals and preferences. That means trying things out together and adjusting the focus as needs change.

The original biography notes training in online and telephone counselling, but it does not list specific current session formats. Please confirm available formats before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, for example by reducing travel time or allowing shorter check-ins during a work break. Telephone sessions can be useful when bandwidth is limited or when being on camera feels difficult. Registered or accredited professionals can offer a range of ways to meet; discuss practical arrangements when arranging the first appointment.