Katie Donnison

Currently offering remote sessions only.

My primary training was in Transactional Analysis (T.A.), a psychotherapeutic theory that focuses on awareness and interactions with others. However, I work as an ‘integrative’ therapist, meaning I draw upon various other methods and theories depending on what is right for you and your needs. Alongside T.A., I use methods including CBT, person-centred/humanistic counselling, imagery & metaphor work, two-chair work and mindfulness practice.

I've been a practising Psychotherapeutic Counsellor since 2015. Psychotherapy and counselling are both effective methods of therapy, however psychotherapy focuses more on long-term issues and growth, while counselling aims to help people resolve current issues. I am able to other both of these methods as I do not believe in a 'one size fits all' approach; instead I draw on different methods and styles depending on your needs. I work deeply with my clients to discover the origins of the difficulties that can affect one’s life, and what or who might be maintaining them. I allow you the space to explore and express your thoughts, feelings and behaviour patterns in more depth, examining whether there is anything that, together, we can work towards changing.

As well as working in Psychotherapy and Counselling, I hold a BSc (Hons) in Applied Psychology, which provides a deeper background understanding of human thinking and behaviours.

I offer a 20 minute complimentary assessment session, which is an opportunity for us both to discover whether we would be a good match. I strongly believe that the therapeutic relationship is the most important factor in successful therapy, therefore the assessment session is an important first step.