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Isla Donaldson, NCPS

Isla Donaldson is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strains and trauma.

About Isla

Isla Donaldson is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strains and trauma. She works with adults who have experienced abuse, sexual assault, post-traumatic stress, self-harm or deep feelings of isolation. Isla aims to restore balance and a clearer sense of purpose through steady, compassionate support.

Her style is calm and relational. Sessions focus on what matters most to the person in front of her. Isla listens closely and moves alongside clients, offering understanding while also gently challenging unhelpful patterns.

Background and approach

Isla uses client-centred and somatic approaches to help people tune into bodily sensations and feelings. This can make it easier to process memories, regulate strong emotions and rebuild confidence. She also draws on existential ideas to help people find meaning and direction during hard times.

She trained to a first-class BA in Humanistic Counselling Practice and holds NCPS. Isla has five years of experience working with adults and young people on issues such as low self-esteem, grief, relationship problems and impulsivity. Her practice includes supporting those who have lived through trauma or abuse.

Sessions are offered in English and are delivered online by video, phone, live chat or text messaging. Isla describes the therapeutic space as collaborative and paced to each person's needs, so therapy moves at a rate that feels manageable for the client.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
NCPS	NCS21-01342	August 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

Cost Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Isla lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Ways of working Isla names

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How these approaches work online and in the body

Trauma-Focused Therapy helps people process distressing events by gently working with memories and reactions linked to those events. It aims to reduce the intensity of traumatic memories and improve day-to-day coping.

Client-Centred Therapy places the person's experience at the centre of the work. The therapist listens without judgment, reflects what emerges, and follows the client's own priorities to build trust and self-understanding.

Somatic Therapy pays attention to bodily sensations as part of emotional healing. Noticing tension, breath and posture becomes a route into feelings and memories, and small body-based practices can help with regulation and grounding.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Isla will work collaboratively to identify what feels most helpful based on your needs, goals and preferences. That decision can shift over time as progress is made and new issues come up.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction when deeper connection is useful. Phone sessions are a good option when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging suit shorter check-ins, reflection between sessions or people who find written communication easier. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, caring commitments and daily life.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Isla focus on?

She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression, plus related issues such as self-harm and post-traumatic stress.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is collaborative and relational; she listens closely, reflects what comes up, and gently challenges patterns while following the client's pace and priorities.

How much experience does she have?

She has five years of clinical experience working with adults and young people on a broad range of concerns including trauma, grief and relationship issues.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds NCPS and trained with a first-class BA in Humanistic Counselling Practice. Her practice is based in the United Kingdom.

Which languages and international options are offered?

Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.

What session formats are available?

Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.

How does the pricing work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are booked through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin a course of therapy?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.