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WELCOME TO ACTUALISE 

Hello, welcome, and thank you for visiting my site. My name is Donna, and I am an experienced, professionally qualified Psychotherapeutic Counsellor, who is registered with and accredited by the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS).

 

I work with individual adults aged 18+, (but not couples), and offer Psychotherapy and Counselling for a wide range of presenting issues; specialising in trauma, (both PTSD and Complex-PTSD), Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Social Anxiety, and Self-Esteem / Self-Confidence. 

 

I understand how daunting it can be to engage in therapy, and how important it is that you feel secure and comfortable with your therapist. This is why I am committed to providing a welcoming, safe, confidential, and non-judgmental environment where you can speak freely and seek the support that you need at this time.

 

​I work from a Pluralistic perspective which means that together, we are able to explore what is troubling or distressing you using a range of therapeutic approaches and techniques such as Person-Centred, Gestalt, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). This ensures that your sessions are led by you, are focused upon your current needs or goals, and provide the right approach, knowledge, skills, and strategies for you, at the right time.

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I work Face-to-Face in my home-based office in Southsea, Portsmouth, and online or by telephone with clients both within the UK and throughout the world. Please feel free to explore the Actualise website, my blogs, and my social media links to find out more. I hope that the information you find here will make choosing the right person for you to work with a little easier :)

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"Life isn't the way its meant to be - it is the way it is.

The way we cope with it makes the difference."

- Virginia Satir -

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Counselling & Psychotherapy

Choosing to engage in counselling and / or psychotherapy is a huge decision, and I'm here to support you every step of the way. I completely understand how daunting it is to open up about your thoughts, feelings, and emotions, but rest assured you will be safe and welcomed as your journey towards personal growth and understanding begins. Together, using a range of therapeutic approaches and skills, we will explore your concerns, celebrate your strengths, and work towards achieving your goals. 

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Frequently Asked Questions

Find out more about how to connect with me, fees, how I work, and a little more around what to expect as you begin your Counselling or Psychotherapy sessions.

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Blog

Explore a range of subjects related to Counselling, Psychotherapy, and Psychology, covering areas such as anxiety, trauma, burnout, phobias, self-help strategies, and more.

Actualise

Southsea

Hampshire

PO4 9JT

07717 857978

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Face to Face

Online

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Opening Hours

Monday - Friday - 10:00 - 18:00

(last appointment at 17:00)

Saturday - Sunday - Closed

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I aim to respond to all enquiries within 3 working days

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