Donna Profile - ReWellness Counselling- Specialising in Children & Young People

dONNA

Rewellness Children and Young person Counsellor

About

I believe everyone should feel valued and that there awaits hidden beauty to be discovered in each one of us. Over the years I have gained a lot of life and work experience from many different fields which stands me in good stead in the counselling room.

Fostering gave me experience first-hand with children and teenagers with emotional/mental challenges and attachment difficulties. My journey with the fostering process enabled me to attend a lot of extra training courses such as the Foundation Course “PACE Training DDP (Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity and Empathy) (Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy) (Dr Vicky Sutton).

Theoretical Background

Humanistic Integrative

Counselling Offered

Face to Face

Online

Clinical Background

I also worked on the Turnaround Project with Relate to support women and children in/or affected by domestic violence and did work in both primary and secondary schools, supporting these young people, as well as seeing young people referred from CAHMS. I have some experience working around addictions and was counselling in a drug and alcohol dry house.

My passion is enabling others to discover their abilities, strengths and resources, empowering them to live the life they truly want and become the best version of themselves. I enjoy working with anyone of any age but have a particular heart for teenagers and helping them navigate such a difficult time in their lives. There was no better training ground than watching my own 4 children rollercoaster through their teen years.

I’m proud to say I’m now a Nana to 4 young Grandchildren and in my spare time I’m very interested in health and wellness. If I’m not in the kitchen trying a new plant-based recipe or juice, I’ll be researching the latest findings on healing the body naturally.

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QUALIFICATIONS & FURTHER TRAINING

Post Qualifying Diploma in Counselling Children & Adolescents (Iron Mill)
Post Qualifying Level 5 Counselling Children and Adolescents (CPCAB)
Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling CPCAB
Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies (CPCAB)
Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills (CPCAB)
Level 2 Award in Introduction to Counselling Skills (CPCAB)
CPD Training “Life Coaching For Counsellors” (Redlands Counselling Training)
CPD “Attachment, Shame and Separation” (Deep Release Training Counselling)
CPD “Understanding Dissociative Identity Disorder” (Deep Release Training)
“Sexualised Trauma” Workshop (Dorset Rape Crisis)
CPD “ Risk Assessment and Working with Domestic Violence” (Free to Be)
CPD “Creative Ways of Supporting Children and Young People Affected by Domestic abuse” (Barnardos)
CPD “Sexual Violence Awareness Training” (Safer Poole Partnership)
CPD “Child Protection and Safeguarding” Level 1 (Relate)
CPD “Mental Health Awareness” (Relate)
CPD “Domestic Violence and Abuse” (Relate)
CPD “Understanding the Dynamics and Impact of Domestic Violence and Sex Trafficking on Victims” (Free To Be)
CPD “Impacts and Dynamics of Domestic Violence & Abuse” (Relate)
Practitioner Level 2 ( Karl Dawson EFT) (Emotional Freedom Techniques)
CPD “Suicidal Risk and Support” ( Relate)
Foundation Course “PACE Training DDP (Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity and Empathy) (Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy) (Dr Vicky Sutton)
CPD “Safeguarding and Child Protection Skills” (AC Education)
CPD “Recognising Grooming Behaviors To Prevent Child Sexual Abuse” (Enough Abuse UK)
“Skills to Foster Training” (Five Rivers)
Foundation Level Training “Using Sandtray in Counselling & Psychotherapy” CPCAB endorsed (Way Forward Counselling Services)
CPD “Safe Guarding Children Level 3 – Designated Officer”

Josie Hendrick

16. October, 2024.

Wendy is gentle, kind and fun and we would definitely recommend her for any support a child may need.

Charlotte Kirwan

5. October, 2024.

My 8yr old son has seen Wendy twice now both times with amazing results. The first time following a choking incident which caused food anxiety and he had stopped eating solid food, within weeks our life was back on track and more recently for general anxiety. Both times he progressed quickly and Wendy never keeps you going more than is required. She literally has changed our families lives twice and we are forever grateful.

Sarah Coley

19. February, 2024.

Wendy has been wonderful supporting our son in a challenging part of his life. She has been professional yet personable, caring, fun and going above and beyond in every way to do whats best for him. He always wants to attend his sessions and asks to go back. Thank you for all you have done.

Heidi Hågensen

9. February, 2024.

The time from referral to when my teenage son could have his first counselling session was super fast, and he was able to see someone who had experience and knowledge with autism which was important. From the first conversation with ReWellness until the end of my sons sessions their communication has been great, offering understanding, empathy and a professional service.

Amanda Mason

2. February, 2024.

Wendy was absolutely amazing with my son, knew exactly how to get him to engage with her and listened to him. Wendy helped him grow in confidence in how to deal with emotions and talk about them and also helped us as a family to talk about past history in a positive way, I would 1000% recommend rewellness counselling, they are amazing at what the do, and truly care about the children’s mental and emotional wellbeing.

Annemarie Lewis

23. November, 2023.

Was recommended by a friend I had a daughter who was in desperate need for help due to her mental health. There was no waiting 18 months she got seen within weeks and what lovely kind hearted people with a real sense of the troubles she faced. I highly recommend

Charlotte Springett

18. November, 2023.

My son saw Wendy for roughly 8 sessions for his worries about numerous things and how to handle his emotions. The change is incredible and he is using the tools given to be able to handle his emotions and think about things before he does them.

YY Cao

4. October, 2023.

My daughter suffered darkest times in her life before seeing Donna. Being a parent, I was devastated to the core. Luckily I found ReWellness while searching for help on Google. Donna quickly gained my daughter’s trust and built up good relations with her. She helped to resume my daughter’s hope and courage to live a better life, taught her many useful skills and tools to cope with difficulties and to overcome anxieties. After a few month’s therapy, I feel I no longer need to worry much about her self-harm thoughts or behaviours. She’s generally much happier now than before. I am deeply impressed, not only by Donna’s professionalism, but also that her being genuinely passionate in offering the help to as many young people as she can. I would confidently say as soon as your children meet Donna, they are pretty much in safe hands.

Monika Pasternak

11. September, 2023.

My 12 years old daughter has been seeing Donna for few months now and I couldn’t be happier with the results! The issues started when she went to high school and couldn’t cope with it all. The friendships, bullying, confidence and self esteem etc. As I parent I felt helpless as I couldn’t solve it no matter how hard I’ve tried and wasn’t getting any help from anywhere else. I found Donna and from the first message I knew I made the right choice. Donna was very professional, understanding and helpful and didn’t make us wait managed to see my daughter very quickly which was important. From day one Donna managed to have a great connection with my daughter who is always looking forward to seeing her. I finally have my daughter back, happy, bubbly and confident again! I’m so thankful for all the hard work! I would definitely 100% recommend! :)

Hannah Watts

17. August, 2023.

The difference in my child since working with Wendy is amazing, coming out of the sessions like a weight has been lifted. Would definitely recommend.