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Desireé (Dee) McDonald

Psychotherapist, MRes, GMBPsS (she, her)

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Nutley TN22
01825 701469
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I am an experienced psychotherapist with UK qualifications in Psychology and Psychotherapy and over 20 years working in the world of relationships, sexuality and wellbeing. I help individuals, couples and other relationship groups deal with struggles, development, change and loss within their relationships and personally. Most of my clients are trying to overcome problems in relationship with themselves and/or others. I use an integrated approach to psychotherapy, leaning heavily towards Relational Life Therapy which is always underpinned by current psychological research.
If you have a good relationship that you'd like to make even better, or have recently hit a crisis in your relationship, I can help you and your partner/s understand your negative patterns, where they come from, and most importantly help you develop and practice the relational skills which will help you avoid them in future.
As a relational therapist, I look forward to building a close, empathic and understanding relationship with you. Get in touch with me and we can start working towards a deeper understanding of your relationship. I look forward to meeting you.
Call or Desireé (Dee) McDonald now for a free 15 minute consultation - 01825 701469

My Practice at a Glance

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Nutley TN22

01825 701469
My website
All sessions are conducted online.
I specialize in Relationship Issues and Marital and Premarital 
£90 Per Session  
I see individuals, couples and groups  
Let's Connect 01825 701469
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My Practice at a Glance

Waitlist. Contact to join the list for online therapy.

Nutley TN22

01825 701469
My website
All sessions are conducted online.
I specialize in Relationship Issues and Marital and Premarital 
£90 Per Session  
I see individuals, couples and groups  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions £90
  • Couple Sessions £145
  • Concession rate: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

Bank transfer, Cash, Cheque, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa
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Desireé (Dee) McDonald
Psychotherapist, MRes, GMBPsS
Please ask me about fees or use of insurance when you
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Desireé (Dee) McDonald
Psychotherapist, MRes, GMBPsS
Please ask me about fees or use of insurance when you

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Membership with British Psychological Society Desireé (Dee) McDonald
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 25 years
  • Psychosynthesis, Humanistic Psychotherapy, Relational Life Therapy, EMDR, University of Chichester, Graduated 2001
  • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from Relational Life Institute Certified Relational Life Therapist / 2024
  • Degree/Diploma from Open University in Psychology BSc (Hons) / 1999
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Desireé (Dee) McDonald
Psychotherapist, MRes, GMBPsS
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or 01825 701469
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Desireé (Dee) McDonald
Psychotherapist, MRes, GMBPsS
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or 01825 701469

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Relationship Issues
  • Marital and Premarital

Expertise

  • Bereavement
  • Bisexual
  • Body Image
  • Cancer
  • Divorce
  • Family Conflict
  • Infidelity
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
  • Self Esteem
  • Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
  • Sexual Empowerment Coaching
  • Women's Issues
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Desireé (Dee) McDonald
Psychotherapist, MRes, GMBPsS
Do these issues align with your needs? or 01825 701469
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Desireé (Dee) McDonald
Psychotherapist, MRes, GMBPsS
Do these issues align with your needs? or 01825 701469

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Other Racial or Ethnic Background

I also speak

Afrikaans

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Other Racial or Ethnic Background

I also speak

Afrikaans

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Coaching
  • Compassion Focused
  • Eclectic
  • EMDR
  • Family / Marital
  • Family Systems
  • Humanistic
  • Integrative
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Interpersonal
  • Person-Centred
  • Psychobiological Approach Couple Therapy
  • Relational
  • Relational Life Therapy (RLT), EcoTherapy
  • Transpersonal
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Relational Life Therapy is the model I use most in my couples work. Together we'll work through the problems you're experiencing, begin to understand where they come from and find ways to help you move forward into Relational Mindfulness.
Photo of Desireé (Dee) McDonald, Psychotherapist, MRes, GMBPsS
Desireé (Dee) McDonald
Psychotherapist, MRes, GMBPsS
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 01825 701469
"
Relational Life Therapy is the model I use most in my couples work. Together we'll work through the problems you're experiencing, begin to understand where they come from and find ways to help you move forward into Relational Mindfulness.
Photo of Desireé (Dee) McDonald, Psychotherapist, MRes, GMBPsS
Desireé (Dee) McDonald
Psychotherapist, MRes, GMBPsS
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 01825 701469

Location

Primary Location

Nutley TN22

01825 701469
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All sessions are conducted online.
Photo of Desireé (Dee) McDonald, Psychotherapist, MRes, GMBPsS
Desireé (Dee) McDonald
Psychotherapist, MRes, GMBPsS
Call for a free consultation now - 01825 701469
"
All sessions are conducted online.
Photo of Desireé (Dee) McDonald, Psychotherapist, MRes, GMBPsS
Desireé (Dee) McDonald
Psychotherapist, MRes, GMBPsS
Call for a free consultation now - 01825 701469