Rose McDonald
Therapeutic Counsellor and CBT Practitioner offering warm, integrative support for adults navigating anxiety, life transitions, and emotional challenges.
Welcome — I’m Rose. Taking the first step towards therapy can feel daunting, but you don’t have to do it alone. I offer a warm, down-to-earth space where you can pause, breathe, and begin to make sense of whatever you’re going through.
My aim is to create a therapeutic relationship where you feel safe, supported, and understood, allowing you to explore difficulties with compassion and care.
How I work
I work integratively, with a foundation in person-centred counselling, where you are recognised as the expert in your own life. I walk alongside you with curiosity, warmth, and respect, shaping sessions around your needs and what feels most helpful for you.
Alongside this, I draw on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for more focused, short-term work where appropriate, particularly when working with specific difficulties such as anxiety, stress, or low mood.
Areas I support
Anxiety, stress, depression, and low mood
Menopause and perimenopause transition
Bereavement, grief, and loss (including miscarriage)
Recovery from abuse
Work-related stress and burnout
Relationship breakdown and interpersonal difficulties
Confidence, self-esteem, and performance anxiety
Carer support
Who I work with
Adults of all ages (from late teens through to post-retirement)
Professional background & experience
Before training as a counsellor, I spent over thirty-five years working in the hospitality sector, where I witnessed the impact of workplace stress, anxiety, and pressure first-hand. This experience continues to inform my work, particularly when supporting people navigating work-related challenges and life transitions.
I have a particular passion for supporting women through the menopause transition, helping clients navigate anxiety, low mood, changes in identity, and sleep difficulties during this stage of life.
Therapies offered
Person-centred counselling
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Integrative counselling
Professional registration & training
Accredited Member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS)
Hons Degree in Therapeutic Counselling and Psychotherapy
Fully qualified and insured counsellor
Ongoing specialist training in anxiety, stress, grief and loss, shame and guilt, and menopause counselling support
Practical information
Sessions: In-person and online
Location: Cambridge Therapy Rooms, 11B Kings Parade, Cambridge, CB2 1SJ
Fees: Self-funding clients £75 per session (concessions available)
Contact & booking
You are welcome to get in touch directly to enquire about counselling.
I aim to offer a supportive and compassionate space where you can explore what you’re experiencing, feel understood, and begin to move forward with greater confidence and ease.
If you feel my approach may be a good fit, you are very welcome to get in touch directly or via Cambridge Therapy Collective.
