About Optimal Counselling
Human. Honest. Here to Help.
I offer online counselling and coaching for people facing life’s harder moments, with empathy, experience and no judgement. You don’t need to be in crisis to get support. And you don’t have to figure it all out on your own.
Why I Do This Work
At Optimal Counselling, I believe everyone deserves the chance to live with clarity, confidence and connection, no matter where they are in the world or what they’re facing.
This isn’t about fixing you. It’s about helping you understand what’s happening, find the right tools and build a life that feels more like your own.
Book a Free CallThe focus is practical, goal-oriented and grounded in empathy. This is support for the tough stuff, from anxiety, grief and burnout, to self-doubt and big decisions, all handled with care and clarity.
I believe therapy should feel human, not clinical. It should move at your pace and give you something real to hold onto. It’s not just about feeling better, it’s about living better.
About Me
My name is Dónall Donnelly. I’m a qualified psychotherapist, career coach and former lawyer, with over ten years of experience supporting individuals and couples around the world.
I’ve lived abroad, studied at Trinity College Dublin and worked across law, education and mental health. That mix of experience means I can meet you wherever you’re at – whether you need a structured approach, a space to talk things through or both.
I’m trained in integrative psychotherapy, which means I draw from a range of evidence-based approaches including CBT, solution-focused therapy and person-centred work. I shape every session around your goals, your way of thinking and what feels most useful for you.
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How I Work
All sessions are held online, so you can talk from anywhere, your home, a hotel room or your car on a lunch break.
We’ll start with a free 15-minute consultation to make sure the fit is right. Whether we work together for a few sessions or a longer stretch, the space is yours.