About Ryan Donovan and Donovan Academy

Hi, my name is Ryan. Six years ago, I started where you may be now. Therapy and working with professionals changed my life. I was struggling with addiction, trauma, anxiety, self-worth, rejection, self-harm, and abandonment issues. Having come from a family that suffers with addiction and mental health problems, childhood and adult hood was not so great. I attempted suicide multiple times, was in and out of mental health institutions and even prison. Getting help was the best thing I ever done. It changed my life and put me on the right path. I am now a Qualified Substance Misuse Advisor and recovery counsellor. I also hold a QNUK Level 3 Mental Health Award Trainers’ Certificate, QNUK Level 3 Award in Education and Training, Ofqual regulated and an ICF (International Coaching Federation) Life Coach.

I provide mental health training and awareness and teach people how to identify, approach and help people who may be struggling from possible mental health issues. I am currently undergoing numerous CPD Qualifications such as Anger / Aggression Management, Emotional Intelligence, Transactional Analysis, DBT, NLP, EFT, Neuropsychology and Dealing with Narcissism. I am passionate about helping people who are struggling and may be facing the challenges that I did. If you feel weighed down by how you are feeling come and talk to me. Together we can work on strategies that allow you to address the cause of your difficulties. We can navigate those feelings, thoughts and behaviour patterns and offer a path forward. My work focus is on targeting ineffective behaviour, habits, and negative beliefs.