BACP
Bridget Donkin, BACP
Therapist in the UK
Bridget is a BACP therapist in the UK.
- 10+ years of experience
- Focus areas include Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues
- Approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
● Accepting new clients
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About Bridget
Bridget Donkin offers calm, practical support for people facing anxiety, depression, grief and relationship challenges. She explains things plainly and helps clients work out what matters most to them. Bridget's style suits those who want a straightforward, compassionate counsellor to talk things through and find manageable steps forward.
Bridget draws on ten years of experience and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She uses approaches that keep the person at the centre of the work and focus on feelings, meaning and everyday coping. Sessions are shaped around what each person brings rather than a rigid menu of techniques.
In the room she encourages honest conversation about stress, trauma, intimacy concerns, addictions and changes that leave people feeling stuck. She also helps with issues like self-esteem, sleep and eating worries, caregiver strain and the emotional effects of illness. Bridget pays attention to how past experiences influence current relationships and choices.
Her way of working includes listening deeply, naming emotions, and exploring personal stories to find new perspectives. Mindfulness practices are used where they suit the client, often to reduce overwhelming feelings and build calmer responses. She values practical steps that can be tried between sessions.
Bridget accepts clients internationally and runs sessions in English. New clients begin by describing their situation and goals, so sessions can be tailored from the first meeting.
Bridget draws on ten years of experience and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She uses approaches that keep the person at the centre of the work and focus on feelings, meaning and everyday coping. Sessions are shaped around what each person brings rather than a rigid menu of techniques.
In the room she encourages honest conversation about stress, trauma, intimacy concerns, addictions and changes that leave people feeling stuck. She also helps with issues like self-esteem, sleep and eating worries, caregiver strain and the emotional effects of illness. Bridget pays attention to how past experiences influence current relationships and choices.
Her way of working includes listening deeply, naming emotions, and exploring personal stories to find new perspectives. Mindfulness practices are used where they suit the client, often to reduce overwhelming feelings and build calmer responses. She values practical steps that can be tried between sessions.
Bridget accepts clients internationally and runs sessions in English. New clients begin by describing their situation and goals, so sessions can be tailored from the first meeting.
Areas of expertise
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
BACP
Languages
English
Focus areas
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Intimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Approaches
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AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger Syndrome
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Avoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Approaches for online counselling and emotional work
Client-Centred Therapy places the client's perspective at the heart of sessions, with the counsellor offering non-judgemental listening and support to help people clarify their needs and choices. This approach is useful for issues like low self-esteem, relationship stress and life transitions.Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on identifying and processing key emotions that shape how people relate to others and themselves. It is often used when emotional patterns or attachment worries keep causing conflict or distress.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Bridget will discuss different methods and agree on a plan that fits a person's goals, preferences and the problems they bring. That collaborative choice can change as needs evolve.
Online formats make regular contact easier. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when tone and facial cues matter. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be shorter check-ins. Live chat and text messaging offer a way to process thoughts between sessions or for people who prefer writing. These options support flexible scheduling and make therapy workable around daily life.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Bridget help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions and trauma among many other concerns.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her style is person-centred and emotionally focused, aiming to listen closely and help clients make sense of feelings and relationships.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Bridget has ten years of practice supporting people through a wide range of emotional and life challenges.
Where is she based and what credentials does she hold?
She operates from the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.
Which languages are offered and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
Bridget provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.