Brigitte Stephenson, BACP

Brigitte Stephenson uses an integrative approach that draws on attachment-based ideas, client-centred work and cognitive behavioural techniques. She aims to create a calm, non-judgemental space where people can talk about what feels hard. Brigitte introduces herself simply and directly so a new visitor can quickly know what to expect.

With five years of practice, Brigitte has supported people facing stress, anxiety, depression and grief. She also helps those affected by trauma and abuse and people working through parenting pressures. Her work covers a wide range of concerns, including self-esteem, addictions, eating and anger issues, and relationship or family difficulties.

She pays close attention to attachment and early relationships, which can shape how people relate and cope now. Sessions often involve talking through recent difficulties, looking at patterns, and trying small changes to feel better. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused ideas are used when people want to set clear goals and make practical shifts.

Brigitte is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and works with people in the United Kingdom. She is comfortable working with international clients and offers sessions in English. Her experience includes additional areas such as adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, immigration issues, and end-of-life concerns.

Her style is collaborative and straightforward. She aims to help people make sense of their feelings, find manageable coping strategies and move towards clearer choices. Getting started is a simple matter of completing a short matching questionnaire and arranging sessions that fit the person's schedule.

How attachment work and CBT translate to online sessions

Brigitte uses attachment-based ideas and cognitive behavioural approaches in an accessible way. Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships shape emotion and trust, helping people notice patterns in relationships and feel steadier over time. Cognitive behavioural therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small practical changes to reduce anxiety, low mood or unhelpful behaviours.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Brigitte treats therapy as a collaboration and will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most useful. Together they decide whether to emphasise exploring relationships, changing thinking patterns, or setting step-by-step goals using motivational interviewing techniques.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to fit different routines. Video is useful for deeper conversations and reading non-verbal cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is low or a shorter check-in is needed. Text options support ongoing reflection between meetings or quick, flexible contact during busy days. These formats make therapy easier to fit around work, family and travel while keeping the focus on practical change and emotional understanding.