About Bridget
Bridget Donkin is a counsellor who focuses on men's wellbeing alongside a broad range of concerns. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationships, grief and depression. She also supports those facing addiction, trauma, intimacy problems, sleep or eating difficulties, and struggles with self-esteem or career change.
Bridget holds BACP accreditation, which she uses to guide a person-centred way of working. She aims to create a calm space where people can talk through what matters most to them. Sessions are practical and down to earth, with attention to feelings and everyday life pressures.
Her background spans ten years in therapeutic work. During that time she has developed an approach that draws on emotionally-focused ideas, mindfulness, narrative work and existential thinking. Bridget uses these methods to help people understand patterns, manage strong feelings and make decisions that fit their values.
In a typical session she listens carefully, reflects what she hears and explores options with the person sitting with her. Mindfulness practices and narrative techniques are offered when useful to help manage stress and shift unhelpful stories about oneself.
People come to Bridget for short-term, practical support and for longer conversations about meaning and identity. She encourages clear goals and regular review so progress can be tracked and adjusted as needed.
How Bridget's approaches translate to online work
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person's experience. It helps people feel heard and supported while they reflect on choices and relationships. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) looks at how feelings and attachment patterns shape close relationships and helps people notice and change unhelpful interaction cycles. Mindfulness Therapy introduces simple practices for noticing thoughts and bodily sensations to reduce stress and manage anxiety.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Bridget will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and together they will choose which methods to try. This collaborative process means the approach can be adjusted as therapy progresses to fit what is helpful.
Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not listed in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, for example by removing travel time or allowing shorter check-ins during a work break. They also let people use lower bandwidth options if needed, and offer continuity for those who move or travel, while keeping the focus on practical coping, emotional understanding and goal setting.
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Experience
10+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Bridget commonly address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, grief, depression and addictions, among other concerns listed on her profile.
What style of therapy does she use?
Her work is person-centred with elements of emotionally-focused, existential, mindfulness and narrative approaches to suit different needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has around 10 years of therapeutic experience working with a wide range of issues.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
International clients are accepted, so people outside the UK can enquire about working together.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.