Bridget Donkin , BACP

Bridget Donkin is a United Kingdom-based therapist with 10 years of professional experience and BACP accreditation. She works from a client-centered foundation, combining emotionally-focused, existential, mindfulness, and narrative approaches to tailor support to each person's needs. Her practice concentrates on a wide range of concerns including stress and anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, grief and bereavement, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, career questions, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and coping with life changes.

Bridget also attends to specific areas such as abandonment, adoption and foster care matters, aging and geriatric issues, attachment and communication difficulties, autism and Asperger syndrome, codependency, body image and caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, and blended family challenges. She aims to create a therapeutic space where people can explore meaning, emotion, and practical coping strategies, adapting methods to suit different personalities and situations. Bridget holds BACP recognition - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which indicates professional membership and adherence to the standards of that organization.

Therapeutic Approaches That Work Well Online

Bridget draws on client-centered therapy to place the person's experience at the heart of the work, offering a non-directive stance that helps people explore feelings, values, and personal goals in a supportive way. This approach is often helpful for anxiety, self-esteem, relationship concerns, and coping with life changes.

She also uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) techniques to help people and couples identify and reorganize emotional responses within relationships, which can reduce distress and improve connection. Mindfulness therapy is integrated to teach present-moment awareness and stress-management skills that support anxiety, grief, and ongoing emotional regulation.

Choosing the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. Bridget works with each person to identify which methods suit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds. Online sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make it possible to access consistent therapeutic support without geographic constraints. These options offer flexibility in scheduling and format, allowing therapy to fit around work, family, and other commitments while maintaining regular contact with licensed professionals and therapists.