Bridget Donkin, BACP

Bridget Donkin is a counsellor who focuses on everyday thoughts and habits that shape how people cope. She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, relationship strain and changes in life. She also helps people facing issues like low self-esteem, sleep or eating problems, addiction concerns and challenges linked to ADHD.

Bridget uses a person-centred way of working that keeps the client's experience at the centre of sessions. She draws on emotionally focused ideas to look at patterns in relationships and on existential thinking to help people find meaning when life feels confusing. Mindfulness and narrative approaches are also part of her practice to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and to re-author difficult stories.

Clients can expect a calm, listening style that aims to make sense of everyday habits and emotional responses. Conversations focus on practical steps and clearer understanding rather than jargon. Bridget aims to help people recognise small changes they can make to feel steadier day to day.

She holds BACP accreditation, which is recorded here as BACP. Bridget has around ten years of experience working in counselling and related settings. Her background includes supporting people through bereavement, separation, identity questions and caregiving stress among other concerns.

Sessions are tailored to the person's goals and pace. If someone wants to address intrusive thoughts, relationship patterns, or coping after loss, Bridget works to co-create an approach that fits their life and needs.

How Bridget’s approaches translate to online work

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person's perspective. It helps when someone needs a space to talk through worries, build self-trust and try small changes to daily habits.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy looks at the emotional patterns that shape close relationships. It helps people notice how feelings drive behaviour and supports clearer communication and calmer interactions.

Existential Therapy helps when life feels uncertain or values are in question. It encourages people to consider meaning, responsibility and choice when coping with big changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss which of these ways of working fits the person's needs, goals and preferences and will adjust the focus as progress is made.

Practical online benefits include easier scheduling and fitting sessions around work or family life. Online therapy can also make shorter check-ins more convenient and reduce travel time. Please confirm current session formats before booking so you know which options are available for your needs.