- Thoughts and habits
- Integrative approach
- Non-judgemental listening
About Bear
Bear Donna is a counsellor working in the United Kingdom with NCPS credentialing and three years of experience. He encourages people to take the first steps toward change and offers steady support while they do so. He creates a calm space where thoughts and everyday habits can be talked through without judgement.
He uses an integrative approach and draws on Transactional Analysis, which means he mixes methods to match each person's needs. That practical mix helps him address a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, eating issues, ADHD and trauma. He also works with matters such as grief, addiction, stress, and intimacy-related difficulties.
Sessions focus on what is happening now, the thoughts that shape day-to-day habits, and small changes that can have a big impact. He aims to help people notice unhelpful patterns and build different ways of coping. Conversations tend to be direct but warm, with tools you can try between meetings.
Bear pays attention to how past relationships and attachment styles influence present feelings and choices. He also offers support around career stress, parenting strain, chronic pain and body image concerns. He can talk about kink and alternative sexual cultures without judgement.
People should expect practical steps alongside reflective discussion. He asks about your goals and works at a pace that suits you. To begin, follow the site's Start Therapy process and complete the brief matching questionnaire.
He uses an integrative approach and draws on Transactional Analysis, which means he mixes methods to match each person's needs. That practical mix helps him address a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, eating issues, ADHD and trauma. He also works with matters such as grief, addiction, stress, and intimacy-related difficulties.
Sessions focus on what is happening now, the thoughts that shape day-to-day habits, and small changes that can have a big impact. He aims to help people notice unhelpful patterns and build different ways of coping. Conversations tend to be direct but warm, with tools you can try between meetings.
Bear pays attention to how past relationships and attachment styles influence present feelings and choices. He also offers support around career stress, parenting strain, chronic pain and body image concerns. He can talk about kink and alternative sexual cultures without judgement.
People should expect practical steps alongside reflective discussion. He asks about your goals and works at a pace that suits you. To begin, follow the site's Start Therapy process and complete the brief matching questionnaire.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
NCPS · United Kingdom
Languages
English
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Bear combines Transactional Analysis with an integrative approach to tailor work to each person. Transactional Analysis looks at how interactions and internal 'scripts' shape feelings and choices, and can help with relationship patterns, self-esteem and communication problems. An integrative way of working means he draws on several evidence-based techniques to suit the issue at hand, so sessions can include practical exercises, thought-focused work and behavioural suggestions.Finding the right approach is part of therapy. Bear will discuss goals, symptoms and preferences with each person and decide together which methods are likely to help. That collaborative process means techniques can change as progress is made or new needs appear.
If you are considering online work, check the session formats available before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins where needed. It can also make some tasks simpler, such as sharing worksheets or trying short between-session exercises. Confirm the session options on the booking page so you know what will be offered.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Bear help people with?
He works with a wide range of concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, eating issues, ADHD, addiction, grief, relationship and intimacy-related difficulties, and stress.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He uses an integrative approach with Transactional Analysis as a core influence, combining practical tools and reflective conversation to address thoughts and everyday habits.
What is his background and experience?
He has three years of professional experience working in the UK and holds NCPS credentialing as listed.
Where is he based and what credentials does he hold?
He practises in the United Kingdom and the profile lists NCPS as his supplied credential.
Which languages are supported during sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients; sessions are offered to people within the stated region.
How are costs and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I do to begin working together?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.