- Grief and bereavement
- Relationship strain
- Caregiver stress
About Bridget
Bridget Donkin is a counsellor who helps people facing grief, end-of-life concerns and other life changes. She works with individuals experiencing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, depression and addiction. She aims to create a calm and understanding space where people can talk through painful or confusing feelings.
Bridget trained as a counsellor and holds BACP accreditation, which is listed as her credential. She has around ten years' experience in the field and has supported people affected by loss, caregiving strain, chronic illness and ageing-related worries. Her work also covers trauma, eating and sleeping problems, ADHD and compassion fatigue.
Her approach is grounded in client-centred practice, where the person’s perspective leads the conversation. She also draws on emotionally-focused, existential, mindfulness and narrative ideas to help people make sense of difficult moments. Sessions focus on listening, reflecting and finding practical ways to cope day to day.
In a typical session Bridget helps clients name emotions, look at unhelpful patterns and try small new ways of responding. She pays attention to relationships and attachment when relevant, and supports people working through bereavement and end-of-life issues. People can expect an open, non-judgemental tone and straightforward steps to manage symptoms and choices.
Bridget works from the United Kingdom and offers support in English. She welcomes conversations about what someone needs and how to organise ongoing work together.
Bridget trained as a counsellor and holds BACP accreditation, which is listed as her credential. She has around ten years' experience in the field and has supported people affected by loss, caregiving strain, chronic illness and ageing-related worries. Her work also covers trauma, eating and sleeping problems, ADHD and compassion fatigue.
Her approach is grounded in client-centred practice, where the person’s perspective leads the conversation. She also draws on emotionally-focused, existential, mindfulness and narrative ideas to help people make sense of difficult moments. Sessions focus on listening, reflecting and finding practical ways to cope day to day.
In a typical session Bridget helps clients name emotions, look at unhelpful patterns and try small new ways of responding. She pays attention to relationships and attachment when relevant, and supports people working through bereavement and end-of-life issues. People can expect an open, non-judgemental tone and straightforward steps to manage symptoms and choices.
Bridget works from the United Kingdom and offers support in English. She welcomes conversations about what someone needs and how to organise ongoing work together.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyEmotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
BACP · United Kingdom
Languages
English
How her approaches translate to online counselling
Client-centred therapy focuses on the person's own experience and priorities, giving them space to lead the conversation and explore feelings at their own pace. This approach is useful for grief, relationship strain and decisions around care.Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) looks at emotions in relationships and how attachment patterns shape responses. It helps people understand painful cycles and try different ways of connecting or coping when facing loss or change.
Existential therapy encourages reflection on meaning, values and choices during major life transitions. It can help those wrestling with mortality, long-term illness or a shift in life roles to find personal direction.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will listen to goals and preferences, and together with the client decide which ideas to use and how sessions should be paced. This is a collaborative process and can change over time as needs evolve.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around caregiving, medical appointments or work commitments. It can also reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed, helping people to maintain steady support alongside daily responsibilities.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Bridget help with?
She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, grief, depression and addictions, alongside relationship and parenting difficulties.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centred and collaborative, using emotionally-focused, existential, mindfulness and narrative ideas to support practical coping and emotional understanding.
What is her professional background?
She has around ten years' experience working as a counsellor and has supported people through bereavement, caregiving strain and long-term health concerns.
What credentials and region are listed?
Her listed credential is BACP and she practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are offered and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What formats are used for sessions?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current options with the service before booking.
How are costs structured?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with this counsellor?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the counsellor's availability.