Bridget Donkin, BACP
BACP-registered therapist supporting life transitions
- 10 years experience
- Works with international clients
- Offers online sessions
About Bridget Donkin
Bridget Donkin is a BACP-registered therapist based in the United Kingdom with 10 years of professional experience. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), which reflects adherence to a recognised professional framework for counselling practice. Bridget has worked successfully across the lifespan, supporting children, young people, young adults, couples, working-age adults and older clients through a wide range of life challenges.
Her practice draws on client-centered principles alongside a range of evidence-informed approaches, including Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), existential perspectives, mindfulness techniques, narrative work, solution-focused strategies and trauma-focused interventions. This flexible mix allows her to adapt to each person's needs, focusing on emotional experience, meaning, practical coping and recovery from distressing events.
Bridget specialises in areas such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family difficulties, grief, addictions, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting concerns, anger and self-esteem challenges. She also works with bipolar conditions, ADHD, compassion fatigue and the transitions that come with significant life changes. Additional focus areas include abandonment, adoption and foster care matters, attachment and communication problems, body image issues, caregiving stress, chronic illness, codependency and blended family dynamics.
Her approach is warm and collaborative, aiming to create a space where clients can explore feelings, understand patterns and develop practical ways forward. Bridget has experience addressing sensitive themes such as separation, bereavement, intrusive thoughts, identity and rejection, and she can work with clients internationally in English.
Her practice draws on client-centered principles alongside a range of evidence-informed approaches, including Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), existential perspectives, mindfulness techniques, narrative work, solution-focused strategies and trauma-focused interventions. This flexible mix allows her to adapt to each person's needs, focusing on emotional experience, meaning, practical coping and recovery from distressing events.
Bridget specialises in areas such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family difficulties, grief, addictions, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting concerns, anger and self-esteem challenges. She also works with bipolar conditions, ADHD, compassion fatigue and the transitions that come with significant life changes. Additional focus areas include abandonment, adoption and foster care matters, attachment and communication problems, body image issues, caregiving stress, chronic illness, codependency and blended family dynamics.
Her approach is warm and collaborative, aiming to create a space where clients can explore feelings, understand patterns and develop practical ways forward. Bridget has experience addressing sensitive themes such as separation, bereavement, intrusive thoughts, identity and rejection, and she can work with clients internationally in English.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
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 Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Bridget Donkin have?
Bridget Donkin has 10 years of clinical experience.
Is Bridget Donkin a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential BACP, indicating membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
In which languages does Bridget Donkin provide therapy?
Bridget provides therapy in English.
Where is Bridget Donkin located?
Bridget is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Bridget Donkin as my therapist?
You can work with Bridget through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Bridget Donkin work with international clients?
Yes, Bridget works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Bridget Donkin cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Could remote therapy suit your needs?
Many people ask whether therapy delivered online can help with everyday and more complex concerns. For common issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties or navigating life changes, online therapy has been shown to be comparable to traditional in-person sessions for many clients.One major benefit is convenience - people can connect with therapists in the way that fits their life, whether through video calls, phone sessions, live chat or in-app messaging. This flexibility can make it easier to maintain consistency and integrate therapeutic work into a busy schedule.
Therapists offering online care are licensed professionals, and if a different therapeutic fit is needed it is possible to change therapists. For many clients, remote sessions provide an accessible, effective route to exploring concerns and developing coping strategies with a trained professional.