Bridget Blackford-Read, NCPS
Compassionate UK counsellor for stress and trauma
- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and grief
- Integrative therapy
About Bridget Blackford-Read
Bridget Blackford-Read is an accredited psychotherapeutic counsellor based in the United Kingdom with three years of practice. She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, changes in life circumstances, and challenges with motivation, self-esteem and confidence. Bridget aims to create an open, emotionally safe setting where thoughts, feelings and experiences can be shared without judgment and where change can be explored at a pace that feels manageable for each person.
Her training is integrative, which means she draws on a range of therapeutic techniques to suit individual needs. In therapy she commonly explores the impact of past experiences and may suggest activities between sessions, such as journalling, practicing grounding techniques or reflecting on specific moments, to help consolidate progress. Clients are invited to tell their stories in their own way while Bridget works alongside them to identify goals and practical steps toward change.
Outside the therapy room, Bridget has experience working with UK charities as a caseworker and manager supporting victims of crime and witnesses attending Crown and Magistrates courts. She is an affiliate counsellor with a charity that provides trauma-based therapy and has worked with that organisation both as a counsellor and in an office role for several years. Bridget holds the NCPS credential, a professional counselling qualification. She aims to respond to messages as quickly as possible, usually the same day and certainly within 48 hours Monday to Friday, and she checks messages at weekends and typically replies on Monday.
Her training is integrative, which means she draws on a range of therapeutic techniques to suit individual needs. In therapy she commonly explores the impact of past experiences and may suggest activities between sessions, such as journalling, practicing grounding techniques or reflecting on specific moments, to help consolidate progress. Clients are invited to tell their stories in their own way while Bridget works alongside them to identify goals and practical steps toward change.
Outside the therapy room, Bridget has experience working with UK charities as a caseworker and manager supporting victims of crime and witnesses attending Crown and Magistrates courts. She is an affiliate counsellor with a charity that provides trauma-based therapy and has worked with that organisation both as a counsellor and in an office role for several years. Bridget holds the NCPS credential, a professional counselling qualification. She aims to respond to messages as quickly as possible, usually the same day and certainly within 48 hours Monday to Friday, and she checks messages at weekends and typically replies on Monday.
Areas of Expertise
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposePanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Bridget Blackford-Read have?
Bridget Blackford-Read has three years of experience.
Is Bridget Blackford-Read a registered therapist?
Yes. She holds the NCPS credential, which is a professional counselling qualification.
In which languages does Bridget Blackford-Read provide therapy?
Bridget provides therapy in English.
Where is Bridget Blackford-Read located?
Bridget is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Bridget Blackford-Read as my therapist?
You can work with Bridget Blackford-Read through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Bridget Blackford-Read work with international clients?
Bridget Blackford-Read does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Bridget Blackford-Read 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 cancelled 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 with therapy 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.
Therapeutic approaches and online support
Bridget commonly draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how early relationship patterns influence current feelings and behaviour. This approach can be helpful for people who struggle with connection, attachment issues, abandonment concerns, or repeating relationship patterns.She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the client leads the pace and content of sessions. This method supports self-exploration, self-esteem and coping with life changes by valuing the client’s own experience and strengths.
Bridget uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical strategies for managing anxiety, stress and day-to-day difficulties. CBT offers concrete tools for noticing thoughts, testing beliefs and changing behaviours that maintain distress.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Bridget works collaboratively with clients to decide which methods best match their needs, goals and preferences, adapting the plan as therapy progresses.
Online therapy with Bridget is offered by registered professionals and can include video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. These options make scheduling more flexible and accessible, allowing people to get support from home or while balancing work, family and other commitments. Online sessions can be especially useful for maintaining continuity of care when in-person meetings are difficult.
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