Bridget Donkin, BACP
BACP-registered therapist for life transitions
- Anxiety and stress
- Relationships and families
- Grief and loss
About Bridget Donkin
Bridget Donkin is a BACP-registered therapist based in the United Kingdom with 10 years of clinical experience. She practices from a person-centred perspective, combining attentive listening with practical tools to help people navigate stress, anxiety, relationships, grief, depression, addictions and a wide range of life challenges. Bridget explains her BACP credential as membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists, which reflects her commitment to established professional standards.
She has supported people across the lifespan, working with children, young people, couples, adults and older clients, and offers therapy for issues such as trauma and abuse, intimacy-related concerns, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting challenges, ADHD and career-related stress. Bridget draws on approaches that focus on emotional connection, mindful awareness and the individual's lived meaning to tailor sessions to each person's needs.
Her practice aims to create a respectful, nonjudgemental space where themes like abandonment, attachment, identity and communication problems can be explored. Bridget works collaboratively with clients to identify priorities and to develop coping strategies that fit their life circumstances and personal values.
She has supported people across the lifespan, working with children, young people, couples, adults and older clients, and offers therapy for issues such as trauma and abuse, intimacy-related concerns, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting challenges, ADHD and career-related stress. Bridget draws on approaches that focus on emotional connection, mindful awareness and the individual's lived meaning to tailor sessions to each person's needs.
Her practice aims to create a respectful, nonjudgemental space where themes like abandonment, attachment, identity and communication problems can be explored. Bridget works collaboratively with clients to identify priorities and to develop coping strategies that fit their life circumstances and personal values.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
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 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 experience working as a therapist.
Is Bridget Donkin a registered therapist?
Yes. She holds the BACP credential. BACP is the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists.
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 cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just 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 uses client-centred therapy to place the client's experience at the heart of the work - this approach emphasizes empathetic listening and supports people in finding their own solutions, which is helpful for issues like self-esteem, life transitions and relationship concerns. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) is used to explore and restructure emotional responses in relationships; it helps couples and individuals understand patterns of interaction and build stronger emotional bonds. Mindfulness therapy offers practical attention and breathing-based techniques to reduce reactivity and support coping with anxiety, stress and intrusive thoughts.
Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Bridget works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods best match their needs, goals and preferences. She adapts techniques over time so the work stays relevant and effective for the client.
Online therapy with Bridget is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for people with busy schedules, mobility limits or those who live internationally. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to access support from familiar surroundings while working with registered professionals and therapists.