- Integrative approach
- Transactional Analysis focus
- Sleep and rest support
About Bear
Bear Donna is a counsellor working in the United Kingdom who brings three years of professional experience to each meeting. He uses a person-centred stance, offering a calm space where people can speak about difficult feelings without fear of judgement. He emphasises honest conversation and practical steps when someone is ready to change their life.
He has supported people with a wide range of concerns including LGBT matters, trauma and abuse, eating difficulties, depression, ADHD, anxiety, stress and issues around sleep and rest. He also helps with relationship and intimacy questions, grief, addiction and career worries. These concerns often overlap, and he aims to address them in ways that fit each person’s life.
Bear trained in Integrative therapy and Transactional Analysis, and he holds the NCPS credential. That background means he draws on several approaches and focuses deeply on TA ideas when useful. He explains options plainly and matches techniques to what the person wants to work on.
Sessions are framed around clear goals and doable steps. He uses conversational methods, reflective listening and specific tools tailored to each difficulty. People can expect practical suggestions alongside space to talk through feelings.
If someone wants help with sleep and rest, he will look at routines, thoughts around sleep, and small changes that can be put into practice. The aim is to make manageable adjustments that fit into day-to-day life.
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Bear draws on Integrative therapy and Transactional Analysis as core frameworks. Integrative therapy means he blends techniques from different models to match what each person needs; this can include practical exercises, conversational work and planning small changes to daily routines. Transactional Analysis looks at patterns in how people relate to themselves and others, helping identify repeated ways of thinking and interacting that might be getting in the way.These approaches can help with sleep and rest by looking at daily habits, worries that disturb sleep, and the ways people talk to themselves about rest. The therapist will work collaboratively to choose methods that fit the person's goals, whether that means structured strategies or gentler reflective work. Figuring out the right approach is part of the early sessions and will be adjusted over time.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking, as current session formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also be useful for people who prefer to meet from a familiar location or who need a session that fits around work or caregiving commitments.
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Experience
3+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of difficulties does Bear help with?
He supports people with issues such as LGBT matters, trauma and abuse, eating difficulties, depression, ADHD, anxiety, stress, sleep concerns and more.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He works in a conversational, non-judgemental way and uses practical steps alongside reflective listening to help people reach their goals.
What is his background and experience?
He has three years of professional practice and experience working across a variety of mental health and wellbeing concerns.
What credentials does he hold and where is he based?
He holds the NCPS credential and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He is not accepting international clients at this time and works with people in the United Kingdom.
How are fees and payments managed?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.