- Integrative approach
- Focus on trauma
- Supports LGBTQ
About Bear
Bear Donna is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience. He works with people who are coping with issues such as trauma, depression, eating concerns and LGBTQ matters. He aims to build a calm, non-judgemental space where clients can speak honestly about what they are feeling.
He supports people facing a wide range of life challenges. This includes stress, anxiety, ADHD, relationship and intimacy difficulties, grief and caring for someone with chronic illness. He also helps with concerns around body image, addictions, sleeping problems and career worries.
Bear uses an integrative approach and draws on Transactional Analysis as part of his work. That means he brings different tools together and focuses on ways to understand patterns in thoughts and behaviours. Sessions are practical and aimed at helping people notice unhelpful patterns and try new ways of responding.
People who choose him often want a straightforward, compassionate counsellor who will listen and offer clear steps to move forward. He encourages small changes that add up over time and supports clients to set realistic goals.
To begin he asks people to describe their current concerns and what they hope to change. From there he and the client agree on what to try and check progress as therapy continues.
He supports people facing a wide range of life challenges. This includes stress, anxiety, ADHD, relationship and intimacy difficulties, grief and caring for someone with chronic illness. He also helps with concerns around body image, addictions, sleeping problems and career worries.
Bear uses an integrative approach and draws on Transactional Analysis as part of his work. That means he brings different tools together and focuses on ways to understand patterns in thoughts and behaviours. Sessions are practical and aimed at helping people notice unhelpful patterns and try new ways of responding.
People who choose him often want a straightforward, compassionate counsellor who will listen and offer clear steps to move forward. He encourages small changes that add up over time and supports clients to set realistic goals.
To begin he asks people to describe their current concerns and what they hope to change. From there he and the client agree on what to try and check progress as therapy continues.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
NCPS · United Kingdom
Languages
English
Therapeutic approaches and online support
Bear uses an integrative method and draws on Transactional Analysis to help people notice patterns in how they think and act. Transactional Analysis looks at the way communication and internal 'voices' shape reactions, which can help with relationship issues, low self-esteem and recurring conflicts.He also uses a range of evidence-based techniques to address symptoms like anxiety, depression and trauma reactions. These approaches focus on practical strategies such as identifying unhelpful thoughts, developing coping skills and learning new ways to manage stress and emotions.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. He collaborates with each person to decide which tools suit their goals and situation, and checks in regularly to adjust the plan as needed.
If you are considering online therapy, please confirm the session formats available before booking as this profile does not list specific options. 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 allow people to join sessions from different locations when that helps them maintain continuity of care.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does this counsellor help with?
He helps people with a broad range of issues including trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, eating concerns, ADHD and stress, plus relationship and intimacy-related problems.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He takes an integrative approach and uses Transactional Analysis as part of his work, aiming for practical conversations and steps clients can try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has three years of professional experience working with people across neurodiversity, LGBTQIA+ issues, trauma, eating disorders and mood concerns.
What credentials does he hold and where is he based?
He lists NCPS as his credential and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time; specific cost details vary with location and therapist availability.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by clicking the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling a time according to his availability.