- Integrative approach
- Transactional Analysis
- NCPS credential
About Bear
Bear Donna is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with the NCPS credential and three years of professional experience. He focuses on supporting people through difficult emotional issues, and aims to create an open, non-judgemental space for honest conversation. He encourages small steps and practical change so people can move towards a more fulfilling life.
He offers help for a wide range of concerns including LGBT matters, trauma and abuse, eating difficulties, depression, anxiety, ADHD and stress. He also supports people dealing with relationship concerns, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleep problems and compassion fatigue. Coping with natural or human-caused disaster is listed among his focus areas.
Bearing a background in integrative practice, he combines ideas from several approaches to tailor sessions to each person. He has studied Transactional Analysis deeply and uses those concepts alongside other therapeutic tools. Sessions tend to centre on clear conversation, practical steps and developing self-understanding.
Sessions are collaborative and paced to each person. He listens for patterns that keep people stuck and offers simple, concrete strategies to try between meetings. He also helps clients notice strengths they can build on.
People meet him for short-term focused work or longer exploration depending on need. To start, he asks clients to describe their concerns so they can agree a way forward together that fits life and goals.
How his approaches translate to online counselling
Transactional Analysis is one of his main influences; it looks at how people interact and the roles they adopt, so clients can spot unhelpful patterns and try different ways of relating. This can be useful for relationship issues, communication problems and self‑esteem work.He also works from an integrative perspective, drawing on several evidence-based techniques to suit the client. That means he may use practical exercises, reflective conversation and problem-solving tools to target anxiety, depression, eating concerns and trauma-related difficulties.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. He will work collaboratively to identify which methods fit best with a person's goals, life situation and preferences, and adjust the plan as work progresses.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking as the biography does not list specific formats. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people try talking without being in the same room, which some find helps them focus on their concerns rather than logistics.
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Experience
3+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this counsellor address?
He helps with a wide range of concerns such as trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, eating difficulties, ADHD and stress, plus relationship and intimacy-related issues.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He keeps sessions straightforward and conversational, focusing on understanding patterns and trying practical steps between meetings.
What is his professional background?
He has three years of professional experience and combines several models in his work, with a particular emphasis on Transactional Analysis.
Where is he based and what credentials does he hold?
He practises in the United Kingdom and holds the NCPS credential as listed in his profile.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time and works with people located in the United Kingdom.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are delivered through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What should I do to begin therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.