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Bear Donna

Bear Donna, NCPS

Therapist in United Kingdom

Supportive counsellor for life changes

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  • Integrative practice
  • Focus on relationships
  • Works with trauma

About Bear

Bear Donna is a counsellor working in the United Kingdom with an NCPS credential. He offers a calm, non-judgemental way of talking through difficult issues. He aims to make early steps towards change feel manageable and supported for people who are worried or overwhelmed.

Bearing three years of practice, he focuses on areas such as LGBT concerns, trauma and abuse, eating difficulties, depression, ADHD, anxiety and stress. He also helps with relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, sleep problems, parenting strain, addiction and career concerns. Additional areas of attention include attachment and abandonment issues, neurodiversity, body image and kink or alternative sex culture among others.

His approach draws on an integrative background and Transactional Analysis, which means he uses a range of therapeutic ideas and pays close attention to patterns in thoughts, feelings and behaviour. Sessions tend to be collaborative, with the counsellor helping people spot repeating routines and try different ways of relating to themselves and others.

People can expect straightforward conversation, practical tools and ongoing review of what is or is not helping. He aims to make sessions feel like a place to practise small changes and build new habits over time.

To begin, visitors are asked to select the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to the counsellor's availability. The service uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

Therapeutic approaches and how online counselling can help

Transactional Analysis is a practical way of looking at repeated patterns in relationships and self-talk. It helps people notice unhelpful scripts and try out different responses, which can be useful for relationship and intimacy concerns as well as self-esteem work.

Integrative practice means the counsellor draws on several evidence-based ideas to suit each person's needs. That might include emotion-focused strategies, behavioural adjustments, and techniques aimed at managing anxiety or improving sleep, chosen to fit what a person wants to change.

Finding the best approach is a joint process. The counsellor will work with the client to identify goals, test what helps, and change methods when needed. This keeps sessions practical and tailored rather than fixed to one method.

For practical online work, confirm the currently offered session options before booking. Many people find remote sessions help fit therapy around work, childcare or study. Online meetings can make it easier to keep appointments, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when life is busy. Phone or lower-bandwidth options can suit days when video feels difficult, while longer video sessions may support deeper conversational work.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

LGBTTrauma and abuseEating disordersDepressionADHD

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

See below

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?

He supports people facing a wide range of concerns including LGBT matters, trauma and abuse, eating problems, depression, ADHD, anxiety, stress, relationship and intimacy issues, grief and sleep difficulties.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

He uses an integrative way of working with a strong influence from Transactional Analysis, focusing on patterns in thinking and behaviour and practical steps people can try between sessions.

What is his professional background?

He has three years of professional experience and has worked with clients across several presenting issues including neurodiversity and LGBTQIA+ related concerns.

Where is he based and what credential does he hold?

He practises in the United Kingdom and lists NCPS as his credential.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Are international clients accepted?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions paid for and priced?

Sessions are provided via a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time; costs vary with location and therapist availability.

What do I do to begin working together?

Use the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the counsellor's availability.

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