- Integrative approach
- Transactional Analysis
- Practical tools
About Bear
Bear Donna is a counsellor registered as NCPS in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience. He works with people facing issues such as trauma, depression, eating problems, ADHD, anxiety, stress and anger. He also supports people dealing with relationship concerns, grief, intimacy and work-related strain.
He describes an integrative approach combined with Transactional Analysis, which means he draws on several models and uses TA concepts more deeply. Sessions focus on practical tools and clearer ways of structuring thoughts and interactions. Conversations aim to help clients notice unhelpful patterns and try different ways of responding.
His practice includes work with LGBT concerns, neurodiversity and chronic health challenges alongside areas like addiction, sleep problems and parenting stress. He also lists additional focus areas such as attachment issues, body image and control or commitment issues. That range is used to match the techniques to the problem presented.
In sessions he encourages direct discussion of what is happening now and what someone would like to change. He uses straightforward exercises and explanations rather than jargon. The emphasis is on small, practical steps that can reduce repeated arguments, simmering resentment or bursts of temper.
To begin, a person would select the online therapy options and complete a short questionnaire before booking a first session. Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Transactional Analysis is one of his main approaches. It helps people understand patterns in how they communicate and react, and it can make repeated conflicts easier to spot and change. TA relies on clear examples from day-to-day life and short exercises to try different responses.He also describes an integrative style, which means he draws on several evidence-based techniques to suit the problem at hand. That might include skills for managing stress or anxiety, problem-solving for work and relationship issues, or targeted tasks to address sleep and eating concerns.
Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. The counsellor will work with the client to identify goals, try a method for a few sessions, and adjust what is used based on what helps. Clients and the counsellor decide together which exercises and explanations fit best.
The original biography did not specify session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow quicker check-ins, and reduce travel time. Different approaches can suit shorter check-ins or longer therapeutic work depending on the issue and the client's schedule.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which kinds of problems does he address?
He works with anger, trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, stress, eating issues and a range of related concerns such as relationship strain and grief.
What is his basic approach in sessions?
He uses an integrative approach with a deeper focus on Transactional Analysis, offering practical tools and exercises to change recurring patterns.
How much experience does this counsellor have?
He has three years of professional experience working with people on problems including neurodiversity and LGBT matters.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered as NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are offered and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography did not list specific session formats. Please confirm the current session options before booking.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.