About Bear
Bear Donna is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom. He holds the NCPS credential and brings three years of professional experience to his work. He commonly supports people concerned about LGBT issues, trauma, eating problems and low mood.
He aims to make sessions a calm place to speak openly. He encourages clients to name their worries and set practical goals. He explains things plainly and works at a pace that feels manageable for each person.
Background and approach
Bear uses an integrative approach that draws on several methods, with a particular interest in Transactional Analysis. That means he mixes tools from different therapies and pays close attention to how people relate to themselves and others. He helps people notice patterns and try new ways of responding.
In sessions he often focuses on coping skills, emotional understanding and clearer communication. He also supports work on identity, body image and the aftermath of abuse. Where useful he will look at habits around eating, sleep and stress and suggest achievable changes.
Bear invites clients to be active in the process. He works collaboratively to set goals and reviews progress regularly. To start, prospective clients complete a short questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to availability.
What Bear works with
Everything Bear lists, in their own terms. LGBT is the reason Bear is listed here; the rest shows what else Bear works with.
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Eating disorders
- Depression
- ADHD
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Traumatic brain injury
- Trichotillomania
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Therapeutic approaches and online support
Bear commonly uses Transactional Analysis and an integrative approach. Transactional Analysis looks at the patterns in how people relate to themselves and others, and it can help with identity, communication and long-standing relationship patterns. The integrative approach means he draws on several evidence-based techniques to match each person’s needs, allowing sessions to include practical tools for coping, emotion work and behavioural change.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. He will work with the client to identify goals, try different techniques and adapt the plan as progress is made. The aim is to choose methods that fit the person’s preferences and day-to-day life rather than sticking to a single model.
Please confirm available session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, study or family life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when that suits a busy day. It can also allow phone-based meetings when someone prefers not to use video, or video when visual connection helps the work. Ask about current scheduling and format choices during the matching process.
Questions people ask about Bear
What concerns does this counsellor commonly help with?
He supports people with a wide range of concerns, including LGBT matters, trauma and abuse, eating difficulties, depression, anxiety, ADHD and stress-related problems.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
The approach is plainspoken and practical. He mixes different methods and focuses on coping skills, understanding emotions and improving communication.
What is his professional background?
He has three years of professional experience working with people on diverse issues and uses an integrative model with a strong focus on Transactional Analysis.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds the NCPS credential and works from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography.
How does cost and payment work?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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