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Brigitte Stephenson, BACP

Credentials: BACP
Experience: 5 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse GriefParenting issuesSelf esteem

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Brigitte Stephenson offers a collaborative, person-focused counselling style rooted in attachment work, client-centred listening and cognitive approaches. She aims to create a calm space where people can talk about stress, anxiety, trauma, grief and the pressures of parenting. Brigitte uses plain language and steady support to help people find practical ways forward.

With five years of practice, she brings steady experience to common concerns such as low self-esteem, depression, anger and addictions.

Background and approach

She also supports people dealing with relationship strain, family problems, body image and the specific challenges that come with adoption, foster care and blended families. Her approach mixes talking therapies so sessions can look different depending on need. Some weeks focus on understanding patterns from the past, other weeks focus on short-term goals and concrete coping strategies.

Motivational interviewing is used when people want support to make changes and stay motivated. Brigitte holds BACP accreditation, which reflects recognised professional standards in the UK. Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

People can choose video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit their routines. Fees vary with location and a subscription model is used that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

How attachment work and CBT translate to online therapy

Brigitte commonly uses attachment-based approaches and cognitive behavioural techniques to help people understand feelings and change unhelpful patterns. Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships influence current reactions and helps people build more reliable ways of relating. Cognitive behavioural therapy focuses on identifying upsetting thoughts and testing small behavioural changes to reduce symptoms such as anxiety or low mood.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist works collaboratively to decide what fits best with a person's goals and preferences. That means trying different techniques in session and checking in often to adapt the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for this style of work. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when deeper emotional work or therapist observation is useful. Phone sessions can be a simpler option when bandwidth is limited or for a shorter check-in. Live chat and text-based messaging support people who prefer writing, need brief reflections between sessions, or want flexibility around busy days. These options make it easier to fit therapy into everyday life while using the approaches described above to make steady progress.

What issues does Brigitte help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting challenges, self-esteem and addictions among other concerns.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style blends attachment-based work, client-centred listening and cognitive approaches to match each person's needs.

How much experience does she have?

She has five years of professional experience supporting people with a wide range of emotional and life challenges.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds BACP accreditation and practices from the United Kingdom.

Which languages and international options are available?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.

What session formats are offered?

People can meet by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging according to preference.

How are fees and billing handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions operate via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

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Experience: 5 years
Registered with: BACP
Languages: English

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Brigitte Stephenson, BACP

Background and approach

How attachment work and CBT translate to online therapy

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Others working with stress, anxiety