Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships
I am an accredited psychotherapeutic counsellor based in the UK, with four years in practice. I have helped clients with stress, anxiety, abuse and trauma, coping with grief, loss and life events, improving motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I aim to build an open and emotionally safe environment where thoughts, feelings and experiences can be shared without fear of being judged. Counselling is about change, and change often feels like risk, and difficult even when we are hoping for improvement. I will support you throughout that process, and always working with you and at your pace.
My counselling training is integrative, so I use a variety of approaches, which means that we can work together in a way that suits you. Commonly as part of the counselling process, we’ll explore the impact of past experiences, sometimes suggestions for activities between sessions, such as journalling, practicing grounding techniques, reflecting on something specific. Most importantly, you will be able to tell me about your experiences in your own way.
My other work experience mainly includes working with UK based charities as a caseworker and manager supporting victims of crime and witnesses attending Crown and Magistrates courts. I am an affiliate counsellor with a Charity providing trauma based therapy to anyone affected by crime, and I’ve worked with this Charity for four years both as a counsellor and in the office.
I will respond to messages as quickly as possible, and I aim to do so on the same day, but certainly within 48 hours (Mon-Fri). At weekends, I will check for incoming messages, and usually will respond on Monday. Thank you for your patience, as I may be in sessions with clients or contacting them.
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Bridget Blackford-Read is an accredited psychotherapeutic counsellor based in the United Kingdom with 3 years of practice. She supports people experiencing stress, anxiety, abuse and trauma, coping with grief, loss and life events, and those seeking to improve motivation, self-esteem and confidence.
She aims to offer an open, emotionally safe environment where thoughts, feelings and experiences can be shared without fear of judgement. Bridget recognises that counselling is about change – and that change can feel risky or difficult even when improvement is hoped for – so she works alongside clients at a pace that feels comfortable for them.
Her training is integrative, meaning she draws on a variety of therapeutic approaches to tailor the work to each person. Common elements of the process include exploring the impact of past experiences and sometimes suggesting between-session activities such as journalling, practising grounding techniques or reflecting on a specific issue, while always allowing clients to tell their experiences in their own way.
Bridget’s wider professional background includes roles with UK-based charities, working as a caseworker and manager supporting victims of crime and witnesses attending Crown and Magistrates courts. She is an affiliate counsellor with a charity that provides trauma-based therapy to people affected by crime, and she has worked with that organisation both as a counsellor and in the office.
She aims to respond to messages as quickly as possible, usually on the same day and certainly within 48 hours (Monday to Friday). At weekends she checks for incoming messages and will typically reply on Monday. She asks for patience when she is in sessions or contacting clients.
Many people wonder whether online therapy can genuinely help. For a range of common concerns – including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges and navigating life changes – online therapy has been shown to be as effective as traditional in-person sessions.
One of the main advantages is flexibility. Clients can connect in the way that feels most comfortable – by video call, phone session, live chat or in-app messaging – which often makes it easier to fit therapy into everyday life.
Therapists offering online work are licensed professionals, and clients have the option to switch therapists anytime if they prefer a different fit.
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