Brigitte Stephenson, BACP

Brigitte Stephenson is a licensed Integrative Counsellor and Clinical Supervisor practising in the United Kingdom. She brings five years of experience supporting both adults and young people through challenges such as trauma and abuse, grief and loss, parenting difficulties, stress and anxiety, relationship and family concerns, addiction, eating issues, anger, depression, and compassion fatigue. Brigitte also works with a wide range of related issues including adoption and foster care, attachment concerns, blended family dynamics, body image, caregiver stress, codependency, dissociation, feelings of emptiness, fatherhood issues, forgiveness, guilt and shame, hospice and end-of-life matters, and immigration-related difficulties.

Working in an integrative way, Brigitte combines techniques from several therapeutic models to suit each person's needs, exploring past experiences while helping clients develop new coping skills and ways of moving forward. She frames therapy as a collaborative process in which the therapist and client work together to identify goals and priorities in a non-judgmental environment. Brigitte recognises that asking for help takes courage and aims to empower people at every step of their journey.

Brigitte holds BACP credentials - the BACP is the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a UK professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists - which reflects her commitment to professional standards and ongoing development. She offers support to clients locally and internationally through a range of online session types, tailoring her approach to the individual circumstances and goals of each person seeking help.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Support

Brigitte draws from several evidence-informed approaches to tailor online therapy to each person's needs. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns - it helps people understand attachment styles, improve emotional connection in relationships, and work through issues linked to separation, adoption, or foster care. Client-Centered Therapy places the client at the centre of the process, emphasising empathy, unconditional positive regard, and collaboration to help individuals explore their feelings and find their own solutions; it can be especially helpful for self-esteem, grief, and navigating life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviours, offering practical strategies to manage anxiety, depression, stress, and unhelpful coping patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Brigitte works collaboratively with clients to identify which methods fit their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, and adapts the plan as progress unfolds. This collaborative stance helps ensure therapy feels relevant and workable.

Online therapy with Brigitte is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, or clients in different locations. These options allow consistent access to support, make it easier to maintain continuity of care, and let clients choose the format that feels most comfortable for them.