Bridget McConnell

Bridget is a warm, compassionate and highly experienced counsellor and psychotherapist who offers a safe and supportive space for adults and adolescents to explore life’s challenges. She understands that not all experiences can be put into words, which is why she often works with the body and creativity to help clients heal. Her gentle approach brings together Gestalt, transpersonal and attachment-based theories, with elements of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) when helpful.

How Bridget Works

At the heart of her practice is deep listening and creating a space where you feel truly understood. She offers both traditional talking therapy and creative, body-based approaches, including:

• Sand tray therapy & creative arts therapies
• Body mapping & picture cards
• Breathwork & Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)
• Focusing-oriented therapy & trauma-informed interventions

These approaches allow clients to connect with their unconscious mind, release old patterns and build new tools for emotional resilience.

Who Bridget Helps

Bridget works with adults and adolescents who are looking for:

• Trauma recovery and support after difficult life events
• Personal growth and self-discovery
• Help with feeling “stuck” or overwhelmed
• A safe space to explore thoughts, emotions and relationships

Whether you are new to counselling or have had therapy before, Bridget tailors her work to your needs. She always welcomes questions about her approach and believes in working collaboratively, so therapy feels supportive and right for you.

Experience & Background

Bridget brings over 10 years of counselling and psychotherapy experience and more than 30 years in therapeutic fields, including bodywork. Her career includes:

• Working within the NHS and boarding schools
• Supervising school counsellors
• Lecturing in counselling at diploma and degree level
• Publishing articles on creative and somatic therapy
• Designing bespoke CPD training on adolescent mental health, trauma-informed therapy and embodied approaches

Her depth of experience means she can adapt her work to each individual, always bringing a balance of professional expertise and genuine compassion.

Education:

Cert. CBT, Cert. Counselling Young People, Dip. Supervision, Dip. Energy Psychotherapy, Cert. Focusing Oriented Psychotherapy, Cert. Cyber Therapy (YP specialism), Cert. Working Creatively with Trauma, Dip. Sandplay Therapy (pending).

Fees:

From £80 (50m session)

Please do get in touch with Bridget directly if you would like to find out more.