Bridget Beresford

Presently, I have limited availability but please do enquire if you are interested in working with me.

I will respond within 24 hours and will endeavour to offer support where I can.

I am a counsellor and psychotherapist working with clients via an online platform. I also offer face to face work, walking outside in nature. I work, compassionately, supportively, empathetically, and professionally.

I firmly believe that above all else, a quality alliance is the foundation for all therapeutic work. I warmly welcome you and will hold a safe, non-judgemental space for you to be curious, and to explore those areas which are important to you.

You are not alone, you are not to blame for what happened to you, you have survived and found yourself here, ...maybe now is the right time to carve out that space and to sit with someone who can listen and support...

I particularly enjoy supporting young people. It is important that young people feel confident in their identity and are able to express themselves congruently. I often support them to rebuild their confidence, self-esteem, and sense of self. 

​There are many complex areas which young people may find challenging. These include anxiety, trauma, depression, ADHD, autism, overwhelming emotions such as anger, disordered eating, relational issues, lack of motivation and/or procrastination, sexuality and self-identity issues, LGBTQIA+ challenges, emotional regulation, self-harm, conflict with family or in friendships, bullying, school issues, self-esteem, body image, abuse and loss.

​I have a compassionate, measured, and understanding approach to working with young people of all genders, creating a safe space for them to explore their thoughts and feelings. 

I am also interested in the mother/daughter relationship and supporting women, of all ages, as they navigate the challenges of life.

I am specialised in trauma work, supporting survivors of childhood sexual abuse, sexual violence and rape using trauma models, cross cutting and inclusive of gender related issues.

I am a member of The British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy. I abide by their ethical frameworks and hold all relevant professional insurance cover. Additionally, I am Cigna insurance affiliated.

I trained and practise as a person-centred, integrative counsellor utilising various modalities to support individual clients' needs. I am also a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional which means I work in a trauma informed way. I have also just completed trainings in Internal Family Systems Therapy.

I have a First Class Master’s Degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy. I am committed to continued professional development, ensuring knowledge and flexibility in the most up-to-date research and interventions. Some of the most recent courses I have completed are working with complex trauma, working with displaced people, mediation for resolution, childhood sexual abuse; the body keeps the score and Gabor Mate’s Compassionate Inquiry in Action.

Recently, I have been working in the support of individuals with a variety of issues, including PTSD, as well as other coping strategies, which have developed into self-harming behaviours, such as the misuse of drugs and alcohol, as well as disordered eating. 

Past traumas and everyday stresses can feel overwhelming. Anxiety, depression, flashbacks, hyper-vigilance and disassociation or numbing can all be instinctive responses to difficult experiences we have lived through. These are physiological responses indicating that we may need to explore what is underlying them so we can gain understanding. Through understanding and a deepened self-awareness, there can be choice to explore the ability for change.

​If you can find the courage to share your experiences with me, these can all be helped with professional counselling alongside some empathetic, well-researched psychological education on strategies for grounding and stabilisation.

Please contact me for a complimentary 30-minute online session for you to discuss your requirements. If following this time, you decide that you would like to work with me, mutually convenient appointment times will be agreed upon.

Sessions are 55 minutes in duration and usually occur weekly although I can be flexible to suit your requirements.