Dea Richardson, NCPS

Dea Richardson is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with eight years of professional experience. She holds the NCPS credential, which is shown as NCPS in her profile. She focuses on helping people manage anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, addictive behaviours and the aftermath of trauma.

Her style is straightforward and collaborative. She treats each person as the expert on their own life and works alongside them to find practical ways forward. Sessions aim to build everyday coping skills and to reduce overwhelm so clients can face daily demands more confidently.

Dea uses several therapy approaches to suit different needs. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and take meaningful steps. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is used to spot unhelpful thoughts and change patterns. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy skills are taught for emotional regulation and distress tolerance.

She also addresses relationship and family concerns, body image and issues linked to adoption, abandonment and attachment. Other focus areas include grief, anger, communication problems, codependency and caregiver stress. Clients who are navigating divorce, blended family situations or recovery from abuse may find targeted support.

Dea offers appointments in a mix of formats to fit busy lives. She works with people on practical goals like improving communication, managing mood swings, coping with life changes and reducing reliance on substances. The aim is to leave each session with clear, workable steps to try between meetings.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people identify what matters to them and take small steps that match those values. It is useful for anxiety, depression and for people stuck in avoidance patterns. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, which can reduce symptoms of anxiety and low mood and improve daily functioning. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) teaches practical skills for regulating intense emotions, tolerating crisis moments and improving interpersonal effectiveness.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences and what has or hasn't worked before. Together they tailor the mix of methods so sessions feel relevant and achievable rather than theoretical.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls let conversations flow much like face-to-face work and are useful for guided exercises. Phone sessions can be easier when camera use is difficult or bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging support brief check-ins, coaching-style prompts and ongoing practical guidance between longer sessions. These options help fit therapy into busy days and varied routines.