Deborah Espie, BACP

Deborah Espie welcomes people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, and challenges like ADHD, bereavement or major life changes. She is named Deborah Espie and brings eight years of practice to her work. She offers straightforward, compassionate support so people can talk through what matters to them and find practical ways to cope.

Deborah uses an approach that revolves around the person in front of her. She listens first, then adapts methods to fit each person’s needs. Sessions may include focused problem-solving, mindfulness exercises, or work that helps process difficult memories. Meetings are paced to what feels manageable for the individual.

Her background includes roles in clinical and academic settings that informed her view of how people change and grow. Deborah is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, which she holds as a professional credential. She works online and by phone, and she has experience offering therapy remotely.

Deborah often uses creative tools such as imagery, metaphor and reflective tasks when they help someone to express things that are hard to put into words. She also supports people in building everyday skills for resilience, self-care and healthier routines. The focus is on practical steps that fit the person’s life.

People who are interested start by completing a short matching questionnaire and then arranging sessions at agreed times. Fees vary with location and therapist availability and are managed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How Deborah’s approaches work online

Deborah uses client-centred work and mindfulness in online therapy. Client-Centred Therapy means the conversation is shaped around the person’s concerns. The therapist listens without judgement and follows the person’s pace, helping them find their own solutions and understanding. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing exercises to reduce stress and ground someone during difficult moments; it can help with anxiety, low mood and coping with change.

Finding the right approach is treated as a joint process. Deborah will discuss different ways of working and agree what feels most useful. This helps people set clear goals and try methods that suit their needs and preferences rather than following a fixed plan.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video calls are good for face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or someone prefers no camera, live chat and messaging suit brief check-ins or people who express themselves better in writing. These options help fit therapy around work, parenting and daily life while keeping the focus on progress and practical steps.