- Client-centred approach
- Mindfulness techniques
- Trauma-informed work
About Deborah
Deborah Espie is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom with eight years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, depression and related issues. Deborah also supports people affected by addiction, parenting strain, self-esteem and identity concerns including LGBT matters and neurodivergence such as autism and Asperger syndrome.
She uses a straightforward, client-centred approach. Sessions focus on what matters most to the individual and on practical steps that can reduce distress. Deborah combines listening with tried methods such as mindfulness and solution-focused techniques to help people notice small changes that make a difference.
Deborah draws on trauma-focused work when past events continue to affect daily life. That can include grounding exercises, pacing the work, and reflective tools such as imagery or metaphor to express things that are hard to put into words. She aims to help people develop coping skills and clearer ways of communicating with others.
Her background includes senior clinical and academic roles, which inform a pragmatic style and an understanding of how people adapt over time. She supports people in building routines and self-care practices that fit normal life demands rather than adding extra tasks.
To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the platform. Deborah works with adults and young people and offers sessions by telephone and online according to the booking arrangements you agree through the service.
How Deborah uses therapeutic approaches online
Client-Centred Therapy places the client’s perspective at the centre of sessions. The counsellor listens and reflects, helping the person make sense of their feelings and decide what to try next. This suits concerns like low mood, relationship doubts and self-esteem issues.Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple breathing and attention exercises to reduce rumination and calm the nervous system. It can help with anxiety, stress and coping during difficult moments by encouraging short, practical practices to use day to day.
Solution-Focused Therapy emphasises manageable steps and measurable goals. Sessions often focus on what is already working and on small, repeatable changes that build confidence and reduce avoidance in social or work situations.
Choosing the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. Deborah will explore your needs, goals and preferences in early sessions and agree how to use these methods together. The aim is to find approaches that fit your life and feel doable rather than imposing one fixed model.
Practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy week and having flexibility about location and timing. If you need confirmation of which session formats are currently offered, please check the platform booking details before you schedule. Registered or accredited professionals working through the service can provide advice on how to make sessions work within everyday routines.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she typically help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief and depression, plus related areas such as addiction, self-esteem and parenting strain.
How would she work with social anxiety or phobias?
Work is practical and step-based, combining client-centred discussion with mindfulness and solution-focused techniques to reduce avoidance and increase manageable exposure to social situations.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses a client-centred style that listens first and then applies approaches such as mindfulness, solution-focused work and trauma-focused methods as needed.
What experience and background does she bring?
She has eight years of practice and has held senior clinical and academic roles that inform a pragmatic and evidence-aware approach.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are used?
Sessions are arranged through the platform and Deborah offers both online and telephone appointments according to the booking arrangements you agree when scheduling.
How do I start and what does it cost?
To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session; costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.