- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Video phone chat
About Deborah
Deborah Pell is a BACP counsellor with six years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. She lists stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, eating concerns, self-esteem, depression, relationship and family issues, grief, intimacy-related matters, anger, coping with life changes, and coaching among her areas of focus. Deborah also notes additional interests such as attachment and abandonment concerns, body image, chronic illness and caregiving stress, and related issues.
She works with adults and adolescents by video, phone and live chat. Sessions aim to be straightforward and practical. Deborah encourages clear goals and gradual steps rather than abstract theories.
Her background includes work with people facing eating difficulties, low motivation, and confidence rebuilding. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapts conversations to everyday problems. Clients are invited to talk about what is happening now and what feels most urgent.
Deborah describes her practice as respectful and non-judgemental. She listens for patterns in relationships and thought that get in the way of daily life. Together with each person she explores manageable changes and coping strategies.
Day-to-day sessions often involve planning small tasks, practising calmer ways to respond, and checking progress between meetings. She supports people adjusting to loss, health changes, or major life transitions. For someone anxious about social situations or dealing with phobia-related worry, Deborah can help identify practical steps to reduce avoidance and increase confidence.
Practical therapeutic approaches for online sessions
Deborah uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people with anxiety and related concerns. One approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing them with small experiments in daily life; this helps with worry and avoidance by making change feel manageable. Another approach involves structured problem-solving and activity planning to lift mood and increase motivation; this is useful for depression, low energy, or when life changes feel overwhelming.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Deborah will discuss different methods and decide with each person what fits their goals, preferences and the issues they bring. That planning is collaborative and can shift as progress is made.
She offers sessions by video, phone and live chat according to her practice notes. Online working can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Confirm the exact session formats and scheduling options before booking so they match your routine.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She lists stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, eating issues, self-esteem, depression, relationships, family matters, grief, intimacy, anger, coping with life changes and coaching.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses evidence-based techniques and keeps sessions practical, focusing on clear goals and small steps rather than abstract discussion.
How much experience does she have?
She has six years of professional experience as a counsellor.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a BACP counsellor and works from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can she work with clients outside the UK?
She accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
She works with adults and adolescents by video, phone and live chat.
How do I start a first session?
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.