Deborah Gornall, BACP

Deborah offers two complementary ways of working that fit well with remote sessions. Person-centred or client-centred counselling focuses on listening, empathy and helping people find their own solutions. It helps when someone needs space to talk and to feel understood before making changes.

Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and teaches practical skills. It can be useful for depression, anxiety, obsessive thoughts and habits by trying new ways of thinking and small behavioural experiments.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process. Deborah will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and then suggest what to try first. Plans are reviewed together and adjusted as progress is made so the work feels collaborative.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let people see visual cues and work through exercises together. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is low or for a shorter check-in. Live chat and text messaging suit quick reflections, written thought work, or people who prefer not to use video. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel commitments.