Deborah Pell, BACP

Deborah uses evidence-based approaches that focus on practical change and understanding patterns. One commonly used method looks at how past relationships shape current behaviour and feelings; this helps people with attachment issues, abandonment worries and relationship patterns to spot triggers and try new ways of relating. Another frequent focus teaches coping skills and behavioural changes to reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety, such as building routines, improving sleep and practising simple stress-management techniques.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Deborah will talk with each person about what they want to achieve and try methods that suit their goals and preferences. Together they review progress and adjust the plan so the work feels useful and relevant.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls are useful for full conversations with visual cues, phone sessions suit quieter or low-bandwidth moments, and live chat or text messaging can be a shorter check-in or a way to reflect between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving or travel, while keeping regular contact with a counsellor who can guide recovery and change.