Deborah Steel, BACP
Deborah Steel is a counsellor with 12 years' experience who helps people facing depression, anxiety and stress.
About Deborah
Deborah Steel is a counsellor with 12 years' experience who helps people facing depression, anxiety and stress. She meets clients with a calm, non-judgemental attitude and encourages honest conversation. Her approach is practical and warm, aimed at helping people take small steps that feel manageable.
She trained to a BA (Hons) level in counselling and is a member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy, BACP. Deborah draws on familiar therapies rather than jargon, helping clients notice patterns in thinking and feeling.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on what is happening now and what changes would help daily life. Deborah commonly uses client-centred work to make people feel heard. She also uses cognitive behavioural ideas to challenge unhelpful thoughts and mindfulness methods to reduce stress in the moment.
When relationships or strong emotions are central, she brings in emotionally-focused ways of working to improve connection and understanding. She supports people dealing with grief, trauma, sleep problems, parenting strain, career stress and relationship concerns. She also helps with issues such as chronic illness, attachment difficulties, and identity questions linked to LGBT experiences.
Conversations are tailored to each person's situation and goals. Sessions can be done online by video, phone, live chat or text messaging. Deborah asks people to think about small, realistic steps between meetings so progress feels steady.
She invites questions and works at a pace that feels right for each person.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 92722 | January 2027 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Deborah works with
Everything Deborah lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Blended family issues
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Hospice and end-of-life counselling
- Immigration issues
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Traumatic brain injury
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Deborah lists
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
She also uses cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and try out new ways of responding. CBT works well for low mood, anxiety and sleep difficulties because it gives clear steps to change how thoughts affect feelings and behaviour.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Deborah will discuss different methods and adapt them to the person's goals, needs and preferences. The plan is collaborative and can change as progress is made.
Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when meeting in person is difficult. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be easier if someone prefers not to use video. Live chat or text-based messaging can be used for shorter check-ins, reflection between sessions or for people who express themselves better in writing. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and health demands while still keeping focus on steady progress.
Frequently asked
What kinds of concerns does Deborah address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression and trauma, plus related issues such as grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, sleep problems and career stress.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is warm and practical, combining client-centred listening with cognitive behavioural techniques and mindfulness to help people change thoughts and manage emotions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 12 years of professional experience working with people across a wide range of emotional and life challenges.
What qualifications and location are listed?
She holds a BA (Hons) in counselling and is a member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy, BACP. She practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are offered and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What formats are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
Update or remove this listing
Ask us to correct details or take the page down.
Contact usMore counsellors who work with Stress & Anxiety
All of them
Christine Fleming
NCPS
3 years in practice NCPS
Calm, practical support for difficult times
- Stress & Anxiety
- Grief
- Self Esteem
Sana Khwaja
BACP
5 years in practice BACP
Compassionate counsellor for low mood and life changes
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Trauma and Abuse
Philip Smyth
BACP
4 years in practice BACP
Warm, practical counselling for life challenges
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship
- Grief