- Trauma-informed care
- Mindfulness-led work
- Client-centred approach
About Deborah
Deborah Espie is a counsellor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, relationship difficulties and a wide range of life changes. She works with adults and young people on issues like low mood, addiction, eating concerns, ADHD and challenges around intimacy and self-esteem. Deborah also supports those facing career strain, compassion fatigue and the effects of chronic illness or caring responsibilities.
Her style is calm and down-to-earth. Sessions aim to help people feel heard and understood. Deborah adapts the pace to each person and uses creative tools such as imagery and metaphor when helpful.
Deborah draws on client-centred practice, mindfulness and solution-focused ideas to guide the work. She also uses trauma-focused approaches for people who have experienced abuse or distressing events. These methods are used flexibly to fit what the individual needs right now.
She holds a BACP credential, and brings eight years of clinical experience plus senior clinical and academic roles to her practice. That background informs her understanding of how people cope and change over time.
Deborah offers online and telephone sessions and aims to create a supportive space whether meeting by voice or on screen. If a person wants to begin, the next step is to use the platform’s Start Therapy flow to match and schedule a session.
Her style is calm and down-to-earth. Sessions aim to help people feel heard and understood. Deborah adapts the pace to each person and uses creative tools such as imagery and metaphor when helpful.
Deborah draws on client-centred practice, mindfulness and solution-focused ideas to guide the work. She also uses trauma-focused approaches for people who have experienced abuse or distressing events. These methods are used flexibly to fit what the individual needs right now.
She holds a BACP credential, and brings eight years of clinical experience plus senior clinical and academic roles to her practice. That background informs her understanding of how people cope and change over time.
Deborah offers online and telephone sessions and aims to create a supportive space whether meeting by voice or on screen. If a person wants to begin, the next step is to use the platform’s Start Therapy flow to match and schedule a session.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyMindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
8+ years
Credentials
BACP · United Kingdom
Languages
English
How Deborah uses counselling approaches online
Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the person. It helps people feel understood and work at their own pace, which can suit issues like low mood, relationship worries and self-esteem concerns.Mindfulness therapy teaches ways to notice thoughts and feelings without judgement. It can reduce stress and support emotional balance for anxiety, grief and ongoing life strain.
Solution-focused therapy looks for practical steps and strengths to move things forward quickly. It can help when someone wants short-term change around problems such as career decisions, communication difficulties or coping strategies.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. Deborah works collaboratively to identify which methods best match a person's needs, goals and preferences, and adjusts the work as progress is made.
The biography records that Deborah offers online and telephone sessions, so please confirm the exact session options when booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins where needed. Telephone sessions can be useful when bandwidth is limited or when people prefer voice-only conversations. Ask about formats during the matching and scheduling step so sessions suit everyday life and commitments.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems can I bring to sessions?
Deborah works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions and many other concerns listed on her profile.
How would Deborah describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is calm, down-to-earth and client-centred. She adapts pace and methods to fit each person and uses creative exercises when helpful.
What experience does she have?
She has eight years of clinical experience and has held senior clinical and academic roles, which inform her approach to supporting coping and growth.
Where is Deborah based and what credential does she hold?
She practises in the United Kingdom and holds BACP as her listed credential.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions charged and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with Deborah?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability through the platform.