- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and grief
- Attachment based
About Deborah
Deborah Faulkner is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has ten years of professional experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression and major life changes. Many young adults find her approach useful for early-career worries, relationship concerns and questions about identity.
Deborah works in a straightforward, conversational way. She listens to what matters most and helps people put small, practical steps in place. Sessions focus on talking through thoughts and feelings, spotting unhelpful patterns, and trying out new ways of coping that fit everyday life.
Her practice draws on attachment-based ideas, client-centred listening and cognitive behavioural techniques. That mix means she pays attention to relationships from the past, the immediate thoughts that keep problems going, and the practical skills that reduce distress. Mindfulness and psychodynamic ideas also inform her work when they are useful for a person's concerns.
Deborah has supported people with a wide range of issues beyond anxiety and depression. These include sleep problems, parenting stress, career uncertainty, low self-esteem, and neurodiversity-related concerns such as autism and ADHD. She also works with people coping with chronic illness, bereavement, adoption and attachment difficulties.
Sessions are conversational and goal-focused, with an eye on what someone needs right now. People are invited to set the pace and try different approaches. To start, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
How Deborah applies therapy online with different approaches
Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships shape current patterns. It can help people who struggle with closeness, abandonment fears or repeated relationship difficulties by making those patterns clearer and easier to change.Client-centred therapy focuses on listening carefully and following what the client wants to explore. It is useful for people who need a steady, non-judgemental space to sort out feelings and decide next steps.
Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviour cycles and then tests practical alternatives. It is often used for anxiety, low mood, sleep problems and stress management.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Deborah will talk with the client about their needs, goals and preferences and together they will agree what to try first. That collaborative decision-making helps plan sessions that feel useful and realistic.
Please confirm which session formats are offered before booking, as they are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around study, work or caring responsibilities, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals can also adapt exercises for video or phone sessions, depending on what works best for the client.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression and life changes, plus areas like sleep, parenting, career and self-esteem.
How would she approach my issue?
Her style combines client-centred listening with attachment-based ideas and cognitive behavioural techniques to address thoughts, patterns and practical coping skills.
How much experience does she have?
She has ten years of professional experience working with people across a range of concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
International clients are accepted. Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.
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