- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Psychodynamic psychoanalytic work
- Addictions and grief
About Deborah
Deborah Ndagire is a BACP-registered therapist practising in the United Kingdom with nine years of professional experience. She works with people facing addictions, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. Her practice often addresses related issues such as attachment and abandonment, codependency, and family of origin concerns.
Deborah describes a psychodynamic psychoanalytic approach that helps bring unconscious patterns into awareness. She uses this work to help people untangle repeated reactions, understand deep feelings, and note how past relationships shape present choices. She combines that focus with practical strategies from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy when helpful for changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviours.
Sessions are conversational and reflective. Deborah aims to help clients notice recurring patterns, name difficult emotions, and try new ways of responding. She often explores how early relationships affect current attachment, communication, and control issues.
People who are struggling with loss, long-term emptiness, eating or substance concerns, or after separation may find the mix of insight and practical steps useful. Deborah also works with those affected by cancer, dissociation, or coping with disasters. Language of work is English and she accepts international clients.
Practical arrangements use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session via the platform's online options.
How Deborah uses CBT and psychodynamic work online
Deborah uses psychodynamic psychoanalytic work to help people notice repeated patterns and hidden feelings that affect current life. This approach focuses on understanding how early relationships and past experiences shape present reactions, which can be useful for long-standing issues like attachment, emptiness, or recurring relationship problems.She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which looks at the link between thoughts, feelings and behaviours. CBT gives concrete techniques to test unhelpful thoughts and to try small behavioural changes, which can help with depression, anxiety linked to addiction, or coping with grief.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Deborah will discuss goals and preferences and decide together which methods to use. That collaborative process helps shape sessions so they tackle immediate problems while also addressing deeper patterns.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into study or work routines, shorten check-ins when schedules are tight, and reduce travel time. Registered or accredited professionals commonly use this flexibility to help clients balance therapy with everyday commitments.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. Additional focus areas include attachment problems, body image, codependency, and family of origin issues.
How does she approach therapy?
Deborah combines psychodynamic psychoanalytic work with elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. That means she explores unconscious patterns while also using practical strategies to change thoughts and behaviours.
How much experience does she have?
She has nine years of professional work experience supporting people with a range of concerns including addiction, trauma, and grief.
Is she registered 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 see a therapist if I'm outside the UK?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted. Check local regulations where you live if professional registration affects access.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time; costs vary with location. Exact fees depend on the chosen subscription level and your location.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.
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