- Stress and anxiety
- Relationships
- Grief and loss
About Deborah
Deborah Ritchie is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with four years of experience. She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationships, grief, self-esteem, depression and addictions. She also works with young adults on issues like motivation, confidence and navigating early adult life.
Deborah uses an integrative style and adapts how she works to the person in front of her. Sessions often focus on practical steps and clearer thinking. She draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside client-centred listening.
Her background includes counselling in a college setting for people aged 16 and over. In that role she covered family relationships, sex and gender identity, self-harm and trauma. She has experience supporting neurodiverse clients and those coping with grief and life changes.
In sessions she aims to help people identify what is causing distress and find workable ways to manage it. Conversations can include looking at thoughts, practising mindfulness strategies and developing clearer personal values. She sees both shorter-term and longer-term work depending on what the person needs.
If you are an 18 to 30 year old dealing with leaving home, study, first jobs, relationships or feeling behind, she can help you talk things through and plan next steps. To begin, follow the site process to select online therapy options and complete the short matching questionnaire.
Therapeutic approaches and how online work can help
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small, values-based actions. It often supports work on anxiety, motivation and feeling stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on practical changes to thoughts and behaviours and can be useful for anxiety, low mood and sleep problems. Client-Centred Therapy emphasises being listened to and having the conversation shaped by the person’s own concerns, which can be helpful when dealing with grief or relationship strain.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Deborah will discuss different methods and together decide which fits your needs, goals and preferences. That means checking in early and adjusting the way sessions run as you learn what helps.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into study, work and busy days, and it can allow for shorter check-ins or sessions that do not require being on camera. Ask about the available formats when you complete the matching questionnaire so you can choose what suits your routine.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, low self-esteem, depression, addictions and related issues listed on the profile.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is integrative, combining client-centred listening with approaches like ACT, CBT and mindfulness to find practical ways forward.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of professional counselling experience, including work in a college setting with people aged 16 and over.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the BACP and practices in the United Kingdom.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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