Deborah Espie, BACP

Deborah Espie is a warm, down-to-earth counsellor who helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, depression and midlife change. She introduces a steady, compassionate presence and aims to make conversations feel manageable. Deborah works with adults and young people and supports neurodivergent clients as part of her practice.

She draws on eight years of experience in clinical and academic roles to help people cope with life transitions and relationship difficulties. Deborah uses a client-centred, integrative style, tailoring sessions to each person's needs rather than relying on a single method. She explains ideas plainly and uses creative tools like imagery and metaphor when these feel helpful.

Mindfulness and solution-focused techniques are blended into her work to help with stress management and practical problem solving. Trauma-focused approaches are used sensitively when people bring painful past experiences into sessions. Deborah emphasises small, practical steps that fit into everyday life and build resilience over time.

Sessions are offered in English and she practises in the United Kingdom. Deborah works within the framework of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She is open to discussing how therapy can fit around someone’s routine and priorities.

To begin, people select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability. Deborah prefers to agree session times via the platform before adding them to her calendar.

How Deborah uses approaches online and what to expect

Deborah commonly draws on client-centred and mindfulness approaches when working online. Client-centred therapy focuses on listening, understanding and following the person's lead to help them feel heard and make sense of their situation. Mindfulness work introduces simple attention and breathing practices to reduce stress and support clearer thinking.

She also uses solution-focused techniques to identify small, achievable steps towards clearer goals. This approach helps when people want practical changes or ways to manage day-to-day pressures. Trauma-focused work is used carefully if past events are part of the conversation, with attention to pacing and safety.

Finding the best approach is part of the online process. The therapist works collaboratively with each person to decide which methods match their needs and preferences. Sessions can combine elements from different approaches and evolve as work progresses.

The practical benefits of online therapy include fitting conversations around work, family and other commitments, reducing travel time and making it easier to maintain regular sessions. Because session formats are not listed in the biography, confirm current options before booking so you know how you will meet. Deborah will discuss and agree a suitable way of working when you arrange the first session.