- Addictions support
- CBT and ACT
- Blended family issues
About Dea
Dea Richardson is a counsellor registered as NCPS with eight years of practice in the United Kingdom. She works with adults facing a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, bipolar disorder, grief and relationship or family issues. She also lists help for blended family issues, attachment and adoption-related concerns, and challenges around body image and self-esteem.
Her approach is practical and person-focused. Sessions centre on what a person wants to change and which steps will help. She draws on conversation and skill-building rather than technical jargon. The goal is clearer thinking, steadier mood and better day-to-day coping.
Dea uses several recognised therapeutic methods to guide sessions. She combines ideas from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to look at patterns of thought and behaviour. She also works from a client-centred stance to keep the conversation grounded in the person’s experience. These methods are used to address trauma, addictions, relationship strain and life changes.
She is experienced in trauma-related work, including recovery from abusive relationships. That background informs how she plans pacing and safety in sessions. Dea welcomes international clients and runs her practice in English.
Practical details: cost varies by location and sessions operate through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. To get started, users select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Approaches used in online sessions
Dea commonly draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in online sessions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that matter to them, which can be useful for anxiety, low mood and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and provides practical techniques to reduce anxiety, manage mood and change unhelpful habits.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Dea will discuss options with each person and decide together which methods match the problem, goals and personal preferences. That collaboration shapes session focus and pacing rather than a fixed programme.
The practical benefits of online sessions include easier fitting of appointments into a busy week and avoiding travel time. Confirm the specific session formats available before booking, as the profile does not list them. Online work can allow shorter check-ins on a lunch break or longer sessions when a deeper conversation is needed, and it makes it possible to see a UK-based counsellor from another country when scheduling aligns.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does she work with?
She works with adults on issues such as anxiety, depression, addictions, bipolar disorder, grief, relationship and family problems, and blended family issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and person-focused, using conversation and skill-building with clear steps to address thoughts, feelings and behaviours.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional practice in the United Kingdom.
What are her credentials and location?
She is listed with the NCPS and practices from the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her in a language other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept people outside the UK?
She accepts international clients; confirm session options and timing when you book.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.