Deborah Espie, BACP

Deborah Espie is a BACP counsellor who helps adults facing stress, anxiety, grief, relationship problems and challenges tied to health and caregiving. She supports people dealing with depression, trauma, addictions, burnout and issues around identity and intimacy. Her style aims to make clients feel heard and respected from the first session.

Deborah keeps the pace gentle and practical. She works in a client-centred way, shaping sessions around what each person needs. Mindfulness and solution-focused ideas often appear in her sessions to build coping skills and short-term progress.

Her background includes senior clinical and academic roles, giving her a broad view of how people adapt and recover. She brings eight years of experience to her counselling work and draws on several established approaches rather than a single method.

Deborah offers online and telephone therapy according to her own arrangements, and she aims to give the same supportive space regardless of how people meet her. She sometimes uses creativity in sessions, such as imagery, metaphor or reflective exercises, to help people express things that are hard to put into words.

Sessions also include practical tools for self-care and building resilience. People are invited to move at their own pace while working towards clearer goals. To start, clients use the platform process to arrange an initial match and schedule a session.

How Deborah uses her approaches in online therapy

Deborah commonly blends client-centred work with mindfulness and solution-focused techniques. Client-Centred Therapy means conversations focus on what matters to the person in front of her, with the counsellor following their lead and offering steady listening to help clarify feelings and choices. Mindfulness Therapy brings simple awareness exercises and grounding practices that can reduce anxiety and help with stress and low mood. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, practical steps and goals that move things forward and build confidence in day-to-day life.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Deborah will discuss what feels most helpful and try different ways of working to suit the client’s needs, goals and preferences. The plan is collaborative and can change as progress is made.

The biography notes she offers online and telephone therapy by arrangement, so please confirm the exact session options before booking. Online and phone sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work, caregiving and treatment schedules. Telephone sessions can be a simpler check-in without video, while online meetings let people use visual aids or share exercises. Registered or accredited professionals can help you find a format that fits your routine and energy levels.