Deena Ramkhelawon, BACP

Deena Ramkhelawon is a counsellor with 17 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing anxiety, depression and life changes. Deena supports those dealing with relationship strain, parenting pressures and stress from work or caregiving. She is registered with the BACP which is noted here as her credential. Deena aims to make the therapy room calm and straightforward. She creates a warm, empathic space where people can talk through upsetting thoughts and feelings. Sessions focus on practical steps as well as understanding patterns that keep problems going. Her approach draws on several well known methods. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and attachment-based ideas are common tools in her work. These methods are used to help with mood problems, obsessive thoughts, panic and low self-esteem. Deena also pays attention to long-term patterns that come from early relationships. Psychodynamic ideas help bring those patterns into view so people can choose different ways of relating. She combines this with client-centred listening so each plan fits the person in front of her. People who are dealing with chronic pain, illness or caregiver stress can also find practical strategies and emotional support. Deena works collaboratively to set goals and break problems into manageable steps. The emphasis is on steady progress rather than quick fixes.

Therapeutic approaches suited to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting locked into them. It focuses on values-led action so someone can keep living in line with what matters, even when feelings are painful. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into patterns of thinking and behaviour that can be changed with simple exercises. It is useful for panic, phobias, low mood and many forms of anxiety because it gives clear tools to practise between sessions. Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships shape current responses to stress and closeness. It helps people understand repeating patterns in relationships and make different choices when they feel stuck. Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and help choose or blend methods according to the person's needs, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process where plans are adjusted as progress is made. If you are considering online therapy, confirm the exact session formats before booking as the biography does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people access consistent support while balancing work, family or caregiving duties.