- Values-led work
- Trauma aware
- Practical tools
About Dea
Dea Richardson is a counsellor with eight years of experience working in the United Kingdom. She holds the NCPS credential and focuses on supporting people facing anxiety, depression, addictions and relationship strain. Dea approaches each person as an individual and treats them as the expert of their own story.
Dea works with a wide range of concerns including trauma and abuse, grief, eating and body image difficulties, and challenges linked to attachment and abandonment. She also addresses family and communication problems, career stress, caregiving burden, and issues tied to bipolar and ADHD. Adoption and foster care are listed among her additional areas of focus.
Her practice draws on several evidence-informed approaches. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and take small purposeful steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to spot and change unhelpful thinking patterns. Emotionally-Focused Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy techniques help with emotion regulation and repairing close relationships.
Sessions are described as collaborative and grounded in respect for each person’s strengths. Dea aims to create a calm space where people can talk through what matters, try practical tools, and build coping skills. She emphasises steady progress rather than quick fixes.
People who prefer a values-led, practical style of therapy often find this approach useful. Dea accepts international clients and runs therapy from the UK, working with people who want clear steps toward better day-to-day coping and improved relationships.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and take small, values-based actions even when feelings are difficult. It is often useful for anxiety, depression and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting patterns of unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviours to change mood and stress levels; it is commonly used for anxiety, depression and stress management. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on identifying and shifting unhelpful emotional interactions in close relationships and can help with communication and attachment concerns.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and practical needs, and then suggest which methods to try. This is a collaborative process and plans can change as people learn what helps them most.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online therapy easier to fit into their week because it removes travel time and can allow shorter check-ins during a busy day. Other practical benefits include keeping continuity of care when relocation is involved and being able to work with a therapist based in the UK while living elsewhere. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt ACT, CBT and EFT techniques to remote sessions, using exercises, worksheets and emotionally-focused conversations to support steady progress.
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Experience
8+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?
Dea supports people with anxiety, depression, addictions and relationship difficulties. She also works with trauma, grief, eating concerns and stress related to caregiving and life changes.
What is Dea's therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth. Sessions focus on listening, practical strategies and building steady coping skills together.
How much experience does this counsellor have?
She has eight years of professional experience working with a range of issues including PTSD, complex trauma and recovery from narcissistic abuse.
What credentials and location are listed for the counsellor?
Dea holds the NCPS credential and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international arrangements are available?
Sessions are offered in English and the counsellor accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with this counsellor?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the counsellor's availability.