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- Person-centred approach
- Shared decision making
- Works with trauma
About Deborah
Deborah Flett is an adult pluralistic psychotherapist and counsellor with three years' experience working in adult services. She combines a person-centred, client-led stance with a range of approaches to help people facing emotional and practical challenges. Deborah explains things plainly and works with each person to decide what will help most.
She supports people dealing with depression, anxiety, relationship strain, low self-esteem and career difficulties. Her work also covers grief, addiction, anger and compassion fatigue. Deborah has experience supporting people affected by neurological health issues and by physical or emotional abuse.
Her approach is collaborative and flexible. She uses shared decision making to decide which method or activity to try next. That might mean talking, using cognitive-behavioural ideas, exploring past patterns with psychodynamic techniques, or applying Acceptance and Commitment Therapy principles.
Deborah values respect, sensitivity and compassion in sessions. She invites clients to set clear goals and to reflect on what is helping. Sessions are aimed at practical steps as well as understanding deeper feelings.
People who choose Deborah can expect straightforward discussion about what they want from therapy and how to get there. She encourages small, manageable steps and supports clients as they build new ways of coping and relating.
She supports people dealing with depression, anxiety, relationship strain, low self-esteem and career difficulties. Her work also covers grief, addiction, anger and compassion fatigue. Deborah has experience supporting people affected by neurological health issues and by physical or emotional abuse.
Her approach is collaborative and flexible. She uses shared decision making to decide which method or activity to try next. That might mean talking, using cognitive-behavioural ideas, exploring past patterns with psychodynamic techniques, or applying Acceptance and Commitment Therapy principles.
Deborah values respect, sensitivity and compassion in sessions. She invites clients to set clear goals and to reflect on what is helping. Sessions are aimed at practical steps as well as understanding deeper feelings.
People who choose Deborah can expect straightforward discussion about what they want from therapy and how to get there. She encourages small, manageable steps and supports clients as they build new ways of coping and relating.
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How Deborah's approaches can work online
Deborah draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centred ways of working to support people. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice difficult thoughts and feelings and then take steps that match their values. It can help with anxiety, depression and coping with life changes. Client-Centred Therapy prioritises being listened to without judgement and helps people find their own way forward through supportive conversation and reflection.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Deborah uses shared decision making to test what helps most. She will discuss goals and try different techniques together, then adapt the plan as progress is made. That collaborative process aims to fit the approach to the person's needs and preferences rather than applying one fixed method.
Please confirm available session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, for example by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during a work break, or avoiding the need to be on camera when that is not wanted. Registered or accredited professionals can use these advantages to keep therapy practical and manageable while working on emotional and behavioural goals.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementDepressionCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDParanoiaPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)HypnotherapyPsychodynamic Therapy
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
See below
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Deborah help with?
Deborah works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and self-esteem issues, grief, addictions and trauma-related problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is person-centred and pluralistic, meaning she collaborates with each person and uses different approaches depending on what suits them best.
What background and experience does she have?
She has three years' experience as a therapist in adult services and has worked with people affected by neurological health issues, abuse, childhood trauma and a variety of emotional difficulties.
What credential does she hold and where does she practise?
She holds NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with Deborah?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.