Deborah PellBACP

Deborah Pell is a counsellor and a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression and relationship issues. Deborah also supports those coping with eating concerns, low self-esteem and major life changes, including pregnancy and childbirth related stresses.

She has six years of practice experience and works with adults and adolescents. Sessions are offered in English and Deborah accepts international clients. Her stated way of working is based on empathy and respect, with an emphasis on meeting people where they are.

In sessions she aims to create an open, non-judgemental space so people can talk through thoughts and feelings. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to the person’s situation. The focus is practical - identifying what feels unhelpful now and trying different ways to cope.

Deborah offers video, phone and live chat sessions. She builds individual plans rather than one-size-fits-all programmes, and encourages small, steady steps toward change. People often work on managing anxiety, rebuilding confidence, or resolving relationship and intimacy-related issues.

For people facing grief, trauma, chronic health challenges, caregiving strain or body image concerns she brings a calm, steady approach. Her goal is to help people find clearer ways to cope and to strengthen everyday coping skills over time.

How evidence-based techniques translate to online therapy

Deborah uses commonly applied evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on changing thoughts, behaviours and coping habits. Cognitive approaches help people notice and test unhelpful thoughts, which can be useful for anxiety, low mood and worry about upcoming life events. Behavioural-style strategies encourage small, practical changes in daily routines to build confidence and reduce avoidance.

She also draws on supportive, person-centred ways of working that prioritise listening and understanding. This helps when processing grief, trauma reminders or relationship and intimacy-related struggles. The counsellor discusses options with each person and adapts methods to suit their goals and current circumstances.

Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will work with the client to choose techniques that match their needs, goals and preferences. Sessions begin with a clear plan and room to adjust over time so people can see what helps.

Deborah lists video, phone and live chat as ways she works. If session formats are important to you, confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, reduce travel, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and offer flexible ways to keep therapy going around appointments and caregiving commitments.