Dea Richardson , NCPS

Dea Richardson is a licensed therapist and EMDR practitioner based in the United Kingdom, bringing eight years of clinical experience to her work. She holds the NCPS credential, a professional credential indicating specialized training in therapeutic care, and she applies that training when supporting people through trauma, addiction, mood and relationship difficulties.

Her practice focuses on a broad range of concerns, including PTSD and complex PTSD, adverse childhood experiences, stress and anxiety, addiction recovery, eating and body image issues, depression and bipolar challenges, ADHD, self-esteem and life transitions. She also works with relationship and family conflicts, grief, anger, caregiver stress, and recovery from narcissistic abuse. Dea draws on evidence-informed methods to help clients navigate both long-standing and recent struggles.

Dea approaches therapy with the belief that each person is the expert of their own story and already carries strengths that can support healing. She frames the therapeutic relationship as collaborative, offering guidance and tools while listening for the priorities and values that matter most to each individual. Taking the first step toward change can feel difficult, and Dea aims to provide steady, wholehearted support throughout that journey.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Dea integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) into her work to help people clarify their values and take committed steps toward a life that matters to them. ACT focuses on building psychological flexibility and can be helpful for anxiety, stress, and navigating difficult life changes.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT offers practical strategies for managing symptoms of depression, anxiety, and mood-related concerns by targeting thoughts, emotions, and actions.

Client-Centered Therapy is another cornerstone of her approach, emphasizing empathetic listening and respect for each person’s experience. This approach supports clients who need a trusting, nonjudgmental space to explore feelings and make sense of their relationships and life choices.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Dea collaborates with each person to determine which methods align with their goals, needs, and preferences, adjusting the plan over time as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage with licensed professionals through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity of care during transitions, and access support from different locations while working toward meaningful change.