Deborah Cockram , BACP

Deborah Cockram is a post-graduate integrative therapist based in the United Kingdom with 25 years of professional experience across a range of counselling settings. She is credentialed with BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy), the UK professional body for counselling, and much of her work has been carried out as a workplace counsellor within an international company. Over her career she has supported people facing anxiety, stress, burnout, trauma, relationship difficulties, family conflict, depression and concerns about self-esteem.

Deborah believes that each person is the expert in their own story and that existing strengths can be used to respond to life’s challenges. She offers a calm, non-judgmental and collaborative space in which emotions can be explored and practical steps considered. Acknowledging that seeking help takes courage, she aims to guide and support people as they work toward a more fulfilling and happier life.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Deborah works with several approaches that translate well to online formats. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on offering empathy, respect and understanding so the client can explore feelings and make their own decisions; it helps with issues like low self-esteem, life transitions and relationship concerns. Psychodynamic Therapy looks at patterns that arise from past experiences and relationships, helping people understand recurring emotional themes and how these affect current behaviour and relationships; it can be useful for deeper exploration of attachment, grief and longstanding difficulties. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on identifying goals and practical steps, encouraging small, achievable changes to reduce distress and build on strengths.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Deborah works collaboratively with each person to choose methods that fit their needs, goals and preferences. She helps clients decide what feels most helpful and adapts the work as therapy progresses.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility by allowing sessions by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family commitments and geographic distance, and enable licensed professionals to provide consistent support in a way that suits each client’s schedule and communication style.