Deborah Espie , BACP

Deborah Espie is a warm, down-to-earth, trauma-informed therapist who aims to help people feel seen, heard, and supported. She creates a compassionate space where individuals can explore their concerns at their own pace and in their own way, combining empathy with practical guidance to support lasting change.

With eight years of clinical experience, Deborah works with both adults and young people on a wide range of issues, including trauma, anxiety, low mood, grief, relationship difficulties, and life transitions. She also has specialist experience supporting neurodivergent people and brings a broad understanding of how people adapt, cope, and grow through challenging periods, informed by senior clinical and academic roles she has held.

Her approach is client-centred and integrative, tailoring the work to each person’s unique needs and drawing on evidence-based methods such as cognitive behavioural techniques and mindfulness. Deborah is trauma-aware and blends authenticity, curiosity, and compassion with practical tools to help build resilience, balance, and self-compassion. She is experienced in both online and telephone therapy, and whether meeting by video or by voice, she aims to offer the same thoughtful, supportive environment.

When appropriate, Deborah incorporates creative elements such as imagery, metaphor, and reflective exercises to support expression beyond words. She encourages sustainable self-care and collaborative goal-setting so people can develop coping strategies that fit their lives. She does not keep open diary appointments on the platform to avoid scheduling clashes - instead, interested individuals should contact her via the platform to agree a session time which she will then add to the system.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Deborah uses client-centred therapy to place the person and their experience at the heart of the work, offering a respectful, non-directive stance that helps people explore what matters most and build their own solutions. Mindfulness therapy is offered as a way to develop present-moment awareness and self-regulation skills, which can help with anxiety, stress, and low mood by fostering calm, focused attention. Trauma-focused therapy is used when past events continue to affect daily life, with careful, paced techniques that aim to reduce distress and support recovery from traumatic experiences.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Deborah works collaboratively with each person to decide what best fits their needs, goals, and preferences. The choice of methods may evolve over time as the work progresses and as trust and clarity develop.

Online therapy with Deborah can be delivered by video call, phone session, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering practical flexibility for those balancing work, family, or mobility needs. These options make it easier to access consistent support from licensed professionals and therapists while fitting therapy into day-to-day life.