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Deborah Gornall, BACP

Credentials: BACP
Experience: 6 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGrief Self esteem Depression

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Deborah Gornall offers calm, practical support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low mood or life changes. She aims to make first steps feel manageable and straightforward. Deborah writes in a warm, non-judgemental way and focuses on what matters to the person sitting opposite her.

She uses Client-Centred Therapy to listen and reflect what matters most to each person. She also draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, offering simple, practical ways to change unhelpful thoughts and routines.

Background and approach

Deborah has six years' experience working with a wide range of difficulties. These include grief, depression, addictions, relationship difficulties and trauma and abuse. She also supports people with concerns such as hoarding, obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviours, self-harm and seasonal affective disorder.

Sessions are handled with warmth and empathy. Deborah says she values each person's uniqueness and works at a pace set by the client. She follows the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy code of ethics, listed as BACP.

Her approach is collaborative. Practical techniques are matched to what the person wants to achieve. The aim is clearer thinking, better coping and steadier day-to-day functioning.

How Deborah uses her approaches online

Deborah blends Client-Centred Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in online work. Client-Centred Therapy emphasises listening and reflecting so the person feels heard and understood; it helps with building trust and exploring feelings. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying small, practical changes in thinking and routine; it is useful for anxiety, low mood and compulsive behaviours.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Deborah will talk with the client about goals and preferences and try methods that match their needs. She adapts techniques as sessions progress and checks in regularly to make sure the work feels helpful.

Online sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. Video calls suit longer conversations and visual cues, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and messaging or live chat can fit quick check-ins or shorter support during busy days. These options give flexibility to fit therapy around work, family life and travel, while keeping the focus on practical steps and steady progress.

What issues does Deborah help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and relationship concerns, among other difficulties such as addictions and trauma and abuse.

How would Deborah describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is warm and non-judgemental with a person-centred focus and practical CBT tools for changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviours.

What is her level of experience?

Deborah has six years of experience working in counselling and therapy settings.

What credentials and region are relevant?

She is registered with BACP and works in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are offered and can international clients join?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.

In what formats are sessions available?

Sessions can be taken by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with Deborah?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Most often

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Grief

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Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 6 years
Registered with: BACP
Languages: English

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Deborah Gornall, BACP

Background and approach

How Deborah uses her approaches online

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

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