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Deborah Ndagire, BACP

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

Works with AddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefDepression

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Deborah Ndagire supports people facing addictions, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. She is named in the first paragraph so readers know who they are considering. Her style is calm and direct.

She aims to make it easier to talk about hard things and to find clearer ways forward. Deborah uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviours. Sessions are practical and focused on small, manageable changes that add up over time.

Background and approach

She explains ideas plainly and works at the client’s pace. Over nine years she has helped people cope with loss, addiction, dissociation, eating and body image concerns, and problems rooted in family of origin and attachment. She also supports those dealing with abandonment, codependency, communication or control issues, and the fallout of separation or serious illness such as cancer.

Deborah creates an open space where emotion and thought can be named without harsh judgement. She encourages curiosity about patterns that cause pain and about new ways of responding. The aim is to grow self-awareness and practical skills for everyday life.

Sessions are offered in English and Deborah accepts international clients. Therapy is arranged through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time, and sessions may be held by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. To begin, clients use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to availability.

How CBT and online sessions can help

Deborah works primarily with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, which focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. CBT helps people notice patterns of thinking that lead to distress and then try small, practical steps to change those patterns, which suits problems like depression, anxiety, and unhelpful coping such as substance use.

Therapy is a collaborative process. Deborah will work with each person to find the approach that fits their needs, goals and preferences. That might mean blending practical CBT tasks with conversational exploration, and she will check in regularly to see what is helping.

Online formats offer flexibility for different lifestyles. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when seeing expressions matters, phone sessions can be easier when internet bandwidth is limited, live chat can suit quick check-ins or when typing feels easier, and text messaging supports short, frequent reflections between sessions. These options help people fit therapy around work, family and travel while still accessing registered or accredited professionals.
What concerns does Deborah specialise in?
She supports people with addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression, plus related issues such as attachment, body image and family of origin problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic approach?
Deborah uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviours in everyday life. Her sessions are practical and aim for small, steady changes.
What is her professional background?
She has nine years of professional experience working with people facing a range of emotional and behavioural challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, noted as BACP, and practices from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can she work internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the first steps to start therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience
9 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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