Dea Richardson, NCPS

Dea Richardson is a licensed therapist and an EMDR practitioner based in the United Kingdom with eight years of professional experience. She supports people working through PTSD, complex PTSD, and the impacts of adverse childhood experiences, and she has helped clients manage stress, anxiety, and addictive behaviours. Her practice also addresses relationship and family conflicts, recovery from narcissistic abuse, and related concerns such as grief, self-esteem, and life transitions.

Dea approaches each person as the expert of their own story, building on existing strengths to navigate difficult challenges. She combines practical therapeutic skills with compassionate listening to help clients find more fulfilling and sustainable ways of coping. Clients can expect a collaborative process that prioritises their goals and preferences while exploring strategies for change.

Dea holds NCPS, a professional credential, and offers a range of evidence-informed interventions tailored to each individual. She considers the decision to seek therapy a courageous first step and values the privilege of accompanying people through recovery and growth, providing wholehearted support along the way.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people clarify their values and build psychological flexibility. It encourages learning to tolerate difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that align with personal values, which can be helpful for anxiety, depression, and coping with ongoing stressors.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) works by identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours and teaching practical skills to change them. It is often used for anxiety, depression, mood regulation, and many everyday challenges where shifting thoughts and routines can reduce distress.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness. It is useful for people who struggle with intense emotions, relationship conflicts, or patterns of impulsive behaviour.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Registered professionals and therapists work collaboratively with each client to assess needs, set goals, and select or combine methods that feel like the best fit for that person’s situation and preferences.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, over the phone, via live chat, or through text-based messaging - making it easier to access consistent care around work, family, or geographic constraints. This variety of formats helps people engage in therapy in the way that suits them best.