Deborah Espie, BACP

Deborah Espie is a warm, down-to-earth, trauma-informed therapist who aims to help people feel seen, heard, and supported. With eight years of clinical experience, she works with adults and young people facing a wide range of difficulties, including trauma, anxiety, low mood, grief, relationship challenges, and life transitions. She also offers specialist support for neurodivergent individuals and brings experience from senior clinical and academic roles to inform practical, evidence-based care.

Her practice is client-centred and integrative, meaning she shapes the therapeutic work around each person’s needs and preferences. Deborah draws on approaches such as mindfulness and cognitive behavioural techniques to help clients develop coping strategies, build resilience, and strengthen self-compassion. She also incorporates creative methods - including imagery, metaphor, and reflective exercises - when these can aid expression and healing beyond words.

Deborah is qualified with BACP accreditation - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which reflects professional standards for counselling and psychotherapy practice. She offers therapy by video and telephone as well as text-based options, providing continuity of care across different formats. Her practice emphasises empathy, authenticity, and collaborative exploration to support meaningful change and personal growth.

Therapeutic approaches for online trauma-informed care

Deborah draws on client-centered therapy to create an accepting, non-directive space where the client’s perspective guides the work - this approach helps people explore their concerns at their own pace and supports self-understanding and empowerment. Mindfulness therapy is used to build present-moment awareness and practical skills for managing stress, anxiety, and difficult emotions through gentle attention and breathing practices. Trauma-focused therapy is available for those affected by past traumatic events - it focuses on processing and integrating painful experiences while strengthening safety and coping strategies.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and is decided collaboratively. Deborah works with each person to identify what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts methods over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make it easier to fit therapy around work, family, and mobility needs. Working remotely enables access to registered professionals and therapists without travel, supports continuity of care, and allows people to receive consistent support in formats that feel most comfortable to them.