BACP

Dorcas Upshall, BACP

Therapist in the UK

Dorcas is a BACP therapist in the UK.

3+ years of experience
Focus areas include Stress, Anxiety, LGBT
Approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

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About Dorcas

Dorcas Upshall is a United Kingdom based therapist who places each person's goals at the centre of therapeutic work, collaborating with people to support greater authenticity, clearer self-understanding, and practical change. With three years of professional experience and BACP membership - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - she draws on a variety of clinical approaches to tailor support to individual needs.

Dorcas helps people who feel overwhelmed by life, work, family pressures, anxiety, or stress to explore the thoughts, behaviours, and past experiences that may be influencing how they feel. She works with patterns that hold people back, supports behaviour change, and assists in processing difficult memories. The therapeutic relationship is framed as a trusting, personal space where clients can develop tools to become more emotionally confident and capable.

Her background includes work in domestic abuse services, women’s centres, pastoral care in schools, LGBTQ+ charities, and addiction and recovery settings. She is kink-aware and comfortable working with clients in diverse relationship structures, and has experience with adult and young person special needs provisions as well as more than a decade of teaching. That varied practice informs a respectful, curious approach that recognises resilience and the many ways people manage challenges.

Areas of expertise

Experience

3+ years

Credentials

BACP

Languages

English

Focus areas

Stress, Anxiety LGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuse Intimacy-related issues AddictionsFamily conflictsGrief

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Eating disordersAnger managementSelf esteem Depression Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue ADHD

Approaches

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential Therapy Internal Family Systems

Also listed for

Attachment issues BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture Body image Codependency Communication problems Control issues

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Drug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily problemsGuilt and shame Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Men's issues Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships Self-love Sex addiction Sexual assault and abuse Sexual dysfunction Sexuality Social anxiety and phobia Women's issues

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on creating a compassionate, non-directive space where the person’s own goals and values guide the work. It helps with building self-understanding, confidence, and emotional clarity when facing relationship, identity, or life-transition concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviours and uses practical strategies to shift unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, low mood, stress, and managing difficult day-to-day reactions.

Internal Family Systems (IFS) offers a way to explore the different inner parts that carry emotions, memories, or protective behaviours. This approach can help people make sense of internal conflicts, trauma responses, and complex reactions to intimacy or dependency.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Dorcas works collaboratively with each person to identify what fits best. She will discuss options, invite feedback, and adapt methods to match clients’ needs, goals, and preferences so that therapy remains practical and personally meaningful.

Online therapy makes these approaches accessible through flexible formats - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options allow people to schedule work around daily life, access international support, and continue therapy from different locations while maintaining continuity with a registered professional.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Dorcas Upshall have?

Dorcas Upshall has three years of experience.

Is Dorcas Upshall a registered therapist?

Yes. She holds BACP credentials - membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

In which languages does Dorcas Upshall provide therapy?

Therapy is provided in English.

Where is Dorcas Upshall located?

She is located in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Dorcas Upshall as my therapist?

You can work with Dorcas Upshall through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Dorcas Upshall work with international clients?

Yes. Dorcas Upshall works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Dorcas Upshall cost?

Costs can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.