Deborah Pell

Deborah Pell is a counsellor and a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, anger and low self-esteem. She also supports those dealing with depression, grief, relationship and family issues, and challenges linked to eating and intimacy.

With six years of experience, Deborah uses empathy and respect to build a trusting space for clients. She works with adults and adolescents and offers sessions by video, phone and live chat. She encourages small steps and practical strategies so clients can see change between sessions.

Deborah tailors the work to each person. She listens for patterns around abandonment, attachment or control and helps clients try different ways of responding. Practical topics often include communication, coping with life changes, motivation and rebuilding confidence.

She also supports people coping with chronic illness, caregiver stress, body image concerns and issues linked to ageing. When grief, trauma or past abuse are part of the story, Deborah aims to help people make sense of those experiences and find ways to move forward.

Sessions are collaborative and paced to the individual. Deborah invites clients to set clear goals, practice skills between sessions and reflect on progress. To begin, people choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to availability.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online counselling

Deborah uses evidence-based techniques that focus on practical change and emotional understanding. One common approach she employs helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and try alternative, more balanced ways of thinking. This can reduce anxiety, low mood and reactive anger by changing day-to-day responses.

Another approach concentrates on emotional awareness and regulation. It teaches simple ways to recognise rising stress or anger, calm the body and choose a different response. That work is useful for relationship strain, managing grief and coping with past trauma.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process. Deborah will discuss goals, preferences and what has or has not worked before. Together the client and counsellor decide which techniques to try and review progress as they go.

Practical benefits of online counselling often include easier scheduling and fitting sessions into daily life. Because Deborah offers video, phone and live chat, clients can pick what suits them best; for example, phone check-ins may be shorter and fit a work break, while video sessions allow face-to-face conversation. If you need a different format, confirm the current options before booking so sessions match your needs and routine.