Deborah Gornall, BACP
Deborah Gornall helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression or major life changes.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- +10 more
About Deborah
Deborah Gornall helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression or major life changes. She welcomes clients who are struggling with grief, relationship problems, low self-esteem, addiction issues or obsessive thoughts. Deborah uses a warm, non-judgemental stance to make starting therapy easier for worried people.
Deborah is a counsellor registered with the BACP, and she has six years of clinical practice. She blends person-centred ideas with cognitive behavioural techniques to match the way someone prefers to work.
Background and approach
That means clients can expect a mix of listening, reflection and practical steps to try between sessions. In sessions she focuses on small, clear goals. Conversations aim to make difficult feelings easier to understand and manage.
Practical tools might include spotting unhelpful thought patterns and testing different ways of coping in everyday life. Deborah also supports people with less common concerns such as hoarding, jealousy, phobias, seasonal affective disorder, self-harm and recovery after sexual assault. She works with people facing personality difficulties, paranoia, bipolar symptoms, eating problems and the after-effects of trauma and abuse.
Therapy sessions are offered in English and can be arranged for clients in the United Kingdom or internationally. Deborah follows the BACP code of ethics and works collaboratively to find an approach that fits each person's needs and goals.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 385101 | June 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Deborah works with
Everything Deborah lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Eating disorders
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Hoarding
- Jealousy
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Sexual assault and abuse
Approaches Deborah lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
She also uses cognitive behavioural therapy, which looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions connect. That approach is practical and aims to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and test small changes that can reduce anxiety, low mood or obsessive behaviours.
Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Deborah works together with each person to decide which methods suit their goals and preferences. This collaborative planning means techniques are adapted to what the client wants to achieve and how they like to work.
Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Video lets people use visual cues and more natural conversation. Phone sessions can be quicker to arrange and need less bandwidth. Live chat and messaging are useful for short check-ins or when someone prefers writing. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family life and other commitments, and to continue work with a counsellor from different locations.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Deborah help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem and relationship issues, plus a range of other difficulties such as addictions, OCD and eating problems.
What style of therapy does she use?
Deborah combines client-centred listening with cognitive behavioural techniques to offer practical strategies alongside empathic reflection.
How long has she been practising?
She has six years of experience working with a wide range of emotional and behavioural concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
Deborah is registered with the BACP and practises from the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Yes. Sessions can be arranged for international clients and are offered in English.
Which session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I need to do to start therapy?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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