Deborah Ritchie, BACP
Deborah Ritchie is a counsellor who uses a blend of approaches to help people manage stress, anxiety and life changes.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
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About Deborah
Deborah Ritchie is a counsellor who uses a blend of approaches to help people manage stress, anxiety and life changes. She is a BACP counsellor and has four years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. Deborah keeps sessions straightforward and focused on practical steps people can use day to day.
She often helps with relationship strain, grief and low self-esteem, as well as mood difficulties like depression and bipolar.
Background and approach
Addictions, sleep difficulties and sexual or intimacy-related concerns are also within her practice. Deborah has experience supporting people who identify as LGBT and those exploring gender identity. Deborah has worked with neurodiverse clients and spent time as a college counsellor for people aged 16 and over.
In that role she covered topics such as family relationships, trauma, self-harm and sex education. That background informs a calm, patient approach and an ability to explain things plainly. Her sessions draw on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and mindfulness alongside attachment and client-centred ways of working.
She aims to help people notice what matters to them and build small, manageable habits that fit their life. People can expect a collaborative conversation about goals and options. Deborah offers short and longer term work and encourages clients to take the pace that suits them.
She supports practical planning for coping, communication and next steps. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions. Deborah works online by video, phone, chat or text messaging to provide flexible contact options.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 394433 | February 2027 |
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
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Deborah lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
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
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Deborah will talk with clients about goals, preferences and what has or has not helped before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made, keeping the process collaborative and tailored to the individual.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to make counselling more flexible. Video calls are good for face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can fit into a work break or when bandwidth is limited. Chat and messaging are useful for brief check-ins, written reflections or when a shorter, more flexible contact suits someone. These options help people access therapy around their routines and responsibilities.
Frequently asked
What concerns does she help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship difficulties and self-esteem. Other areas include addictions, sleep issues, bipolar, ADHD and many life changes.
What style of therapy does she use?
The approach combines Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and mindfulness with attachment and client-centred ideas. Sessions aim to be practical and focused on what helps day to day.
What is her professional background?
She has four years of professional counselling experience and has worked in a college setting with people aged 16 and over. That work included topics like trauma, self-harm and family relationships.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She is based in the United Kingdom and holds BACP accreditation as provided in her professional details.
What languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English only and international clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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