Deborah Burden, BACP, NCPS

Deborah Burden is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with nine years of professional experience. She supports people who are managing relationship problems, stress, anxiety, grief and low self-esteem. Deborah approaches each person with respect, sensitivity and compassion. Deborah adapts conversations and the plan of work to fit the needs of each client. She focuses on practical steps that can help people cope with life changes and difficult feelings. Sessions aim to be clear and down to earth, so people know what to expect and can try new ways of handling problems. Her background includes work with people affected by family problems, abandonment and attachment difficulties. She has supported those facing divorce or separation, domestic violence, and issues such as infidelity or codependency. Deborah also works with concerns around guilt, shame, forgiveness and feelings of emptiness. Over her career she has helped people with ageing and geriatric issues, dependent personality traits, control and commitment worries, and family of origin difficulties. Her practice draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide the work. Deborah is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and with the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society, NCPS. She offers sessions in English and does not accept international clients at this time. To begin, clients use the continue button on this profile to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to therapist availability.

How Deborah uses evidence-based approaches online

Deborah draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide conversations. One common approach is structured problem-solving, where she helps people name specific issues, test small changes and review what works. This method can help with stress, anxiety and everyday relationship problems. Another useful technique focuses on improving attachment and addressing feelings of abandonment. Work like this explores past patterns and how they affect current relationships, aiming to build clearer thinking and safer ways of relating. Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Deborah will discuss options and decide with the client which methods suit their needs, goals and preferences. That collaborative decision helps tailor the pace and focus of sessions. For practicalities, the biography does not list which online formats are offered, so please confirm the available session types before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people continue therapy when life changes make attending in person harder, while keeping the same focus on goals and progress.