- Person-centred approach
- Practical coping strategies
- Works in English
About Desta
Dee has three years of professional experience in the United Kingdom and holds BACP registration. Her practice focuses on practical challenges such as coping with life changes, low motivation, and depression alongside relationship and communication problems. She also offers support around jealousy-related concerns where they arise in personal relationships.
Sessions are tailored to the individual. Dee listens first, then agrees goals and a plan with the person sitting opposite her. She draws on several approaches to match the work to each need rather than using the same method for everyone.
Her toolkit includes client-centred conversations that prioritise the person's perspective, cognitive techniques to spot and change unhelpful thinking, and narrative work to make sense of difficult experiences. Mindfulness ideas and existential questions are used when they help people gain clarity and calm.
Dee describes her style as respectful, sensitive and compassionate. She aims to support and empower people as they try new ways of coping. The focus is always on what practical steps will make life feel better.
How therapeutic approaches shape online sessions
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person and their experience, using empathetic listening and reflective conversation to help people feel heard and understood. This approach suits worries like low self-esteem, relationship concerns and the stress of life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and teaches practical techniques to shift unhelpful thinking patterns, which can help with anxiety, anger and low mood.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss your goals and preferences, try different ways of working, and adjust the plan as you learn what helps most. That shared decision-making means the work is tailored to the person rather than fixed in advance.
The profile does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, for example by saving travel time, enabling shorter check-ins during a work break, or avoiding the need to be on camera when audio is sufficient. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt CBT exercises, narrative tasks and client-centred conversation for remote sessions, helping people practise new skills between meetings and apply changes in daily life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
See below
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this counsellor help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem and coping with life changes. Relationship and communication problems are also within her focus, including jealousy when it comes up.
How does she approach therapy?
Her work is person-centred and collaborative. She listens first, then uses techniques from CBT, narrative and mindfulness approaches as needed.
What is her professional background?
She has three years of professional experience working in mental health settings. Her practice includes support for depression, motivation and practical day-to-day coping.
What credentials and location should I know about?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP, and practices in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered in English and she does accept international clients. Check any time-zone arrangements when scheduling.
Which session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking so you know what will suit your needs.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I need to do to start?
Select the continue button on this profile, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.