Kerry Deakin, BACP

Kerry Deakin is a counsellor who helps people managing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, parenting strain and low self-esteem. She also works with clients dealing with infidelity, jealousy, personality disorder concerns, prejudice and discrimination, and sexual assault and abuse. Kerry uses a straightforward, supportive style to help people take the first step towards feeling better. She emphasises the client’s own knowledge and strengths in the room.

Kerry has 13 years of professional experience in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She frames her role as a companion in change rather than an outsider giving answers. Sessions focus on what is most pressing for the person who comes to therapy.

In practical terms she helps people identify patterns that keep them stuck and tries out small changes together. That might involve noticing thoughts and feelings, developing new ways to approach difficult conversations, or building routines that reduce stress. Progress is discussed in clear, everyday language so people know what is happening between sessions.

Kerry aims to create a calm, respectful space where practical steps and personal insight go hand in hand. She supports clients to clarify goals and to move at a pace that feels manageable. If you are unsure whether therapy could help, she encourages a short conversation to see if you feel comfortable working together.

How therapeutic approaches shape online work

Kerry uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on understanding patterns and building practical skills. One common approach she draws on helps people spot unhelpful thinking and try out different ways of responding. This is useful for anxiety, stress and low self-esteem because it breaks cycles that keep problems going.

Another approach emphasises processing difficult experiences at a manageable pace. It supports people affected by trauma, abuse or relationship wounds by helping them make sense of what happened and reduce its day-to-day impact. Both approaches aim to combine insight with small, practical steps.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kerry treats it as a collaborative process where the person’s goals and preferences guide which techniques are used. She will check in regularly and adjust methods as needed so the work fits the client’s needs.

If you want online sessions, please confirm the exact formats she currently offers before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people choose quieter times of day or avoid being on camera when that helps them engage.