Deborah Espie, BACP

Deborah Espie is a warm, down-to-earth, trauma-informed therapist who focuses on helping people feel seen, heard, and supported. She brings eight years of clinical experience working with adults and young people who are managing trauma, anxiety, low mood, grief, relationship difficulties, and major life transitions, and she has particular experience supporting neurodivergent individuals.

Alongside her therapeutic practice, Deborah has held senior clinical and academic roles, which contribute to a broad understanding of how people adapt, cope, and grow through life’s challenges. Her approach is client-centred and integrative, with sessions tailored to each person’s needs. She draws on evidence-based methods such as CBT and mindfulness, and she grounds her work in empathy, authenticity, and a belief in each person’s capacity for change.

Deborah is trained and experienced in both online and telephone therapy, and she offers the same attentive, supportive space whether meeting by voice or video. When appropriate, she incorporates creative techniques - including imagery, metaphor, and reflective exercises - to help clients express themselves in ways that go beyond words. She also supports practical self-care and resilience-building so clients can find balance and greater self-compassion in everyday life.

She holds the BACP credential. BACP stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and is the UK professional association for counselling and psychotherapy. If Deborah appears to be a good fit, she welcomes initial contact for a personal conversation. She does not keep diary appointments open on this system to avoid scheduling conflicts, so interested people should contact her via the platform to agree a session time and she will then add it to the platform.