- Practical coping skills
- Trauma aware
- Relationship focus
About Dea
Dea Richardson is a counsellor with eight years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom. She holds the NCPS credential and draws on that background when guiding people through stress, anxiety, depression and relationship problems. Dea prioritises a steady, practical approach and treats each person as the expert on their own life.
Dea helps people cope with addiction and recovery, trauma and abuse, and complex grief. She also supports those navigating family conflict, career stress and challenges such as body image or codependency. Her work often includes people dealing with mood conditions such as bipolar disorder and depression, and she offers coaching-style support alongside therapy work.
Her style is straightforward and collaborative. Sessions focus on what a person wants to change and on building skills that can be used day to day. She encourages clients to notice their strengths and to try small, manageable steps between meetings.
Dea uses a mix of approaches to match each person’s needs, including acceptance and commitment ideas, cognitive tools to shift unhelpful thinking, and emotionally focused ways of understanding relationships. She will work with a person to decide which methods suit them best.
Sessions are conducted in English and Dea accepts clients in the United Kingdom and internationally. People who want to begin are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the listed options and availability.
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting overwhelmed, and it focuses on taking valued action. It can be useful for anxiety, stress and making life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to challenge unhelpful thinking and to build new routines for mood and anxiety problems. It is often task focused and suited to setting exercises between sessions. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) looks at how emotions shape close relationships and helps people communicate needs and repair connection when bonds feel strained.Deciding which method to use is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, then adapt techniques as the relationship develops. That collaborative process helps people find an approach they can commit to and use outside sessions.
The original biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm the session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people work through relationship or trauma issues from wherever they are based while keeping a steady appointment rhythm.
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Experience
8+ years
Credentials
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Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Dea help with?
She works with a wide range of concerns such as addictions, trauma and abuse, eating and body image issues, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship or family conflict.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her approach is collaborative and practical, emphasising clients' strengths and small steps they can use between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Dea has eight years of professional practice experience in therapeutic roles in the United Kingdom.
What credentials and region are listed?
She is listed with the NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered to international clients and are conducted in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.