Deborah Flett , NCPS

Deborah Flett NCPS is a counsellor who uses a person-centred, pluralistic approach to help people navigate difficult times. She keeps sessions client-led and works alongside people to agree the best way forward. Deborah focuses on practical conversation and shared decision making to support change.

She has three years' experience working in adult services in the United Kingdom. During that time she has supported people facing depression, anxiety, relationship problems and career challenges. She has also worked with those affected by neurological health issues and their relatives.

Deborah has helped people who have experienced physical or emotional abuse and childhood trauma. She supports people with grief, self-harm, coping with life changes, addiction concerns and compassion fatigue. Additional areas she addresses include body image, attachment and parenting stresses.

Her approach blends Client-Centred Therapy with psychodynamic ideas and cognitive behavioural techniques. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and hypnotherapy methods where these fit the person’s goals. Deborah explains options and invites people to choose what feels most helpful.

Sessions focus on clear, respectful conversation and practical steps. People can expect to talk through what matters most, try different processes when useful, and reassess progress together. Deborah aims to empower people to move toward a more manageable, satisfying life.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Deborah commonly draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Client-Centred Therapy in online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings and focus on actions that match their values, which can be useful for anxiety, stress and life change. Client-Centred Therapy prioritises the person's own agenda and uses empathic listening to build understanding and choice during sessions.

She approaches the choice of method as a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences, and together they will try approaches that seem most likely to help. This means the plan can change if something else looks like a better fit.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video works well for more in-depth conversations, phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat suits quick check-ins and text messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and daily life while keeping the focus on practical progress.