Dea Richardson, NCPS
Trauma-informed therapist supporting recovery and growth
- Trauma recovery
- Addiction support
- Relationship help
About Dea Richardson
Dea Richardson is a licensed therapist and an EMDR practitioner based in the United Kingdom, bringing eight years of clinical experience to her practice. She holds the NCPS credential, a professional registration that reflects her standing as a recognized practitioner, and she works with clients both locally and internationally.
Her work focuses on a broad range of concerns, including addictions, trauma and abuse such as PTSD and complex PTSD, adverse childhood experiences, eating difficulties, low self-esteem, stress and anxiety, relationship and family issues, grief and loss, anger, career challenges, bipolar disorder, depression, ADHD and coaching for life transitions. She also offers focused support for issues related to abandonment, adoption and foster care, attachment and communication problems, codependency, recovery from narcissistic abuse, and other complex relational or developmental concerns.
Dea approaches therapy from a collaborative, client-centered perspective that honors each person as the expert of their own story. She emphasizes clients' existing strengths as resources for change and recovery, and she frames the decision to seek help as a courageous first step. Dea describes her role as a wholehearted supporter and guide, helping clients move toward more fulfilling and manageable lives.
Her work focuses on a broad range of concerns, including addictions, trauma and abuse such as PTSD and complex PTSD, adverse childhood experiences, eating difficulties, low self-esteem, stress and anxiety, relationship and family issues, grief and loss, anger, career challenges, bipolar disorder, depression, ADHD and coaching for life transitions. She also offers focused support for issues related to abandonment, adoption and foster care, attachment and communication problems, codependency, recovery from narcissistic abuse, and other complex relational or developmental concerns.
Dea approaches therapy from a collaborative, client-centered perspective that honors each person as the expert of their own story. She emphasizes clients' existing strengths as resources for change and recovery, and she frames the decision to seek help as a courageous first step. Dea describes her role as a wholehearted supporter and guide, helping clients move toward more fulfilling and manageable lives.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Dea Richardson have?
Dea Richardson has eight years of professional experience as a therapist.
Is Dea Richardson a registered therapist?
Yes. She holds the NCPS credential, which indicates professional registration as a practitioner.
In which languages does Dea Richardson provide therapy?
Dea Richardson provides therapy in English.
Where is Dea Richardson located?
Dea Richardson is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Dea Richardson as my therapist?
You can work with Dea Richardson through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Dea Richardson work with international clients?
Yes, Dea Richardson works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Dea Richardson cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support
Dea uses several evidence-informed approaches to support clients working online. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify personal values and build psychological flexibility by learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings while taking meaningful action - it is often helpful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and developing practical skills to change behaviors and mood, which can support recovery from depression, anxiety, and addictive behaviors. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a compassionate, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship in which the therapist listens deeply and supports the client’s own problem-solving and growth.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Dea works with each person to explore which methods best match their goals, preferences and needs, and she adapts the work over time based on what is most helpful.
Online therapy with Dea is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make therapy more accessible for people who live far away, have busy routines, or prefer the convenience of remote sessions while still working with registered professionals and therapists to make meaningful progress.