Deborah Smith, BACP
- Addictions and trauma
- Parenting and family
- Relationship support
About Deborah Smith
Believing that each person is the expert in their own life, Deborah emphasises clients' existing strengths as the foundation for change. She encourages courageous first steps toward a more fulfilling life and focuses on empowering clients to build sustainable coping strategies. Her approach combines empathy with clear, goal-oriented support so clients feel heard and guided while they work toward their priorities.
Deborah accepts new clients in the United Kingdom and provides therapy in English. She aims to create a collaborative space where people can explore difficult experiences, develop new patterns in relationships, and move toward greater emotional wellbeing with steady, compassionate support.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Deborah Smith have?
Deborah Smith has 11 years of professional experience working in therapeutic settings.
Is Deborah Smith a registered therapist?
Yes. Deborah Smith holds BACP accreditation, indicating membership in the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and adherence to recognised professional standards.
In which languages does Deborah Smith provide therapy?
Deborah Smith provides therapy in English.
Where is Deborah Smith located?
Deborah Smith is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Deborah Smith as my therapist?
You can work with Deborah Smith through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Deborah Smith work with international clients?
Deborah Smith does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Deborah Smith 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
Deborah Smith draws on attachment-based therapy to explore how early and current relationship patterns influence feelings and behaviour; this approach can be helpful for people struggling with connection, trust, abandonment, or repeat relationship difficulties. She also uses trauma-focused therapy to address the impact of traumatic events and help clients process painful memories and reduce the ways trauma shapes day-to-day functioning. In addition, Deborah incorporates client-centered therapy principles, offering a nonjudgmental, empathetic space where the client's perspective guides the pace and focus of sessions.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Deborah works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they set priorities, review progress, and adapt the plan as understanding deepens and circumstances change.
Online therapy with Deborah is available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent support from registered professionals without needing to travel, and they allow clients to choose the format that feels most manageable for engaging in therapy.