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Deborah Gornall, BACP

Deborah Gornall is a warm and approachable counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief and relationship problems.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Grief
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About Deborah

Deborah Gornall is a warm and approachable counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief and relationship problems. She offers calm, non-judgemental support and practical ways to cope. Deborah uses everyday language and simple tools so conversations stay clear and focused.

She draws on six years of experience working with depression, addictions, OCD and a wide range of life changes. Deborah combines Client-Centred Therapy with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to match the way she works to each person’s needs.

Background and approach

This means she listens first, and then introduces techniques that feel useful. Sessions are guided by what the client wants to achieve. Deborah helps people notice patterns in thoughts and behaviours and tries small, manageable steps to change them.

She also offers space to grieve loss and to talk through relationship strain without judgement. Her practice follows the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy code of ethics, and she aims to treat everyone with respect and honesty. Conversations are paced to suit the individual, whether someone needs practical tools or a place to be heard.

Deborah works with issues such as self-esteem, bipolar mood challenges, eating concerns and seasonal affective disorder. She also supports people dealing with trauma, sexual assault and self-harm by offering steady, person-focused care. The emphasis is on realistic goals and gradual progress.

To begin, Deborah asks people to be clear about what they want from counselling and to bring that into the first sessions. From there she adapts the mix of listening and active techniques so the work stays relevant and manageable.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	385101	June 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

Everything Deborah lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Ways of working Deborah names

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How Deborah’s approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy is focused on listening and offering acceptance. The counsellor provides an empathic space where the person sets the pace and decides what to explore, which helps with issues like grief, relationship strain and low self-esteem.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions connect. It uses practical exercises and short tasks to reduce anxiety, manage low mood and address obsessive or compulsive patterns.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process. Deborah works collaboratively to understand goals and preferences, then tries methods that fit the person’s situation. Sessions may start with listening and then include CBT techniques if they seem helpful.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video lets people read facial expressions and have a fuller conversation. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit into a break at work. Live chat and messaging suit shorter check-ins or moments when typing feels easier. These options give flexibility for different routines and needs while keeping the therapeutic work focused and practical.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Deborah help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and relationship issues, along with addictions, eating problems and bipolar mood challenges.

How would Deborah describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is warm and non-judgemental, listening first and then offering practical tools drawn from client-centred work and CBT.

What is her experience working as a counsellor?

She has six years of experience working with a range of difficulties including OCD, trauma, self-harm and personality-related concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

Deborah is listed with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and works in the United Kingdom.

Can sessions be held in languages other than English?

Sessions are offered in English.

What formats are available for sessions?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are sessions priced?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start working with Deborah?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing the short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to the therapist's availability.