Dea Richardson, NCPS

Dea Richardson is a licensed therapist and EMDR practitioner based in the United Kingdom with eight years of clinical experience supporting people through trauma, anxiety, and recovery. She works with clients affected by PTSD, complex PTSD, adverse childhood experiences, stress and anxiety, addictions, relationship challenges, family conflict, and recovery from narcissistic abuse. Her background combines trauma-informed care with practical tools to help clients move forward.

Holding the NCPS credential - a professional qualification that reflects training in counselling and psychotherapy - Dea blends structured interventions with empathic listening. She approaches each person as the expert of their own story, helping them identify strengths and resources they already possess while offering guidance on new strategies for coping and healing. Dea emphasizes collaborative work, tailoring sessions to individual goals and rhythms rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model.

Taking the first step toward change can feel daunting, and Dea frames that step as an act of courage. She aims to create a supportive environment where clients can explore difficult experiences, build resilience, and develop clearer pathways to a more fulfilling life. She is committed to accompanying clients wholeheartedly through their healing and growth.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice and make room for difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that reflect their values. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and situations where avoidance limits engagement in life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful patterns of thinking and behavior, offering practical skills for managing symptoms of anxiety, depression, and some trauma-related reactions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the client’s own perspective and strengths, with the therapist providing empathy and acceptance to facilitate personal growth and clearer decision making.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dea works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress unfolds. Licensed professionals often combine elements from different approaches to tailor care to the individual.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility for people with busy lives or who are located far from in-person services. Dea provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different comfort levels and schedules, making it easier to maintain continuity of care and access support when it is needed most.