Deborah Flett, NCPS

Deborah Flett is an adult pluralistic psychotherapist and counsellor with three years of experience working in adult services. She has supported people facing a wide range of challenges, including depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, self-harm, bereavement, career transitions, and neurological health concerns affecting clients and their families. Her work has also included assisting many who have experienced physical and emotional abuse and childhood trauma.

Her practice is grounded in a person-centered, client-led ethos within a pluralistic framework. Deborah engages clients in shared decision-making, selecting therapeutic processes and activities together to suit each person and each stage of their work. Her approach blends humanistic warmth with psychodynamic insight and cognitive-behavioural techniques to address patterns of thought, feeling, and relationship dynamics.

Deborah holds NCPS, a counselling credential, and approaches every client with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. She emphasizes collaborative planning so people can clarify goals and discover practical steps toward a more fulfilling life. Seeking change takes courage, and Deborah is committed to supporting and empowering adults ready to take those steps toward wellbeing.

Approaches and Online Care

Deborah commonly draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients notice difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying personal values and taking committed action toward what matters. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a supportive, nonjudgemental relationship where clients lead the pace and topics of change and feel heard and respected. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical strategies to identify and test unhelpful thinking patterns and to build skills for managing anxiety, low mood, and relationship stresses.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Deborah works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Treatment plans are adjusted over time based on progress and client feedback, so the process remains shared and responsive.

Online therapy with Deborah is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for clients with different schedules and needs. These options make it easier for people to access regular support from licensed professionals and therapists without needing to travel, helping maintain continuity of care alongside everyday life.