Deena Ramkhelawon, BACP

Deena Ramkhelawon is a UK-based therapist with 17 years of clinical experience, offering an integrative approach that draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention, cognitive and psychodynamic ideas, and person-centred practice. She is registered with the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and blends evidence-informed techniques with a warm, empathic style to help people navigate common life challenges as well as more severe difficulties such as obsessive-compulsive disorder, anxiety and depression.

Deena has a particular interest in working with OCD and related anxieties, and she uses psychoeducation alongside ERP - Exposure and Response Prevention - to develop personalised treatment plans at a pace that feels manageable for each individual. She also supports clients dealing with relationship and family concerns, parenting stresses, work-related pressures, low self-esteem, and transitions such as separation or bereavement.

Her practice focuses on building a trusting therapeutic relationship where clients can explore thoughts, feelings and behaviours without judgement. By helping clients gain clearer insight into their internal world, Deena aims to facilitate meaningful change, increased confidence and practical coping strategies that fit each person’s life circumstances.

Deena works collaboratively with clients to identify goals and tailor sessions to their needs, offering a professional, accepting and compassionate space for people to begin the work of healing and growth.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Deena draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy and Client-Centred Therapy to guide her online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that align with their values - it is often used for anxiety, stress and difficulties with motivation. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationship patterns influence current connections and emotional responses - it can be helpful for relationship difficulties, abandonment concerns and family dynamics. Client-Centred Therapy provides a supportive, non-judgemental space where the client’s experience is central - this approach supports self-exploration, self-esteem and emotional coping.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Deena works collaboratively with each person to identify methods that match their needs, goals and preferences. She adapts techniques over time so therapy remains relevant and workable for the client.

Online sessions are offered by licensed professionals using video calls, phone conversations, live chat or text-based messaging, which makes it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to access care from home. These options provide flexibility in scheduling and communication style, allowing clients to choose the format that feels most comfortable and practical for their circumstances.