Kerry Deakin, BACP

Kerry Deakin is a UK-licensed therapist with 13 years of professional experience supporting people through a range of challenges. She works with stress and anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, and self-esteem issues, and also focuses on matters such as infidelity, jealousy, personality disorders, prejudice and discrimination, and sexual assault and abuse. Kerry sees clients as the experts of their own stories and aims to help them build on existing strengths to address what feels overwhelming. She recognizes that taking the first step toward a more fulfilling and happier life requires courage, and she offers steady, practical support throughout that process. Kerry holds BACP, membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, which reflects adherence to recognised professional standards for counselling and psychotherapy in the United Kingdom. She provides therapy in English and is based in the United Kingdom. Kerry does not currently accept international clients.

Evidence-based approaches and flexible online support

Kerry uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that are practical and focused on measurable change. One common strand of this work is structured, skill-focused therapy which helps people develop coping tools and problem-solving strategies - an approach often used for stress, anxiety, and everyday relationship challenges. Another strand emphasises trauma-informed support that helps people process past harm, rebuild self-esteem, and restore a sense of safety at a pace that feels manageable. Both approaches rely on proven methods and are tailored to each person’s needs.

Kerry approaches the choice of method collaboratively - she will work with each client to identify the best fit based on their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, adjusting the plan as progress is made. This collaborative process helps ensure that therapy feels relevant and achievable.

Online therapy makes it possible to access this work through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to fit consistent support into daily life and to maintain momentum between sessions while working with a licensed professional.