Deborah Gornall , BACP

Deborah Gornall is a warm, friendly and fully qualified therapist based in the United Kingdom with six years of professional experience. She is trained in Client-Centered (also known as Person-Centred) Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and she brings both a compassionate presence and practical techniques to her work.

Deborah has supported people through a wide range of difficulties, including grief, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship problems and obsessive-compulsive concerns. She adapts her approach to each person, offering empathetic listening alongside evidence-informed strategies to address issues such as self-esteem, trauma and abuse, family conflict, eating and mood disorders, hoarding, paranoia and other complex challenges.

Guided by the ethical framework of the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - Deborah combines non-judgmental understanding with goal-focused work. She values each person’s uniqueness and believes in their capacity for change, helping to make the early steps toward support more manageable. Deborah accepts new clients, including international clients, and works collaboratively to find the best therapeutic fit for individual needs and preferences.

Client-Centered and CBT approaches for online support

Deborah uses Client-Centered Therapy to create an empathic, non-judgmental space where clients can explore their feelings and values. This approach emphasizes listening, acceptance and the client’s own capacity for insight, and it is often helpful for issues such as low self-esteem, relationship struggles and navigating life changes.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is also a core part of her work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and developing practical strategies to change them. It can be especially useful for anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive patterns and coping with stressful situations.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Deborah works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits best. She discusses goals, preferences and progress together so the plan evolves to meet changing needs.

Online therapy with Deborah is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent support, accommodate international clients and choose a format that suits the pace and style of the individual. Licensed professionals and therapists can adapt these methods to help clients work toward their goals from wherever they are.