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- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- ADHD and autism
About Deborah
Deborah Batten is a counsellor registered with the NCPS and has 14 years of experience in the United Kingdom. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, grief and loss, low self-esteem, depression and motivation difficulties. She also supports those dealing with relationship and intimacy concerns, addiction, sleep or eating problems, and career or parenting strain.
Deborah encourages people to describe their own story and highlights existing strengths as part of the work. Sessions focus on practical steps and clear conversation rather than jargon. The aim is to break larger problems into manageable next steps and to build everyday skills for coping.
Her practice pays attention to life transitions and the challenges that follow trauma and abuse. She also has an additional focus on autism and Asperger Syndrome and works with people on ADHD-related concerns. People bring issues such as compassion fatigue, anger, or sexual identity questions, and these are addressed through straightforward talk and problem-solving.
Deborah draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help with mood, anxiety and behavioural concerns. She supports people who identify as LGBT and those facing challenges from family relationships. Her approach is collaborative and practical, with an emphasis on identifying what will work in a person’s daily life.
Beginning therapy involves a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time, and fees vary with location.
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How Deborah uses evidence-based approaches online
Deborah uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address common difficulties such as anxiety, depression and grief. Cognitive approaches help people notice and change unhelpful thought patterns and are useful for anxiety and low mood. Behavioural strategies focus on small, practical changes to daily routines and activity levels to improve sleep, motivation and mood.The choice of approach is worked out together. Deborah asks about goals, current difficulties and what has or has not helped before. That shared decision-making means the way forward can be adjusted as the work progresses and as practical needs change.
Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals, including counsellors, use online conversations to deliver the same therapeutic techniques they use face to face, adapted to the practicalities of remote sessions.
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Areas of expertise
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Experience
14+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What issues does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem difficulties and depression. She also works with concerns including addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, eating and sleeping problems, career strain and compassion fatigue.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and practical, focusing on clear conversation and steps people can use day to day. She asks people about their own story and builds on existing strengths.
How long has she practised?
She has 14 years of professional experience working with a range of mood and behavioural concerns.
What credentials and region apply?
She is registered with the NCPS and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients book with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for?
Sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time; fees vary with location.
How do I begin the process?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.