- Grief and loss
- Relationship work
- Mindfulness and CBT
About Deborah
Deborah Frost is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with seven years' experience. She works with grief and loss alongside a wide range of concerns such as stress, anxiety, relationships, depression and trauma. Deborah also supports people facing intimacy or parenting difficulties and those dealing with long-term illness or career and self-esteem pressures.
Her approach is client-centred. She listens first and lets clients steer the pace and focus of sessions. Deborah combines client-centred work with cognitive behavioural ideas, psychodynamic thinking, mindfulness and elements from the Gottman Method when relationship work is needed.
In sessions she helps people name what they feel and try out practical ways to change unhelpful patterns. That can mean looking at thoughts and behaviours, noticing emotional triggers, or practicing brief mindfulness exercises. When couples meet, she draws on relationship-focused tools to improve communication and repair interactions.
Deborah has additional qualifications in depression, trauma, couples counselling, supervision and grief and loss. She has experience supporting people who have experienced abuse and those on the autism spectrum.
She accepts international clients and runs appointments at times including some evenings and weekend mornings by arrangement. Before booking, clients should confirm current session options using the online booking flow and the short matching questionnaire.
Approaches used in online sessions and what they involve
Deborah commonly blends client-centred work with cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness in remote sessions. Client-centred work means the client sets the pace and topics while the counsellor reflects and helps clarify what matters most. This fits well for people wanting to talk through guilt or losses in their own words.Cognitive behavioural therapy looks at the connections between thoughts, feelings and actions. It involves trying out different ways of thinking and behaving to break unhelpful cycles, which can be useful for anxiety, depression and persistent guilt. Mindfulness therapy uses simple attention exercises to reduce reactivity and to help notice emotions without judgement.
Choosing an approach is collaborative. Deborah will discuss which methods could help based on a person's goals, history and what feels manageable. She adapts over time if something is not working and encourages small practical steps that suit everyday life.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online work helpful because it can fit around work or family commitments, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Registered or accredited professionals can offer online sessions that make it easier to attend from different locations, and Deborah arranges timings that include some evenings and weekend mornings by request.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What types of problems does she work with?
She works with grief and loss and a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma, parenting and career pressures.
How would she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
Deborah uses a client-centred style combined with cognitive behavioural and psychodynamic ideas to help people name and understand guilt or shame and to try practical steps that reduce their impact.
What is her professional background?
She has seven years' experience and additional qualifications in depression, trauma, couples counselling, supervision and grief and loss.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She practises in the United Kingdom and is registered with the BACP.
Do sessions happen in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She accepts international clients; confirm the practical details and time zones when you match and book.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions operate via a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule your first session through the booking flow.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.