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Dea Richardson, NCPS

Calm, body-aware counselling for life’s big challenges

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About Dea

Dea Richardson is a counsellor with eight years of practice in the United Kingdom. She holds the NCPS credential and offers a calm, grounded approach for people facing intense emotional challenges. Sessions are aimed at helping people feel steadier and more able to cope with everyday life.

Dea blends body-oriented work with talking therapies. She uses Somatic methods alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and cognitive approaches. That mix helps people notice how stress shows up in the body and then build practical ways to manage it.

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Background and approach

Her background includes work with trauma, PTSD and complex trauma, as well as addiction recovery and eating concerns. She also supports people dealing with anxiety, depression, bipolar difficulties and grief. Dea helps with relationship and family tensions, along with issues like abandonment, attachment and codependency.

Sessions focus on practical skills and gentle exploration. The counsellor centres each person’s own experience and strengths. Conversations are paced to suit the individual and often include simple exercises to try between sessions.

Dea offers a straightforward way to begin therapy. People complete a short matching questionnaire and then arrange sessions that suit their schedule. She accepts clients internationally and works in English.

How somatic and evidence-based approaches work online

Somatic-informed work helps people notice how feelings and memories show up in the body. Online sessions can guide gentle body awareness exercises and pacing so people learn to track tension, grounding and breath. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) teaches practical ways to accept difficult thoughts and focus on values-based actions, which helps with anxiety, stress and life changes. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and supporting each person as the expert in their own life, creating space to make sense of hard experiences and build confidence.

Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. The counsellor will check what feels most helpful and adapt methods to fit each person’s goals and preferences. That could mean focusing more on body work for someone noticing strong physical reactions, or using ACT tools when the priority is managing avoidance and taking action.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect using video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family life and different time zones. Many people find the choice of formats helps them stay consistent with sessions and practise techniques between meetings.
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Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with a wide range of concerns including addictions, trauma and abuse, eating issues, self-esteem, anxiety and depression. Other areas include grief, anger, relationship and family tensions, career stress and bipolar challenges.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style blends body-focused work with talk therapy and practical skills. Sessions often combine noticing bodily responses with exercises to manage thoughts and feelings.
What is her professional background?
She has eight years of experience working with people on trauma, addiction recovery and emotional regulation. Her work includes supporting recovery from narcissistic abuse and complex trauma.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She practises in the United Kingdom and holds the NCPS credential as listed in her profile.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Yes. Sessions are offered to international clients and are conducted in English.
Which session formats are available?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are fees handled for sessions?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability and are managed through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience
8 years
Licensed
Languages
English