Deborah Gornall, BACP

Deborah Gornall is a warm, friendly and fully qualified therapist who brings a compassionate, non-judgemental presence to her work. She is trained in Client-Centered therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and draws on those approaches to offer practical techniques tailored to each person's needs and goals. Deborah has supported people through many of the difficulties life can bring, including grief, anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship issues and obsessive compulsive disorder, and she aims to meet each client where they are.

She works with empathy and genuine care, creating a space where clients can explore their experiences without fear of criticism. Deborah values each person’s uniqueness and believes that clients have the capacity to make the changes they want to see in their lives. She follows the standards of the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and incorporates those ethical guidelines into her practice.

Understanding that taking the first step toward therapy can feel difficult, Deborah focuses on making that step easier by offering practical support, clear options, and a collaborative approach to choosing the most suitable strategies. Her aim is to work alongside clients to find realistic, achievable ways to address the issues they bring.

Client-Centered and CBT approaches delivered online

Client-Centered therapy focuses on creating an accepting, empathetic space where clients lead the conversation and explore their feelings at their own pace. This approach helps people gain insight, build self-awareness and feel understood while working through issues such as relationship concerns, grief and self-esteem challenges.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a practical, goal-oriented method that helps identify unhelpful thinking patterns and the behaviours that maintain them. CBT can support people facing anxiety, low mood and certain compulsive behaviours by teaching skills to challenge thoughts and develop healthier coping strategies.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Deborah works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences, and will adapt techniques as therapy progresses to ensure the best possible match.

Online therapy with Deborah is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, giving flexibility in how sessions are scheduled and attended. These options make it easier to access support from different locations and to choose a format that fits day-to-day life, helping people maintain continuity of care even when routines change.