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Deborah Frost

Therapist

Deborah Frost

BACP

United Kingdom · 7+ years of experience

Supportive counsellor for grief and relationships

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  • Client-led approach
  • Supports autism
  • BACP credential

About Deborah

Deborah Frost is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with seven years of experience. She supports people facing grief, loss, anxiety, depression and stress, and helps with relationship and intimacy issues. She also works with clients on parenting concerns, career coaching and coping with life changes. Deborah lists Intellectual disability among her areas of focus and notes experience supporting people with autism and survivors of abuse.

Her style is warm and non-judgemental. Sessions are client led and Deborah aims to help people feel stronger and more able to meet their goals. She adapts each session to the person’s needs and uses an integrated approach rather than one fixed method.

Deborah draws on a mix of approaches, including client-centred work, cognitive behavioural techniques, mindfulness, psychodynamic ideas and aspects of the Gottman Method. She uses tools from these approaches to help with thinking patterns, communication and emotional coping. This flexible blend is chosen to fit the situation and the person.

She holds BACP in her listed credentials and has additional qualifications in depression, trauma, couples counselling, supervision and grief and loss. Deborah has worked with adults, couples and young people from 11 to 18, and has experience supporting people with autism and other long-term conditions. She accepts international clients and runs sessions at times that can include weekends by request.

To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

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Areas of expertise

Also works with

LGBTTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBody imageCancerChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIntellectual disabilityJealousyMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesNarcissismPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualityWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Credentials

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Step 3

Approaches that inform online work

Deborah draws on client-centred work that focuses on listening and following the person’s lead, helping them make their own choices and build self-awareness. This approach is often used for grief, self esteem and coping with life changes.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, which looks at thoughts and behaviours and introduces practical exercises to reduce anxiety and lift mood. CBT can help with stress management, depression and unhelpful thinking patterns.

The therapist treats finding the right way of working as a collaborative process. She will discuss goals and preferences with each person and adapt methods as they go, aiming to find what fits best for the issue and the individual.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm the available online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets people continue therapy when life circumstances change, while the therapist and client decide together which approaches and practical arrangements suit them best.

Step 4

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Deborah work with?

She supports people with grief and loss, stress, anxiety, depression and relationship problems, among other issues such as parenting, career and compassion fatigue.

How would you describe her therapy style?

The approach is warm and non-judgemental and client led. Sessions are adapted to each person so they can focus on practical steps toward their goals.

What is her professional background?

She has seven years' experience and additional qualifications in depression, trauma, couples counselling, supervision and grief and loss.

What credentials and location are listed?

The profile lists BACP as a credential and the therapist is based in the United Kingdom.

Which languages and international options are available?

Sessions are offered in English and the therapist accepts international clients.

What session formats are offered?

Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options with the service before booking.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

What do I need to do to get started?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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