- Years in practice
- 6
- Registration
- BACP
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
- Focus
- Eating disorders
About Deborah
Deborah Marku is a counsellor who blends several practical approaches to help people facing stress, anxiety, grief and parenting strains. She uses clear, down-to-earth language so conversations feel manageable. Deborah brings six years of professional experience and holds the BACP credential.
She works with people dealing with trauma and abuse, eating and food-related concerns, and difficulties with sleep and self-esteem. Deborah also supports those coping with life changes, career stress, compassion fatigue and relationship challenges.
Background and approach
Her background includes work with neurodivergence such as autism and ADHD, and with issues linked to attachment, abandonment and blended family dynamics. Her style is pluralistic - she draws on different therapy methods to fit each person. That can include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to focus on values, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for practical thought and behaviour work.
She also uses Solution-Focused ideas to set concrete goals and Internal Family Systems to look at inner parts when helpful. Deborah emphasises client strengths and active collaboration. She treats people as the experts in their own stories and helps them build skills they can use outside sessions.
Practical steps and small changes are favoured over long lectures. Sessions are offered in English and are delivered online by video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. People who want to begin can follow the platform steps to complete a short matching questionnaire and arrange sessions according to availability.
What Deborah works with
Everything Deborah lists, in their own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Deborah helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- ADHD
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Control issues
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Domestic violence
- Eating and food-related issues
- Family problems
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Immigration issues
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Visually impaired
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Deborah lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Therapy approaches that work well online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take small actions that matter to them. It is useful for anxiety, depression and when someone wants to live more aligned with what they care about. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviours. It is often chosen for anxiety, sleep problems, low mood and practical symptom relief.Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. Deborah will discuss different ways of working and agree on methods that match the person's goals, needs and preferences. This means therapy can shift over time as priorities change and progress is made.
Online sessions offer practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, while phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit into a short break. Live chat and text-based messaging suit quick check-ins, shorter reflections or when writing feels easier than speaking. These options make it simpler to keep therapy consistent around work, childcare and daily life, while allowing the therapist and client to shape the plan together.
Questions people ask about Deborah
What kinds of concerns does Deborah help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, eating and food-related difficulties, parenting concerns, ADHD-related issues, relationship and family tensions, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleep problems, low self-esteem, career stress, depression and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is pluralistic and practical, combining methods to suit each person. Sessions focus on clear steps, values, and skills people can use between meetings.
How much professional experience does she have?
Deborah has six years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom, including work with neurodivergence and eating concerns.
What credentials and region are listed?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP, and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international clients are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is provided online through video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Deborah?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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