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Deborah Marku, BACP

Practical therapy for stress and anxiety

6 years in practice · based in United Kingdom · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Deborah

Deborah Marku is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who uses practical, evidence-informed approaches to help people manage stress and anxiety. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and brings six years of professional experience to her work.

Deborah writes in a straightforward way and aims to make the first step feel possible for anyone who is worried or overwhelmed. Deborah blends several approaches to match each person’s needs rather than using a single method.

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Background and approach

She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to help with anxious thoughts and unhelpful patterns. Solution-Focused techniques help set small, achievable goals and notice progress quickly. Her background includes additional training via a Master Diploma from the National Centre for Eating Disorders, which covered eating issues and obesity.

Deborah also has experience supporting people who are neurodivergent, including autism, ADHD and dyslexia, and she works with concerns such as trauma, relationship difficulties, grief and self-esteem. In sessions she treats clients as the expert on their own life and looks for strengths to build on. Conversations focus on practical steps, clearer thinking and skills people can use between sessions.

Deborah aims to make therapy straightforward and useful for day-to-day life. Therapy is offered via video calls, phone, live chat or text messaging. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time and vary in cost by location and therapist availability.

How Deborah's approaches work online

Deborah commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in online sessions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice what matters to them and take small actions toward those values even when uncomfortable thoughts appear. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and trying practical exercises to change patterns that keep anxiety or low mood going.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Deborah will talk with each person about goals and preferences and agree a plan together. That might mean trying one method for a few sessions and adjusting it if needed so the work fits day-to-day life.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video works well when visual cues help the conversation. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and suit shorter check-ins. Live chat or text can be useful for brief exchanges, ongoing reflections, or when someone prefers written communication. These options help people fit therapy around work, caring duties or different schedules.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does Deborah commonly help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, eating and body image concerns, parenting strains, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, sleep difficulties and self-esteem problems.
What is Deborah's general therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and collaborative, using short-term goal work alongside therapy that addresses thoughts and values. Sessions focus on clear steps and skills to try between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
Deborah has six years of professional experience working with a range of concerns, including eating-related issues and neurodivergent presentations.
What professional accreditation does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Deborah offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are costs and payments handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Deborah?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
6 years
Licensed
Languages
English

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