Dea Richardson , NCPS

Dea Richardson is a licensed therapist and an EMDR practitioner based in the United Kingdom, bringing eight years of clinical experience to her work. She holds the NCPS credential, a professional designation that indicates formal training and qualifications in psychological practice.

Dea has specialised experience supporting people through trauma-related difficulties, including PTSD, complex PTSD, and the impact of adverse childhood experiences. She also works with clients facing stress and anxiety, addiction recovery, relationship tensions, family conflict, and the aftermath of narcissistic abuse. Her approach blends trauma-informed care with practical strategies to help people regain stability and build resilience.

Dea frames the therapeutic process around the belief that each person is the expert of their own story and already possesses strengths that can be drawn on during recovery. She emphasizes the courage it takes to seek change and approaches each relationship with a wholehearted commitment to supporting clients through their journey toward a more fulfilling and happier life.

Therapeutic approaches and online care with Dea Richardson

Dea draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients clarify their values, accept difficult thoughts and feelings, and take committed action toward a meaningful life - an approach that can be useful for anxiety, stress, and adjustment challenges. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns and learning practical skills to change them, often supporting work with depression, anxiety, and coping strategies. In addition, Dea integrates Client-Centered Therapy principles, offering a warm, empathetic space where the client’s perspective guides the pace and focus of therapy.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Dea collaborates with each person to determine which methods best suit their needs, goals, and preferences. She works together with clients to adapt techniques and build a plan that feels manageable and relevant.

Online therapy with Dea is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care across locations and life changes while allowing therapists and licensed professionals to deliver consistent, focused support.