Dea Richardson , NCPS

Dea Richardson is a licensed therapist and EMDR practitioner based in the United Kingdom with 8 years of professional experience supporting people through trauma, addiction, mood concerns, and relationship difficulties. She holds the NCPS credential - a professional qualification indicating formal training and adherence to practice standards - and combines that background with practical, evidence-informed approaches to help clients move forward.

Dea has specific experience working with PTSD, complex PTSD, adverse childhood experiences, stress and anxiety, addiction recovery, relationship and family conflicts, and recovery from narcissistic abuse. Her broader specialties include eating concerns, self-esteem, coping with life changes, grief, anger, bipolar and depressive disorders, ADHD, career challenges, and coaching for personal growth. She also works with issues related to attachment, abandonment, adoption and foster care, blended families, body image, caregiving stress, codependency, communication and commitment problems, dissociation, and separation.

Dea adopts a strengths-based stance, viewing each person as the expert on their own story and drawing on their existing resources to support change. She approaches therapy with compassion and dedication, supporting clients who are ready to take steps toward greater well-being and more fulfilling relationships.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most and take action toward those values while learning to relate differently to difficult thoughts and feelings. It is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, unconditional positive regard, and active listening so the client can explore their experience and find their own solutions; it supports self-esteem, relationships, and personal growth. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms and build practical coping skills, and it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, trauma-related symptoms, and stress.

Dea Richardson works collaboratively with each person to determine which approach or combination of approaches best fits their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative exploration is part of the therapeutic process and helps shape a tailored plan that aligns with what the client wants to achieve.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for scheduling around work, family, and geographic constraints. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, try different formats to see what feels most comfortable, and access licensed professionals from different locations while keeping the focus on practical, effective support.