Deborah Batten

• Stress and anxiety
• Grief and loss
• ADHD and autism

About Deborah

Deborah Batten helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem and depression, and supports those coping with life changes and addictions. She works in a way that recognises the client as the expert in their own story and draws on each person’s strengths. Deborah is registered with NCPS and has 14 years of professional experience in the United Kingdom.

Her approach is conversational and practical. Sessions focus on what is happening now and on small, manageable steps that can reduce distress. She listens to what matters most to the client and offers ways to try out new coping methods between meetings.

Deborah has worked with issues around relationships, intimacy, parenting pressures, and work-related strain such as compassion fatigue. She also supports people with ADHD and with autism and Asperger Syndrome, helping them navigate everyday challenges and routines.

For questions about eating, sleeping, anger or substance-related concerns, she applies straightforward strategies and pacing to prevent overwhelm. Conversations can cover how emotions affect behaviour and what patterns someone might choose to change first.

Many clients bring worries about career direction or identity including LGBT concerns; Deborah helps clarify priorities and practical next steps. To begin, clients are asked to use the site questionnaire and schedule a first session so she can understand their goals and explain her working methods in more detail.

How Deborah uses common therapeutic methods online

Deborah works from evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach she uses is problem-focused work, which breaks larger issues into specific problems and tests small changes to see what helps in daily life. This is useful for stress, anxiety, and coping with life transitions.

She also uses behavioural approaches that look at routines and actions. These methods help with sleep, eating concerns, motivation and managing addictive patterns by planning small, achievable changes and tracking progress over time.

Finding the right approach is part of the work itself. Deborah will discuss options with the client, try out suitable methods, and adjust them according to the person’s needs and goals. This is a collaborative process where the client’s preferences guide what is tried next.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work or family commitments, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. The emphasis is on making sessions practical and on helping people apply what they discuss to daily routines.

Topics Deborah lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Grief
• Self-esteem
• Depression
• Coping with life changes
• Addictions
• LGBT
• Relationship issues
• Family conflicts
• Trauma and abuse
• Intimacy-related issues
• Eating disorders
• Sleeping disorders
• Parenting issues
• Anger management
• Career difficulties
• Compassion fatigue
• ADHD
• Autism and Asperger Syndrome

Questions about Deborah

Does she work with anxiety?

Yes. She supports people with stress and anxiety using practical coping strategies and conversation about triggers and patterns.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She uses a conversational, problem-focused style that emphasizes small, manageable steps and real-life coping techniques.

How long has she been practising?

She has 14 years of professional experience in the United Kingdom.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is registered with NCPS and works in the United Kingdom.

Can I have sessions in other languages?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does she take international clients?

No, she does not accept international clients at this time.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location; sessions operate via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start counselling with her?

Use the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.