Deena Ramkhelawon

• Stress and anxiety
• Parenting and family
• CBT and ACT

About Deena

Deena Ramkhelawon works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns using approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has 17 years' experience working with a wide range of common life problems and longer-standing mood and anxiety difficulties.

She uses a mix of talking therapies so clients can talk through what matters to them. Sessions focus on identifying unhelpful patterns, learning practical skills and testing small changes between meetings. Deena aims to make sessions straightforward and focused on what the client wants to address.

Her practice addresses issues such as parenting stresses, caregiver fatigue, communication problems, relationship breakdown, career concerns and coping with life changes. There is also support for specific difficulties including obsessive-compulsive patterns, panic, phobias, chronic pain and mood problems.

Deena draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based ideas, Client-Centred work, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and psychodynamic thinking. These approaches are used to help with unhelpful thoughts, emotional reactions and long-standing relational patterns.

People who come to see her can expect a collaborative working style. Initial sessions explore current difficulties and set practical goals. From there she works with clients to try new ways of responding and to build coping strategies for everyday life.

The practice is based in the United Kingdom and sessions are conducted in English. Fees vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions

Deena works with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) among other approaches. ACT focuses on helping people notice thoughts and feelings without getting overwhelmed by them and clarifying personal values to guide action. CBT looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and teaches practical skills for managing anxiety, low mood and panic.

Attachment-Based ideas are also used to look at how early relationships influence current patterns. This can help with relationship concerns, communication problems and feelings of abandonment by making sense of repeated reactions and testing new ways of relating. The therapist discusses these ideas and how they might fit the client’s situation during assessment.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will collaborate with the client to choose methods that suit their goals and preferences, and will review what is helping as therapy progresses.

Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as the biography does not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work and family life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They can also suit people who prefer not to be on camera or who need lower bandwidth options. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists commonly use these practical benefits to help maintain continuity of care.

Topics Deena lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Family conflicts
• Parenting issues
• Self-esteem
• Depression
• Relationship issues
• Career difficulties
• Coping with life changes
• Compassion fatigue
• Abandonment
• Attachment issues
• Caregiver issues and stress
• Chronic pain, illness, and disability
• Communication problems
• Divorce and separation
• Family problems
• Life purpose
• Money and financial issues
• Mood disorders
• Multicultural concerns
• Narcissism
• Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Phobias
• Postpartum depression
• Pregnancy and childbirth
• Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
• Self-love
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Women's issues
• Workplace issues

Ways of working

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Attachment-Based Therapy
• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Psychodynamic Therapy
• Solution-Focused Therapy

Questions about Deena

Does she work with anxiety and panic?

Yes. Anxiety, panic attacks, health anxiety and phobias are listed among her areas of focus.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based and Client-Centred approaches and psychodynamic ideas.

How much experience does she have?

She has 17 years of clinical experience working with a range of common life problems and longer-standing mood and anxiety difficulties.

Is she registered with a professional body in the UK?

Yes. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Are sessions available in other languages?

Sessions are offered in English only.

Can I have sessions from outside the UK?

No. She does not accept international clients at this time.

What formats are the sessions offered in?

Please confirm the current session formats before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are offered.

How much do sessions cost and how do subscriptions work?

Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.