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Dea Richardson, NCPS

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Dea is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Dea. View 32 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in United Kingdom
Accepts worldwide clients

Recent reviews

Ever since I’ve been seeing Dea, I’ve made a lot of progress and have had many realizations about my blockages that are really helping me get past them.

Reviewed November 2024

She’s an empathetic listener and very professional! Nonjudgmental and gentle yet intelligent and insightful! She’s been with me through harsh times. Thank you betterhelp and thank you Dea!

Reviewed July 2024

More about Dea

  • 7 years' experience
  • Female
  • NCPS

I am a licensed therapist and an EMDR practitioner in the UK, with 7 years of professional work experience.

I have experience and certification in helping clients with:

- PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder)

- CPTSD (Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder)

- ACE (Adverse Childhood Experiences)

- Stress & Anxiety

- Coping with addictions

- Relationship issues

- Family conflicts and

- Recovery from a narcissistic abuse

I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you.

Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage and I feel privileged to be part of your journey.

I am here to support you in that process wholeheartedly.

Specialties

Addictions Trauma and abuse Eating disorders Self esteem Coping with life changes Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Family conflicts Grief Anger management Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Depression Coaching ADHD Abandonment Adoption and foster care Attachment issues Avoidant personality Blended family issues Body image Caregiver issues and stress Codependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issues Coping with natural or human-caused disaster Dependent personality Dissociation Divorce and separation Drug and alcohol addiction Eating and food-related issues Emptiness Family of origin issues Family problems Fatherhood issues Forgiveness Guilt and shame Hoarding Immigration issues Impulsivity Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Men's issues Midlife crisis Veteran and Armed Forces Issues Money and financial issues Mood disorders Multicultural concerns Narcissism Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Paranoia Personality disorders Phobias Postpartum depression Post-traumatic stress Pregnancy and childbirth Prejudice and discrimination Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling) Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Self-harm Self-love Sexual assault and abuse Social anxiety and phobia Women's issues Workplace issues Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Somatic Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

  • NCPS · United Kingdom · NCS18-06475 · Expires April 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.

Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.

Reviews for Dea Richardson

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

32 reviews

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Clients mention: Recommend Great Thank you Easy Grateful Helped Professional Amazing Comfortable Empathetic

Ever since I’ve been seeing Dea, I’ve made a lot of progress and have had many realizations about my blockages that are really helping me get past them.

Reviewed November 2024

She’s an empathetic listener and very professional! Nonjudgmental and gentle yet intelligent and insightful! She’s been with me through harsh times. Thank you betterhelp and thank you Dea!

Reviewed July 2024

I have been working with Dea for a few weeks now and already I have uncovered many deeply rooted beliefs and conditionings that I am actively working on. Thank you Dea for being a great guide on this path to self love, peace and fulfillment.

Reviewed June 2024

She is a lovely therapist. She is understanding and supportive and let’s you take your time. She is very friendly and helpful!

Reviewed June 2024

Dea has a very calming effect and always listens intently and offers great advice. Couldn’t rate her higher.

Reviewed May 2024

Possibly the most experienced and equipped therapist I’ve ever spoken to. From Dea’s compassion for her clients, to her wealth of therapeutic knowledge, I simply don’t know how she could be more recommended. Better Help is lucky to have her on board, and I’m fortunate to have been matched with her. 10 stars all day long. ⭐️

Reviewed April 2024

Dea is very caring and always tries to help and listen.

Reviewed April 2024

I am truly grateful for Dea's guidance, support, non-judgement, accountability, and attention. I really feel like I have someone routing for me and she guides me to ask and answer the difficult questions to really get to the bottom of the issue. Thank you Dea!

Reviewed April 2024

Dea approaches her role with kindness, patience, professionalism, and expertise. She creates a warm and safe environment for you to speak freely and helps you to understand yourself and your experiences very well.

Reviewed April 2024

I've been having sessions with Dea for over a year and it's incredible how much she has helped me. With a combinations of techniques to suit my needs she is always able to tap deeper and deeper into what troubles me and helps me find solutions that resonate with me.

Reviewed March 2024

Exceptional therapist, efficient, great listening skills, proactive, I definitely recommend

Reviewed March 2024

Dea is the kindest, most thoughtful and fair therapist I have ever had. I have worked with her through some incredibly difficult periods of my life and she has been nothing but respectful and considerate towards me. I feel like a different person to when I first started speaking to her. She has lifted my spirits immensely and is helping me to become the person I never thought I could be. I cannot recommend her highly enough!

Reviewed February 2024

Dea is an amazing listener, and gives great and calming advice. It has been amazing working with her! She made me reflect by asking questions, and guided me through it. I really enjoyed my sessions

Reviewed December 2023

I am so happy to have been matched with Dea from the first session she made me feel confident that I can get better

Reviewed November 2023

Dea has been a real life-saver these past few months. She's kind, caring, compassionate and empathetic – and her expertise in EMDR therapy has allowed me to work through some trauma that had been holding me back for a long time. Since working with Dea, I've regained a sense of self that I've not felt for some years now, and I'm very grateful to have met her. Can't recommend her enough.

Reviewed November 2023

Working with Dea is deeply transformative. Starting from our first session i feel fundamental shifts in my consciousness. I processed so much pain in such a short time. Because its easy for me to open up to Dea and i totally trust her. It feels very safe with her. She is kind and compassionate. I feel very blessed to find her.

Reviewed September 2023

Dea has given me the freedom to live my life without being held back by age old worries and anxiety deep set within me since childhood. I am happier and stronger now because of Dea’s guidance. I will forever be grateful to her x

Reviewed August 2023

Provides me with everything I'm missing on dealing with trauma and a tough recent time in my life. She provided good insight after good stretches of time listening and have returned to a functional life. It's been great to work on myself with Dea and she has helped me address the biggest and deepest areas of my life.

Reviewed August 2023

Dea is the therapist that I have been searching for. She is amazing, easy to talk to and extremely understanding. I can only recommend her!

Reviewed August 2023

So far I am so happy with Dea, I feel like I can finally heal

Reviewed July 2023

Very professional and finds quickly what it is to work on how to move forward. Highly recommend

Reviewed May 2023

My sessions with Dea have been life-changing. She is a skilled therapist who identified my needs right away and adjusted her methodology accordingly. In just a couple of sessions I could feel massive changes in my mood, perspective and self-talk. She is kind, super responsive, always offers sound advice and is incredibly easy to open up to.

Reviewed March 2023

I didn't know what to expect when I signed up for therapy, I just knew I needed help. I feel so blessed to have been matched with Dea - she made me feel incredibly comfortable and held a safe space for me during the entire process. Not only is she extremely professional, she has such a big heart and you can really feel that she cares for her clients. There is no doubt that Dea has a wealth of experience and the ability to guide those seeking help to process their past or current struggles in life. We had quite a few sessions using EMDR therapy which helped me address my past trauma and all the fears that came with it. I could not have asked for a better therapist. I highly recommend Dea to anyone seeking professional help. Feeling very grateful. A Thank You is not enough.

Reviewed March 2023

I felt incredibly comfortable opening up to Dea and she's truly helped me so much. She's super quick to respond & always checked in on me! I can't thank her enough.

Reviewed March 2023

So pleased to have found this kind, compassionate, empathetic counsellor. Her responses assists me to consider my issues from a different perspective which assists me to work through them. Extremely thankful to have found Betterhelp and her.

Reviewed March 2023

Dea is extremely patient with me. I have never for once felt judged by her so it’s easy for me to open up. She also checks in regularly and is available to talk to when I need her. She works with me at a pace I’m comfortable with and I don’t feel pressured by her in any way. I really like her.

Reviewed February 2023

Very nice

Reviewed February 2023

Dea is a delight to work with. She is warm and helpful and always responsive. I am appreciating her help very much.

Reviewed April 2023

Dea is an incredibly supportive Therapist who makes you feel seen and heard and doesn’t try to overtake your narrative. She always has a response to what you’re feeling and has the ability to understand without you having to say much. Cannot recommend her highly enough!

Reviewed April 2023

DEA has been able to assist me in a non judgemental manner

Reviewed February 2023

It has been only few sessions with Dea but I cannot wait to unveil my new true self with her support and dedication. One step at the time.

Reviewed February 2023

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Reviewed February 2023

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Frequently asked questions

Does Dea Richardson offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Dea Richardson works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Dea Richardson speak?

Dea Richardson speaks English.

How many years of experience does Dea Richardson have?

Dea Richardson has 7 years of experience.

Where is Dea Richardson licensed to practice?

Dea Richardson is licensed to practice in the United Kingdom.

Does Dea Richardson accept clients outside of the United Kingdom?

Yes, Dea Richardson accepts clients outside of the United Kingdom.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Dea Richardson offer?

Dea Richardson offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Dea Richardson?

Dea Richardson can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Dea Richardson?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.