Deborah Crossfield

Counsellor & Psychotherapist | MBACP

Thank you for visiting my website. I provide counselling for adults and young people (16+) who want a supportive, professional space to work through challenges such as anxiety, depression, self-esteem, stress, burnout, or life changes. I work with clients navigating work pressures, relationships, caring responsibilities, health issues, bereavement, or significant transitions.

You may be someone who is used to coping well: responsible, thoughtful, perhaps the one others rely on, yet recently things feel harder to manage. Many of the people I support identify as conscientious, sensitive, or perfectionistic, and may often find themselves feeling exhausted from trying to hold everything together.

I work UK-wide via video and telephone, offering short-term or open-ended counselling depending on your needs.

I aim to offer a calm, warm, and non-judgemental space where you can simply be yourself, pause, and reflect. Counselling can offer an opportunity to make sense of how you are feeling and gain some perspective as we navigate what feels challenging. You can read below to find out more about my approach and how we can work together.

About me

👋🏽 Hi, I’m Deborah

My own journey into counselling began volunteering on a support helpline, where I saw first-hand the difference it can make to have someone who listens without judgement. That experience inspired me to train as a psychotherapist. I’ve since had the privilege of working with both adults and teenagers across many different walks of life.

Since 2015, I’ve worked in a range of counselling settings including Employee Assistance Programmes (EAP), education, and the charity sector.

I work with clients who may be living with challenges such as anxiety or depression, whether these are familiar struggles you’re trying to manage, or whether you are facing them for the first time.

I often support clients with stress, bullying, burnout, and those navigating big life transitions - such as reconsidering life choices, health issues or loss.

Here is a full list of areas that I can help with.

I am now primarily based in the North West where I run my private practice, offering online and telephone sessions to clients across the UK.

Areas I can support with

Whether you’re managing stress, coping with loss, or struggling with confidence, counselling provides a safe space to explore what’s going on for you.

Here are some of the areas I commonly work with. Your experience is unique, and our sessions will be shaped by what matters most to you.

If you’d like to book a free 15-minute consultation, please click here.

My approach

I combine Person-Centred Therapy with Solution-Focused techniques, creating a balance between a compassionate, non-judgemental space and practical strategies for change.

Clients I work with often describe feeling overwhelmed, perhaps finding it harder to cope from day to day, noticing their emotions feel much closer to the surface, struggling with sleep, or finding it difficult to focus at work. These challenges can also spill over into relationships, leaving us feeling misunderstood, wanting to withdraw or feeling low in confidence. It might be that the strategies that once helped us don’t seem to be working any more. For others, we might have a sense of wanting our life to feel different but not knowing where or how to start.

Counselling offers a space to make sense of these feelings. Together, we begin with small, manageable steps towards the changes you’d like to see, helping you gain perspective, feel more grounded, and move forward in a way that feels right for you.

My professional background

  • Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)

  • MA Person-Centred Experiential Counselling and Psychotherapy Practice

  • Committed to ongoing training and professional development, guided by the BACP ethical framework

  • I am also a provider of Critical Incident Debriefing

What to expect

How do sessions work and what are your fees?

Sessions are 50 minutes, offered online via secure video or telephone for clients across the UK. I work with adults and young people (16+)

Sessions last 50 minutes and typically take place weekly.

Session Fees: £70.00 per session

What happens in the first session?

The first session is a safe, non-judgemental space to explore what’s been challenging for you. We can go at your pace and focus on understanding your experiences. There is no expectation to share everything all at once. Many clients find it helpful simply to have a safe, confidential space where they can begin to talk things through.

How long will I need counselling?

I offer flexibility depending on your needs. Sessions can be short-term for specific concerns or open-ended for longer-term exploration, depending on your needs. We will reflect on progress and ensure the work continues to feel helpful for you. We can discuss which approach feels right during your initial free consultation.

Get in touch

Taking the first step towards counselling can feel daunting, so I offer a free initial 15-minute consultation to make the process easier.

This brief call is a chance for you to share what’s bringing you here, explore your goals and ask any questions you might have.

It’s also an opportunity for us both to see whether we’d be a good fit to work together.

Please fill in your details and let me know your availability for the consultation.

I aim to respond to all enquiries within one working day.

If you are in crisis and need immediate support, please contact 999 or the Samaritans on 116 123.