- ACT and CBT
- Eating issues
- Neurodivergence
About Deborah
Deborah Marku is a BACP-registered counsellor in the United Kingdom with six years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, eating and food-related issues, parenting concerns, concentration and memory difficulties, and related life disruptions. Deborah lists life purpose among her interests and can help people who are feeling stuck after changes in work, relationships, or health.
She uses a pluralistic approach, which means she draws on several methods to match what each person needs. Deborah combines evidence-based practices such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) with solution-focused techniques and parts work methods. Sessions focus on concrete steps, manageable changes, and clearer decision-making rather than abstract theory.
Deborah has training from the National Centre for Eating Disorders, including work with obesity and eating-related problems. She also has experience supporting people who are neurodivergent, including those with autism, ADHD and dyslexia. Her experience includes working with grief, intimacy concerns, sleeping problems, and chronic illness or pain.
In sessions she works collaboratively, helping people name what matters and try practical strategies. Conversations often include looking at thoughts and behaviours, setting small goals, and noticing patterns linked to relationships and family dynamics. People who come because they feel uncertain about next steps often leave with clearer short-term plans and ways to test new choices.
To begin, Deborah asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How Deborah uses ACT, CBT and solution-focused work online
Deborah commonly draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. ACT looks at what matters to a person and helps them take small actions that fit those values, which can be useful for anxiety, low mood and life transitions. CBT focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour and helps people try practical changes to reduce distress and improve sleep or concentration.She also uses solution-focused techniques that sharpen goals and identify immediate next steps. These methods are short term and practical, helping people test changes between sessions. Choosing the right mix of approaches is part of the work; Deborah will collaborate on what seems most helpful based on a person’s needs and preferences.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a work break, avoid travel, or choose a shorter check-in when life is busy. The therapist will discuss arrangements and session length when you complete the initial matching questionnaire and schedule your first appointment.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, eating and food-related issues, parenting concerns, concentration and memory problems, and life changes including career and grief.
How would she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She uses a pluralistic approach that draws on ACT, CBT and solution-focused techniques to identify practical steps and values-based choices.
What experience does she have?
She has six years of professional experience and additional training with the National Centre for Eating Disorders, including work with obesity.
What are her professional credentials and location?
She is BACP-registered and based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients book with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions priced and paid for?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I need to do to start?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.