Dea Richardson, NCPS
Trauma-informed therapist focused on recovery
- Trauma and abuse
- Addictions recovery
- Anxiety and stress
About Dea Richardson
Dea Richardson is a licensed therapist and EMDR practitioner based in the United Kingdom with eight years of professional experience. She holds the NCPS credential, which indicates professional training in counselling and psychotherapy. Dea has developed clinical expertise supporting people through PTSD, complex trauma, adverse childhood experiences, stress and anxiety, addictions, relationship and family conflicts, and recovery from narcissistic abuse.
Her practice also addresses a wide range of related concerns, including eating and body image issues, self-esteem, grief, anger, bipolar disorder and depression, ADHD, and life transitions such as divorce or career change. Additional focus areas include attachment and abandonment issues, challenges stemming from adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, codependency, and dissociation. She draws on evidence-informed approaches to tailor care to each person’s situation.
Dea approaches therapy from a perspective that honors each person as the expert of their own story and as someone with existing strengths to draw upon. She acknowledges the courage it takes to seek change and views it as a privilege to support people through that process, offering wholehearted encouragement and practical guidance along the way.
Her practice also addresses a wide range of related concerns, including eating and body image issues, self-esteem, grief, anger, bipolar disorder and depression, ADHD, and life transitions such as divorce or career change. Additional focus areas include attachment and abandonment issues, challenges stemming from adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, codependency, and dissociation. She draws on evidence-informed approaches to tailor care to each person’s situation.
Dea approaches therapy from a perspective that honors each person as the expert of their own story and as someone with existing strengths to draw upon. She acknowledges the courage it takes to seek change and views it as a privilege to support people through that process, offering wholehearted encouragement and practical guidance along the way.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
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
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Dea Richardson have?
Dea Richardson has eight years of professional experience.
Is Dea Richardson a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the NCPS credential, which indicates professional training in counselling and psychotherapy. No additional license details were provided.
In which languages does Dea Richardson provide therapy?
Dea provides therapy in English.
Where is Dea Richardson located?
Dea is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Dea Richardson as my therapist?
You can work with Dea through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Dea Richardson work with international clients?
Yes, Dea works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Dea Richardson cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Evidence-Informed Approaches and Accessible Online Care
Dea commonly draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Client-Centered Therapy. ACT focuses on helping people clarify their values and take committed action even when difficult thoughts and feelings are present - it can be useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. CBT examines the relationships between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers practical strategies to change unhelpful patterns, which can help with mood, anxiety, and many everyday challenges. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, respect, and a collaborative relationship, creating a supportive space to explore personal goals and build self-understanding.Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dea works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts her approach as therapy progresses so the work remains relevant and effective.
Online therapy offers flexibility in how people connect - through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to access support from different locations and at different times. These options allow licensed professionals and therapists to provide consistent care while fitting around work, family, and daily life commitments.