BACP
Deborah Marku, BACP
Therapist in the UK
Deborah is a BACP therapist in the UK.
- 6+ years of experience
- Focus areas include Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse
- Approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
About Deborah
Deborah Marku is a BACP-registered counsellor with six years of practice in the United Kingdom. She takes a pluralistic approach and frames the person she meets as the expert on their own story. Deborah focuses on practical help for everyday struggles and supports people who want a clearer, more manageable life.
Her work often focuses on stress, anxiety and depression. She also helps people dealing with trauma and abuse, eating and food-related issues, and difficulties with parenting and concentration. She has experience supporting those with neurodivergent traits such as autism, ADHD and dyslexia.
Deborah uses a mix of methods to suit each person. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy and Internal Family Systems to shape sessions. The choice of approach is guided by what the client finds most helpful and what fits their goals.
She holds a Master Diploma from the National Centre for Eating Disorders, which covers eating disorders and obesity. This sits alongside other clinical work she has done across a range of emotional and behavioural concerns. Deborah aims to build simple plans people can follow between sessions.
Her style is collaborative and direct. Sessions tend to focus on small, achievable steps and on noticing strengths that are already present. The emphasis is on making day-to-day life feel less overwhelming and more manageable.
Her work often focuses on stress, anxiety and depression. She also helps people dealing with trauma and abuse, eating and food-related issues, and difficulties with parenting and concentration. She has experience supporting those with neurodivergent traits such as autism, ADHD and dyslexia.
Deborah uses a mix of methods to suit each person. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy and Internal Family Systems to shape sessions. The choice of approach is guided by what the client finds most helpful and what fits their goals.
She holds a Master Diploma from the National Centre for Eating Disorders, which covers eating disorders and obesity. This sits alongside other clinical work she has done across a range of emotional and behavioural concerns. Deborah aims to build simple plans people can follow between sessions.
Her style is collaborative and direct. Sessions tend to focus on small, achievable steps and on noticing strengths that are already present. The emphasis is on making day-to-day life feel less overwhelming and more manageable.
Areas of expertise
Experience
6+ years
Credentials
BACP
Languages
English
Focus areas
Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseEating disordersParenting issuesADHDRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGrief
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Intimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
Approaches
Also listed for
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issues
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Body imageChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Domestic violenceEating and food-related issuesFamily problemsGuilt and shameHoardingImmigration issuesInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
How Deborah's approaches translate to online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice what matters to them and take small, values-led steps despite difficult thoughts or feelings. It can help with anxiety, stress and low mood by shifting attention toward meaningful actions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours. It aims to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and to build practical skills for sleep, mood, eating and daily routines.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Deborah will discuss what feels most useful and adapt methods to a person's goals and preferences. This collaborative process helps tailor sessions so they fit day-to-day needs.
If you are considering online therapy, check the available session options before booking as formats are not specified here. Many people find remote sessions fit into busy lives more easily and make it simpler to keep regular appointments. Online work can allow shorter check-ins, easier scheduling around work or caregiving, and continuity when life is unpredictable. Registered or accredited professionals can help you decide how to use online sessions most effectively for your situation.
Frequently asked questions
What problems does Deborah commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression and trauma. Other areas include eating and food-related issues, parenting concerns, concentration and relationship difficulties.
What kind of therapeutic style does she use?
Deborah uses a pluralistic style, combining approaches such as ACT, CBT, Solution-Focused Therapy and Internal Family Systems to suit each person.
What is her professional background?
She has six years of professional experience and holds a Master Diploma from the National Centre for Eating Disorders.
Where is she based and how is she registered?
She practises in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.