Deborah Gray, BACP

Deborah Gray is a counsellor with 10 years' experience who helps adults facing stress, anxiety, depression and relationship strain. She works with people dealing with grief, sleep problems, anger and changes that come with ageing and caregiving. Deborah is BACP registered, and she welcomes enquiries from people in Kentucky and internationally in English.

Her approach is grounded in respect and empathy. Sessions are interactive and aimed at helping people feel more in charge of daily life. She uses practical tools from cognitive behavioural therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy to help clients notice unhelpful patterns and try new ways of living.

Deborah also draws on attachment-based and emotionally focused ideas when relationship patterns and intimacy are a concern. That means talking about patterns people bring from past relationships and how these affect current connections. She helps clients explore emotions, rebuild connection, and practice clearer communication.

People who are caregivers or facing ageing-related changes may work on coping strategies, setting boundaries, and managing compassion fatigue. Deborah can support those handling loss, life transitions, and the stress of long-term caring roles.

To begin, Deborah asks people to describe their current struggles and goals so they can chart clear steps together. The focus is on short-term, practical change and building skills that fit everyday life.

Therapeutic approaches that suit remote work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, depression and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviours to reduce distress and improve sleep and mood. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current bonds and can help with intimacy, communication and caregiver strain.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Deborah will discuss goals and preferences and help identify which methods are most useful. This is a collaborative process where practical steps are tried and reviewed together to see what helps most.

The original biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm the current options before booking. People often find remote sessions help fit therapy into busy days, reduce travel time and make it easier to maintain continuity during life changes. Some formats can allow shorter check-ins or reduce the need to be on camera, which can help when managing energy, caregiving demands or a tight schedule.