Deborah Marku
BACP counsellor for trauma, eating concerns, and neurodiversity
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About
Deborah Marku is a BACP practitioner based in the United Kingdom with six years of professional experience. She works from a pluralistic stance and combines a range of clinical approaches to address issues such as stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, eating and food-related difficulties, parenting challenges, attention and concentration concerns, and relationship and family dynamics. Her training includes a Master Diploma from the National Centre for Eating Disorders, with attention to obesity and related patterns.
She also brings experience supporting neurodivergent adults, including those with Autism, ADHD, and dyslexia, alongside work with grief, intimacy-related issues, sleep disruption, and chronic health-related concerns. Core clinical methods listed in her practice include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems. Deborah emphasizes that people are the experts in their own stories and seeks to build on clients’ strengths as part of the therapeutic work.
Practical matters are handled with clarity: sessions are offered from the United Kingdom, conversations take place in English, and work is arranged through a subscription model that can be adjusted. Deborah’s profile notes she does not accept international clients.
She also brings experience supporting neurodivergent adults, including those with Autism, ADHD, and dyslexia, alongside work with grief, intimacy-related issues, sleep disruption, and chronic health-related concerns. Core clinical methods listed in her practice include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems. Deborah emphasizes that people are the experts in their own stories and seeks to build on clients’ strengths as part of the therapeutic work.
Practical matters are handled with clarity: sessions are offered from the United Kingdom, conversations take place in English, and work is arranged through a subscription model that can be adjusted. Deborah’s profile notes she does not accept international clients.
- Location:
- United Kingdom, United Kingdom
- Years Experience:
- 6
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Parenting issues, ADHD
Other areas of experience: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Sleeping disorders, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Depression, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Body image, Codependency, Commitment issues, Control issues, Domestic violence, Eating and food-related issues, Hoarding, Immigration issues, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Visually impaired, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: BACP
- NPI Number:
- License: BACP
Remote practice and therapeutic focus
Deborah integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients clarify values, notice unhelpful patterns, and develop practical steps for navigating daily challenges. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is described in accessible terms to explore valued life directions and to build flexibility around difficult thoughts and feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is applied to identify and test patterns of thinking and behaviour that contribute to anxiety, low mood, or disordered eating.She also uses Solution-Focused Therapy and Internal Family Systems when appropriate, shifting attention toward immediate goals and exploring internal parts or voices that influence choices. These approaches are offered within a pluralistic framework that aims to match method to the person’s needs and preferences, working collaboratively so clients shape the focus of sessions.
Online sessions are available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Deborah conducts remote work from the United Kingdom in English and arranges contact and scheduling through the described subscription process.
What is Deborah Marku's professional experience?
She has six years of professional experience working in therapeutic roles.
What credentials does she hold?
She holds BACP credentials and lists BACP as her licence details.
Which languages does she use in sessions?
Sessions are provided in English according to the profile.
Where is Deborah based?
Her practice is based in the United Kingdom.
How can clients work with her remotely?
Remote contact is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does she accept international clients?
The profile specifies that she does not accept international clients.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the first steps to get started?
To begin, use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire as described in the profile.