- Client-centred approach
- Kink-aware practice
- BACP registered
About Dorcas
Dorcas Upshall is a counsellor who centres each session on the client's goals. She aims to help people become more authentic, understand problems that feel stuck, or simply get to know themselves better. Dorcas works in a straightforward, respectful way and keeps conversations focused on what matters to the person sitting in front of her.
She helps people make sense of thinking and behaviour patterns that cause distress. That might mean looking at anxious thoughts, habits around food or substances, or the effects of past experiences. Dorcas draws on Client-Centred Therapy to follow the person's lead and build a trusting relationship.
She also uses approaches that help people change unhelpful thinking and examine internal parts of themselves. These tools can support grief, anger, relationship problems, sexual and intimacy concerns, and questions around identity. She is kink-aware and comfortable discussing BDSM and alternative sexual cultures without judgement.
Dorcas has worked in domestic abuse services, LGBTQ+ charities, addiction and recovery projects, and pastoral roles in schools. She has experience with adults and young people in special needs settings and has over ten years' experience as a teacher. Her professional listing is with BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy).
Sessions are intended to be collaborative, with practical steps agreed together. The aim is to leave with clearer thinking and everyday tools to handle stress, mood, relationships, and life changes.
How these approaches can help online
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the relationship and on following the person's priorities. The counsellor listens without judgement and helps the person build their own answers, which can be useful for identity questions, relationship concerns, and low mood.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thought patterns and behaviours that keep problems going. It offers practical exercises and small changes to try between sessions, which can help with anxiety, stress and compulsive habits.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss what feels most useful and try different ways of working together. This is a collaborative process that considers the client's goals and preferences.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, since the biography does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around daily life, for example by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins, or making it simpler to attend from another location. Registered or accredited professionals often use remote sessions to keep continuity of care when schedules or locations change.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Dorcas help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression and coping with life changes, as well as relationship issues and intimacy-related difficulties.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Dorcas uses a client-centred approach, listening and following the person's priorities while also offering practical ideas to try between sessions.
What professional background does she bring?
Her background includes work in domestic abuse services, LGBTQ+ charities, addiction and recovery, pastoral care in schools, and teaching over ten years.
What credentials and region apply to this counsellor?
She is listed with BACP and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can international clients work with her?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options with the service before booking, as the therapist's biography does not specify formats.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with Dorcas?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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