- Client-centred work
- CBT techniques
- Kink aware practice
About Dorcas
Dorcas Upshall is a counsellor registered with the BACP and has three years of practice in the United Kingdom. She works with people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma, addiction and anger. Her approach centres on the client's goals and practical steps to manage everyday struggles.
Dorcas describes therapy as a collaborative process. She helps people notice thought patterns that hold them back and identifies behaviours they want to change. Sessions focus on building emotional confidence and practical tools to cope with life changes and recurring difficulties.
Her background includes work in domestic abuse services, women's centres, pastoral care in schools and LGBTQ+ charities. She has experience in addiction and recovery settings and with special needs provisions. This variety shapes a direct, no-nonsense style that aims to address clear problems without jargon.
Dorcas is kink-aware and open to discussing BDSM and alternative sexual cultures, and she is comfortable talking about intimacy-related concerns. She also helps with body image, codependency, communication problems, control issues, eating and food-related concerns, grief and isolation.
People who come to her often want practical ways to reduce anger, stop repeating unhelpful patterns or rebuild confidence after difficult events. She asks clients to set goals early so each session can focus on what matters now. Work is presented in plain language, with clear steps to try between sessions.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centred Therapy places the person's concerns at the heart of sessions. It focuses on listening, reflecting and helping people decide what they want to change. This approach helps with low mood, relationship strain and uncertainty about next steps.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions interact. It teaches practical techniques to test unhelpful beliefs and try new behaviours. CBT is often used for anxiety, anger and patterns that repeat in daily life.
Finding the best approach is part of the process. Dorcas works with each individual to decide which methods suit their goals and preferences. She aims to be collaborative, checking in about what feels useful and adjusting methods as needed.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit short check-ins into a busy day, avoid travel, or choose a session style that needs less bandwidth such as audio only. Many people find that structured exercises and CBT tools transfer well to remote sessions, and the focus remains on practical steps that can be used between meetings.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma, addictions, anger and related issues such as body image and self-esteem.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She uses collaborative, goal-focused sessions that identify thought patterns and behaviours to change. The emphasis is on practical tools and clear steps between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of professional practice and has worked in domestic abuse services, women’s centres, pastoral care and addiction settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She accepts international clients.
What formats are used for sessions?
The biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How do fees and getting started work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first session.