Dezrika Ramsey
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This professional is accepting new clients but may have a waitlist. Please enquire with them directly to discuss availability.
About me
Accepting new clients for a September 2026 start, with availability on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
If you’ve made it this far, truly, well done. Reaching out can be hard, especially when life feels messy or overwhelming. You might be here because things just aren’t sitting right. Maybe you're feeling stuck or lost. Maybe you’re carrying a lot internally, constantly overthinking, or holding it all together on the outside while quietly unravelling underneath.
Perhaps you’re asking yourself:
What am I doing with my life?
Who even am I now?
Was any of that ever really me?
The pressure to keep going, managing work stress, navigating relationships, showing up in a world that doesn’t always show up for you can be exhausting.
If this resonates with you, I work with people who tend to feel things deeply. You might be a reflective thinker or someone who’s always felt a bit different or misunderstood. You might be navigating life with neurodivergence, burnout, identity shifts, or self-doubt. I offer a space where you don’t need to explain everything from scratch, a space where you can just be, and start figuring things out at your own pace.
I’m an integrative therapist, which means I draw from different approaches, including psychodynamic, person-centred, and CBT, but always with my client's needs at the centre. Therapy with me isn’t about quick fixes or trying to make everything neat. It’s about slowing down, being honest with yourself, and gently exploring what matters now and what works for you.
To work alongside you to explore what’s going on for you, at a pace that feels right. Together, we can look at your experiences, thoughts, feelings, relationships and any patterns that might be causing you difficulty or holding you back.
Whether you’re in the middle of a big transition, feeling disconnected from yourself, or simply don’t know where to start, that’s okay. You don’t need to have it all figured out. You just need somewhere to begin.
If you’re curious or feel like we might be a good fit, do get in touch.
Our work together will be led by your goals and your pace. I offer both short-term and open-ended therapy, depending on what feels right for you.
I offer both open-ended therapy for longer-term work and short-term contracts of 6–8 sessions for people who want to work through something specific in a focused way. Short-term spaces are £60 per session.
I also offer single sessions at £80, a complete, self-contained space focused on one specific issue or concern. We'll work together to understand what you want to be different and what might help you get there, so you leave with something practical and meaningful.
Training, qualifications & experience
- MA Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy
- BSc (Hons) Psychology
- Certificate in Counselling Skills
- Certificate in Neurodiversity Affirming Practice
- Mental Health First Aid
- Enhanced DBS Checked
- Registered Member of the BACP
I hold a Master’s in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy and am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). My approach is client-centred, trauma-informed, and grounded in intersectional values.
I’ve supported people across a variety of settings, including community services, higher education, and the NHS, and have several years’ experience providing mental health and wellbeing support.
I tailor my approach to each person’s unique needs, creating safety, connection, and self-understanding. Alongside individual therapy, I also facilitate peer support spaces, reflective workshops, and inclusive community-led events.
Member organisations
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£40.00 - £80.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I use a sliding scale fee structure inspired by the Green Bottle Method, designed to make therapy as accessible as possible. You decide what feels right based on your current financial situation, no justification needed.
£40–50 per session - for those where therapy is more of a financial stretch. (This band is currently full, held by existing clients.)
£55–60 per session - for those managing expenses but without much flexibility. (Limited availability.)
£65–80 per session - for those with financial stability who are also able to help make therapy more accessible for others.
My standard session fee is £80.
Sessions are 50 minutes and take place weekly via secure online video call.
If you're unsure about the fee, we can talk it through at your initial consultation.
When I work
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Further information
Two ways to begin:
Free 20-minute intro call - best if you're exploring your options. A relaxed chat to tell me a little about what's going on and what support you're looking for. I'll ask a few questions to understand what brings you to therapy. No pressure to decide anything on the call. Available by phone or video, just find a quiet, private space where you can talk freely.
50-minute initial consultation (£40) - for those who already feel ready to begin. A fuller first conversation to explore your background and what's bringing you to therapy, what you're hoping to work towards, and how I work, so we can both get a clear sense of whether we're the right fit. There's no pressure to commit, and either of us may feel a different kind of support would suit you better, which is completely okay.
New clients welcome from September/October 2026.
To book either, visit https://cal.com/dezrika or email dezrika@figuringforward.com
