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Derri Canning, BACP

Derri Canning is a compassionate counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and life changes.

About Derri

Derri Canning is a compassionate counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and life changes. She works with clients on depression, motivation, addictions and trauma and abuse. Derri aims to make first steps feel manageable and treats people with sensitivity and respect.

In sessions she tailors the plan to each person’s needs. That might mean talking through coping strategies, building confidence, or finding ways to manage mood and sleep.

Background and approach

She also helps with relationship concerns, parenting strain, career stress and issues linked to sexual orientation. Derri draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to support clearer thinking and healthier routines. She combines practical tools with straightforward conversation to help clients reach goals.

This might include short exercises between sessions to practise new skills. She has four years of professional experience and holds BACP accreditation, which reflects formal recognition with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. Her background means she is used to working with a wide range of everyday and complex concerns.

Derri offers sessions in English and accepts international clients. People connect with her by starting a short matching questionnaire and then scheduling sessions that suit their timetable. She aims to make therapy a practical step toward greater wellbeing.

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Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	403277	January 2027

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

Cost Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Derri lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Self esteem
Depression
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
Addictions
LGBT
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coaching
ADHD
Infidelity
Jealousy
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Paranoia
Personality disorders
Phobias
Postpartum depression
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

How Derri uses therapeutic techniques online

Derri uses straightforward, evidence-based approaches to help people manage symptoms and build skills. One approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them against real-life evidence, which can reduce anxiety and low mood by changing how someone thinks and acts. Another approach concentrates on behavioural steps and routines to improve sleep, reduce avoidance and steady mood swings, which is useful for depression, bipolar mood shifts and seasonal patterns.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Derri will listen to what matters most, try different techniques together and adjust the plan based on what helps. Clients and the therapist agree practical goals and review progress as part of ongoing sessions.

Online therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation for deeper contact. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier between commitments. Live chat and messaging suit brief check-ins, written reflection or people who prefer typing their thoughts. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel while keeping the focus on getting results.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Derri support people with?

She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy-related concerns.

What is her general therapeutic style?

Sessions are practical and person-centred, focusing on tailored plans, coping strategies and conversational work to help people make steady progress toward their goals.

How much professional experience does she have?

She has four years of professional experience supporting people with mental health and life difficulties.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds BACP accreditation with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and practises from the United Kingdom.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the UK work with her?

International clients are accepted and can arrange sessions from other countries.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are costs and scheduling handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time; clients start by completing a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions.