I am registered in the UK with over six years and more than 2,000 hours of professional, fully supervised sessions. I have particular experience in helping clients with pregnancy and baby loss, managing grief and loss, motivation, self esteem, life changes, anxiety, stress and depression. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. My aim is to facilitate beneficial psychological change, empower you to raise awareness of yourself and discover solutions. My qualifications include: Masters in Counselling and Psychotherapy, BSc (Honours) Psychology and an Advanced Diploma in Humanistic Integrative Counselling.
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Avoidant Personality, Caregiver issues and stress, Communication problems, Control issues, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Emptiness, Family Problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy
BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP #377178
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Debbie makes me feel at ease and I always feel calmer after our session, she is very understanding and has made me realise a lot about myself and what I have been through in the past
Written on Jul 04, 2024 after therapy with Deborah for 5 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
I love her methods and i believe in her
Written on Oct 27, 2023 after therapy with Deborah for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
Deborah has a very calm demeanour and voice, she conveys a very good understanding of the root of issues and provides appropriate activities to address them.
Written on Oct 25, 2023 after therapy with Deborah for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
Debbie is a professional and caring therapist and she helped me a lot with what I’m going through, I highly recommend her.
Written on Oct 24, 2023 after therapy with Deborah for 7 months on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, coaching, and adhd
Deborah is a very good listener and understanding, I felt heard whenever I talked to her which made me glad that I’ve made the decision to have therapy on BetterHelp.
I’m really grateful.
Written on Sep 07, 2023 after therapy with Deborah for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and bipolar disorder
Deborah is an experienced counselor who is warm and easy to talk to, I instantly felt comfortable in the session, and the advice Deborah has provided has been helpful, I highly recommend Deborah as a counselor.
Written on Sep 04, 2023 after therapy with Deborah for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, anger management, career difficulties, and adhd