I've spent over twenty years building a successful and rewarding career in business. I was listed in Insider Business Magazine's Inaugural Women of Influence in 2015. I've won awards for the work I've done supporting, coaching and developing employees from all walks of life, including a European Call Centre Award. I've travelled the world, seizing opportunities to work in places such as America, India and Australia. I was recognised as an excellent mentor and coach, yet I always felt I had more to give. After several life changing events, I decided in a leap of faith to change my career and stepped off the corporate ladder to study at university for three years and become a qualified coach and counsellor, specialising in career and life coaching and person centred counselling. During my studies, I was also a mental health champion in a corporate setting, offering support and a listening ear to senior managers and directors as well as becoming a Cruise grief volunteer. I am a member of the Association of coaching, the European Mentoring and Coaching Council and a member of the BACP (British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy).
Additional areas of focus: Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Depression, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, Divorce and separation, Self-love, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy
BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP #389952
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Debra has already been a big support to me over a number of weeks. I find her approach works really well for me, helping process my thoughts during a challenging time. Her varied experience, warm but direct communication is a great combination which I appreciate. Thank you Debra!
Written on Mar 13, 2025 after therapy with Debra for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I found Debra a really easy person to open up to
Written on Feb 11, 2025 after therapy with Debra for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and self esteem
Debra is very attentive, she reminds me to always think of myself in my particular situation. She is reliable you can message her at any time and guaranteed there will be a response. She is 100% supportive with her focus on you and the situation always.
Written on Dec 01, 2024 after therapy with Debra for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Love Debs, she’s been a life saver ! She’s absolutely incredible and has helped me no end !
Written on Nov 18, 2024 after therapy with Debra for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and career difficulties
Debra is a wonderful therapist. Her skills of communication are excellent. Her sessions feel like very 'safe' spaces, and she has an innate kindness that greatly complements her professional accolades.
Written on Oct 30, 2024 after therapy with Debra for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety
Debra was wonderful in helping me navigate the work/life balance issues, and I do plan to continue working with her for a while. She's always very attentive, fast to respond, and very easy to talk to.
Written on Sep 09, 2024 after therapy with Debra for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching