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
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy
BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP #389952
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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
I couldn’t speak more highly of Deb. Her experience, guidance and technique is everything I could ask for. Deb’s experience in the corporate world prior to this gives her a perspective that really helps with career and leadership advice while understanding mental health and the challenges of the two. The way she hold a mirror to me and challenges my thinking all while giving practical advice and realistic coping techniques and resources is my favourite part of our session. Highly recommend Debra 10/10
Written on Jul 03, 2024 after therapy with Debra for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching
Debra is one of the best therapists I have visited, and I have visited many, she listens and prods at the right times and doesn't push me too far for information. She waits until I am ready and then prods where necessary. Very kind and well-spoken and always knows the right thing to say.
Written on May 15, 2024 after therapy with Debra for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
On week 2 and already seen improvement.
Written on May 01, 2024 after therapy with Debra for 2 weeks on issues concerning family conflicts, and coping with life changes
Debra is great she is so easy to speak to and gives really great advice and helps me to understand how I am feeling. Amazing at what she does I would recommend her to anyone!
Written on Jun 22, 2023 after therapy with Debra for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem