Deborah Lyttelton, UKCP reg
About me
At this difficult time, online counselling might be an answer to getting support. I am experienced in using the phone and online video (zoom or skype) to offer therapy and supervision.
I can offer sessions to meet your particular needs - regular weekly one-hour sessions, twice-weekly 30 minute sessions or ad hoc sessions as and when you need to talk to someone.
My usual fee is £50 per hour. From April to the end of June I am offering anyone who contacts me who has lost their job because of the virus or is working in the NHS a reduced fee of £30. For anyone in a high risk group who is self isolating I would also reduce my fee to £30.
I am an integrative psychotherapist, counsellor and supervisor and have been practising since 2003.
I have experience of working in private practice, the NHS and for the voluntary sector as a psychotherapist and supervisor.
I have worked in the voluntary sector for many years in a variety of roles, most recently as Senior Psychotherapist for Respond and previously as Director of the Maya Centre, which is a counselling centre for women in Islington.
I offer counselling, psychotherapy and supervision in Suffolk (in Wenhaston and Woodbridge (monday pm only). I provide supervision in London (Islington). I can also provide Skype or phone sessions.
Training, qualifications & experience
I have a Diploma in Integrative Psychosynthesis Counselling from Re-Vision Centre for Integrative Psychosynthesis (2004) and a Diploma in Psychotherapy (2008) also from Re-Vision. I also have a Supervision Diploma from Re-Vision (2014).
I have gained my experience in a variety of settings including my own private practice and various voluntary organisations. I used to work in the NHS and until 2014 worked at Respond as a senior psychotherapist for people with learning disabilities.
I provide supervision to other counsellors and psychotherapists.
I am a member of the UK Council for Psychotherapy and adhere to their framework of ethics and professional conduct.
I have worked with people from a wide range of backgrounds and who have come to therapy with very varied problems and issues. I have particular experience in working with eating disorders and addictions and people who have been sexually abused.
Member organisations
Registered / Accredited
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UK Council for Psychotherapy
The UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) is a leading professional body for the education, training and regulation of psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors. Its register is accredited by the government's Professional Standards Authority.
As part of its commitment to protect the public, it works to improve access to psychotherapy, to support and disseminate research, to improve standards and to respond effectively to complaints against its members.
UKCP standards cover the range of different psychotherapies. Registration is obtained by training or accrediting with one of its member organisations, or by holding a European Certificate in Psychotherapy. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
Accredited register membership
Accredited Register Scheme
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Supervision
Therapies offered
Fees
£50 per session for counselling/psychotherapy
£60 per session for supervision
Further information
I work with people for short periods (6-12 weeks) and over a longer time as well (on average 2 years). Sessions can be once or twice a week and last for 50 minutes.
