D. Waterman

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BSc (Hons) Registered Member MBACP (Accred)

About me

Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from yourself? Perhaps you're going through a difficult period? Struggling with anxiety, low mood, grief, or relationship difficulties, and finding it hard to see a way forward. Or maybe you sense that old patterns keep repeating, even when you try to change.

You don't have to work through this alone.

I offer a safe, warm, and non-judgemental space where we can slow down together and explore what's really going on for you. Many of the people I work with feel capable on the outside but carry a quiet sense of being lost, stuck, or out of alignment with who they really are. Therapy can help you understand those feelings more deeply — and find your way back to yourself.

How I Work
I am an integrative psychotherapist, which means I draw on a range of approaches and tailor our work to your specific needs. My practice is grounded in psychodynamic and attachment-informed therapy, which means we look not just at what is happening now, but at the deeper emotional patterns that have shaped how you think, feel, and relate to others. I also draw on somatic (body-based) approaches and parts-based work, helping you develop a more compassionate relationship with yourself. Sessions are collaborative, at your pace, and always led by what matters most to you.

Who I Work With
I work with adults of all ages, as well as young people. People often come to me with:

•Anxiety, worry, or panic
•Depression or persistent low mood
•Grief and loss
•Relationship difficulties
•Trauma or difficult past experiences
•Anger or difficulty expressing emotions
•Low self-esteem or self-confidence
•Burnout and work-related stress
•Questions about identity, direction, or meaning
•Major life transitions, including mid-life change

A Little About Me
Before qualifying as a psychotherapist, I spent many years producing and directing factual television - work that taught me to listen deeply and help people find and tell their own stories. Those skills are now central to how I work therapeutically. Alongside my private practice, I work as a wellbeing practitioner at a boarding school, supporting young people aged 12 and upwards through some of the most formative and challenging years of their lives. That experience has given me a real understanding of how early patterns and pressures shape us — something I find invaluable when working with adults exploring their own histories.

I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and hold a Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy. I undertake regular supervision and ongoing professional development.

Training, qualifications & experience

Qualifications:

•Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy — Centre for Counselling and Psychotherapy Education (2018)
•Foundation in Counselling and Psychotherapy — Minster Centre (2012)

I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), which means I work within a strict ethical framework and am committed to ongoing professional development and regular clinical supervision.

Alongside my private practice, I work as a wellbeing practitioner at a boarding school for young people aged 11–18. This has given me particular experience supporting adolescents and young adults through the pressures of school life, identity, and transition.

Member organisations

BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.

Accredited register membership

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
Accredited Register Scheme

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British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

Areas of counselling I deal with

Therapies offered

Fees

£70.00 per session

Additional information

I charge £70 per session in person or online.

When I work

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Morning
Early afternoon
Late afternoon
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Further information

Taking the First Step

Reaching out for the first time can feel daunting, and it's completely normal to feel uncertain about whether therapy is right for you. I offer a free, no-obligation 15-minute introductory call so you can ask any questions and get a sense of how I work — with no pressure to commit.

If you'd like to arrange a call, or simply want to ask a question before getting in touch, please do reach out. I aim to respond within one working day.
Session Details:

•Session length: 50 minutes
•Fee: £70 per session (in person or online)
•Frequency: Weekly, at the same day and time each week

Locations:
•In person: Norwich city centre (NR2) at The Practice Rooms, 9–11 Lower Goat Lane
•In person: Horsford, Norwich (NR10)
•Online: Secure video sessions via Zoom or Microsoft Teams, available across the UK

The Practice Rooms Ltd, 9-11 Lower Goat Lane, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 1EL

Drayton Lane, Horsford, Norwich, NR10 3AN

Type of session

In person
Online

Types of client

Young people (13-17)
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)

Key details

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Online platforms

Microsoft Teams
Zoom

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