Debbie Orfila
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About me
I have worked with clients from all walks of life, over the past 15 years. Some have specific challenges to overcome whilst others like to vent and be supported through everyday life. The beauty of counselling is that it can accommodate everyone's individual needs.
I am an NCS Accredited Registrant Counsellor. My core approach is Humanistic, which adopts a ‘holistic approach’ to your existence and pays special attention to free will, fulfilling one’s potential and individual choice. I can also work by braiding in mind, body and spirit, if this resonates with you. The aim of Humanistic therapy is to help develop a stronger, healthier, sense of self, thus gaining a sense of meaning and understanding with whatever is causing you difficulties. It is particularly beneficial for those who are wishing to feel more in control of their lives.
I work from a rural location which offers a tranquil setting and a non shared entrance, ensuring confidentiality.
Here are some suggested key areas that could benefit from counselling. If you are experiencing life changing events that you are struggling to come to terms with, please contact me for an appointment.
- Addiction
- Anger
- Anxiety
- Bullying
- Depression
- Loss (bereavement, relationship, redundancy)
- Low self esteem
- Relationships
- Stress
- Self harm
- Suicidal thoughts
Training, qualifications & experience
My qualifications are accredited by the UK’s Counselling Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body, CPCAB, and I work under the Ethical Framework of the NCS. The spiritual side of my qualifications, Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills and Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies, were gained through an approved CPCAB Psycho-spiritual counselling course operated in Glastonbury.
I completed my Diploma in Bournemouth, where I studied Integrative Counselling, which is a combination of Person-Centred, Gestalt and Transactional Analysis. I have completed the Certificate of Proficiency with the BACP.
An obligation of my training was to work with an independent counsellor and so I have experienced, first-hand, what it is like to undergo personal work in a safe and supportive environment.
I am also trained in Motivational Enhancement Therapy, a form of motivational interviewing which enables the client to focus on change.
I have an Enhanced Certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS formerly CRB).
Other training
- Trauma and the Body: Dissociation & Somatisation (Online)
- Kings College London on Drugs and Alcohol - Understanding Addiction.
- ASIST Training (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training).
- Psychology and Mental Health.
- Motivational Enhancement Therapy.
- Working with Anger and Young People.
- Psycho-Spiritual Counselling Continuation.
- Drug and Alcohol Awareness Training.
- Psychodrama Psychotherapy.
- Volatile Substance Abuse Professional Training.
- CBT- Differences and similarities between CBT and the Person-Centred Approach.
- Online Therapeutic Presence.
- Addictions from an Attachment Perspective.
I spent 5 years working as a Volunteer Counsellor with Turning Point, where clients work with issues around drug and alcohol addiction.
I have worked with young people between the ages of 13 and 25 at YPI Young Peoples Independent Counselling Service in Basingstoke. Here, I worked with depression, anxiety, stress, self-harm, body image, anger and bullying.
I have also trained and worked with The Samaritans. This has given me much experience of working with clients’ who feel suicidal.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
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Accredited register membership
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
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Fees
£45.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
My sessions are charged at the rate of £45. Payment is due at the end of each session via cash or bank transfer.
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Daytime, evening and weekend appointments available. Short term and open ended counselling offered.
Further information
Each session lasts 50 minutes and I work on a WEEKLY or FORTNIGHTLY basis, unless either party is on holiday.
Cancellation policy
Cancellation requires 48 hours. In the event this is not possible, the counselling fee of £45.00 will be payable.
