About me
Counselling for Children, Teenagers and Young Adults in Chelmsford.
Growing up and finding your place in the world isn’t always easy. Friendships, school, family relationships, expectations and questions about who you are can sometimes feel overwhelming.
Perhaps you’re feeling anxious, struggling with confidence or finding it difficult to understand your emotions. Maybe relationships feel complicated, you feel different from those around you, or you’re unsure how to make sense of what’s happening in your life. Sometimes, you might not know exactly what’s wrong; you just know that things don’t feel quite right.
If you’re a parent, you may have noticed your child becoming anxious, withdrawn, frustrated or less like themselves. You might be looking for someone who can help them express their feelings and feel more understood.
Hi, I’m Deb, a qualified counsellor offering face-to-face counselling in Chelmsford, Essex, for children, teenagers and young adults. Online sessions are also available.
How counselling can help
I offer a warm, inclusive and non-judgemental space where you can explore what’s happening in your life without pressure to find the right words or have all the answers.
You might be struggling with anxiety, friendship difficulties, school pressures, low self-esteem or family relationships. Perhaps you’re exploring your identity, questioning who you are or finding it difficult to fit in. I offer LGBTQIA+ affirming counselling, where your identity is respected and you can explore your thoughts and feelings without fear of judgement.
Every young person experiences the world differently. For neurodivergent young people, navigating everyday expectations and relationships can bring additional challenges. You may feel overwhelmed, misunderstood or under pressure to fit in. I aim to understand each young person as an individual, recognising their unique experiences, strengths and needs.
Finding ways to express yourself
Counselling doesn’t have to be just about talking. Finding the words for our feelings can be difficult, particularly when we feel overwhelmed or don’t fully understand what we’re experiencing.
Depending on your age, needs and preferences, we can explore different ways of expressing thoughts and feelings, including creative approaches where appropriate. There’s no expectation to talk about everything straight away. We’ll find an approach that feels comfortable and helpful for you.
I believe counselling should reflect the needs of the individual, rather than follow a one-size-fits-all approach. My aim is to offer a space where you can be yourself, feel accepted and explore what might help you move forward.
Taking the first step
Getting in touch with a counsellor can feel daunting, whether you’re looking for support for yourself or your child. You don’t need to know exactly what to say or where to begin.
I offer a free 15-minute introductory phone call to answer any initial questions, talk about what you’re looking for and explore whether working together feels right for you or your child.
Sometimes, having a space where you can be yourself and feel truly heard is a good place to start.
Training, qualifications & experience
- CPCAB Level 5 Certificate in counselling Children and Young People
- CPCAB Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
- CPCAB Level 3 therapeutic counselling skills
- CPCAB Level 2 Counselling studies
- Certificate in on line counselling
- Suicide risk assessment training.
CPD courses covering
- Disordered eating
- Safeguarding adults and children and young people
- Working with self harm
- The teenage brain
- Trauma and the brain
- Working inclusively with the LGBTQ+ community
- Defining Gender, Sex and Relationship Diversity Therapy
- Working with woman healing from narcissistic abuse
- Working with neurodivergence
Member organisations
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
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
From £60.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Consession £45 for trainees
When I work
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Further information
I offer long term and short term counselling either in person or on-line.
I have daytime and evening availability. Please contact me for further information.
