About me
How I can help
I'm Debbie, an experienced counsellor. Perhaps you may know exactly what you want help with or simply have a sense that something isn't quite right and that you'd like things to change. Whatever brings you, we can begin by making sense of what's happening for you now and what you would like to be different.
Many of the people I work with come to therapy feeling anxious, overwhelmed or depressed. They may find themselves overthinking, putting other people's needs before their own, struggling to set boundaries or repeating patterns in relationships that leave them feeling unhappy or disconnected.
Through our work together, you can begin to understand where these patterns come from and recognise the different thoughts, feelings and parts of yourself that influence how you respond. Developing this awareness can create more choice — helping you respond differently, communicate your needs more confidently and develop a kinder relationship with yourself.
You don't need to be in crisis to come to therapy. You may simply want to understand yourself better, navigate a change in your life, or explore what you really want and what would make your life feel more fulfilling.
How we might work together
My core training is in Psychosynthesis, an integrative approach which recognises that we are more than our difficulties. Alongside exploring what is causing you distress, we'll also pay attention to your strengths, values and capacity for growth.
I work collaboratively and in a trauma-informed way, drawing on attachment theory, CBT-informed approaches and psychoeducation. Depending on what feels helpful, I may also introduce mindfulness, grounding, imagery or creative ways of working.
We might explore how earlier experiences and relationships have shaped the way you see yourself and relate to others, work with an anxious or self-critical part of you, or use practical techniques to help you manage overwhelming feelings.
There isn't one particular way you need to 'do' therapy. Sometimes you may simply need space to talk and be heard; at other times we may work more creatively or practically. Together we'll find an approach that works for you and move at a pace that feels right.
Taking the first step
If you feel I might be the right therapist for you, I offer a free 20-minute telephone consultation so we can talk about what you're looking for and you can get a sense of whether working together feels right.
Email, text or call me to arrange a time. If I can't answer your call, please leave a message and I'll get back to you.
I offer face-to-face counselling in Crouch End, North London (N8) and online counselling throughout the UK.
Training, qualifications & experience
Qualifications & training
- Accredited Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Psychosynthesis Counselling — Psychosynthesis Trust
- Level 5 Certificate in Counselling Young People — Place2Be
- Ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD), including safeguarding, trauma-informed practice and attachment
Experience
- Experienced in working therapeutically with adults and young people
Professional experience includes working with Mind, Place2Be, ChildLine and Kooth - Experience across private practice, education and the charity sector
- Experience supporting people with anxiety, low mood, relationship difficulties, trauma, bereavement and loss, low self-esteem, emotional overwhelm and significant life transitions
Additional information
- Enhanced DBS certificate
- Fully insured for professional practice
- Regular clinical supervision
- Committed to ongoing professional development and working within the BACP Ethical Framework
I bring a wealth of experience to my counselling work and have a particular interest in supporting people who feel anxious, overwhelmed or stuck; who are struggling in their relationships or with how they feel about themselves; or who want to explore what would make life feel more meaningful and fulfilling.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
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
£80.00 per session
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
- Face-to-face counselling: £80 per 50-minute session
- Online counselling: £65 per 50-minute session
- Initial 20-minute telephone consultation: Free
I offer a limited number of concessionary-rate places. Please feel free to ask about availability.
Further information
I offer both short and longer-term individual counselling, usually meeting weekly.
Finding a therapist you feel comfortable with is an important part of the process. I offer a free 20-minute telephone consultation where you can tell me a little about what is bringing you to therapy, ask any questions, and get a sense of whether working together feels right for you.
Sessions are available face-to-face in London: Crouch End, (N8), Angel, Islington, (EC1) and online.
