Deborah Cockram
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About me
Hello, my name is Deborah, and I have 25 years of experience as a Psychodynamic/Integrative Counsellor and I have been a Supervisor for 6 years. I work with adults 18+ and I am a full member of the BACP.
Sometimes, we realise we need some support to cope with how we feel, but we may think it is too small to mention, or that it would be too much to share. You might be working through relationship, work or family challenges? Perhaps, you are feeling low, but not quite sure why? Just having someone to listen and support you in a non-judgemental way can help with perspective and recognising patterns or coping mechanisms. Today is a positive first step towards understanding yourself and I can provide a warm, non-judgemental space in Guildford to explore what is on your mind, working collaboratively at your own pace.
My core training was Psychodynamic at the University of Reading. However, my style is Integrative, drawing additionally from person centred and solution focused approaches. This lends itself to both open ended psychotherapy, exploring a person’s life from childhood and recognising patterns and behaviours, as well as being very useful in shorter, more goal orientated work.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Counselling Skills Certificate in the Gerard Egan Model
- Introduction to Transactional Analysis - Metanoia Institute
- Undergraduate Credit Accumulation Programme - Sociology. University of Reading
- Post Graduate Diploma in Psychodynamic Counselling - University of Reading
- Post Qualification Certificate in Supervision (Psychodynamic/Integrative) - WPF Therapy
Most of my experience comes from my role as a counsellor and supervisor within an international company, working with adults experiencing a broad range of difficulties in their wellbeing. Additionally, I am a supervisor and teacher at NESCOT College in Surrey, supervising Foundation Degree trainee counsellors.
I have previously held other rewarding positions counselling at mental health charities, within a university wellbeing service and at Women’s Aid.
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
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
I am a psychodynamic/integrative counsellor and supervisor with 25 years of experience. I have worked with adults with a broad range of difficulties within corporate settings, mental health charities and higher education. I can provide a warm, non-judgemental space in Guildford to explore what is on your mind, working collaboratively at your own pace.
Therapies offered
Fees
£60.00 per session
Free initial telephone session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Individual Counselling £60.00 per 50 minute session
Supervision £60.00 per hour. Supervision Monthly (1.5 hours) £75.00
I offer an initial free of charge 20 minute phone session to meet you and hear what you are looking to achieve from your therapy and to see what I am able to offer you.
Further information
I have much experience in helping clients with anxiety, depression, stress, sexual abuse, past or recent trauma, relationship issues, family conflicts, loss, self-esteem and confidence issues. I also have an interest in the neurodivergent umbrella.
