Deborah Gillard
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About me
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected? Are you or a loved one struggling with an eating disorder or facing challenging relationship issues? Are you grappling with the consequences of trauma/abuse? Do you yearn for a supportive space to heal and grow? I provide a supportive and inclusive space to help you navigate life’s challenges and strengthen your relationships—with yourself, others, and the world around you.
Life’s challenges can affect anyone at any stage, and counselling offers a supportive path to understanding and change. Whether you’re facing personal struggles, navigating relationships difficulties, or supporting a young person in need, my practice is here to provide a safe and compassionate environment tailored to your needs. Together, we can explore these issues, uncover new perspectives, and develop practical tools for resilience, understanding, and connection.
I welcome individuals, young people and partnerships of all sexual orientations, gender identities, and from every ethnic, cultural, and faith background. My practice is inclusive, affirming, and grounded in the belief that everyone deserves support.
Let’s work together to create a healthier, more fulfilling life and relationships.
Individual Therapy - £50
- Eating issues - Struggling with an eating disorder? Worried about a loved one's eating issues? Struggling with body image and confidence?
- Relationships - Going through a breakup, divorce or loss? Struggling to decide whether to stay or leave a relationship? Experiencing family disputes or friendship issues?
- Trauma & Abuse - Feeling like your past is holding you back from feeling secure in your relationships? Feeling like you’re reliving a traumatic event through flashbacks or nightmares? Feeling like no matter what you do, the past keeps creeping back?
Relationships Therapy - £70
- Couples/Multi-partner relationships: Are differing communication styles leading to misunderstandings or unresolved conflicts? Are breaches of trust or unclear boundaries creating tension? Are you struggling with intimacy or feeling emotionally distant? Are you navigating changes, such as opening your relationship, becoming parents, or redefining roles?
- Family members: Are longstanding conflicts or differences of opinion causing strain between you? Are unresolved hurts affecting current dynamics?
- Close friends: Are you seeking to repair a friendship that has grown distant? Are disagreements or unmet expectations putting your bond at risk? Do you feel boundaries are unclear or frequently crossed?
- Business partners/collaborators: Are conflicting priorities or visions impacting your partnership? Is a lack of clear or open communication creating friction? Are unresolved disputes interfering with your working relationship or productivity?
Young People Therapy - £40
- Eating issues - Is your child preoccupied with food or their appearance? Are they caught in unhealthy patterns of eating or self-esteem?
- Relationships - Is your child feeling left out, judged, or misunderstood by their friends? Do conflicts at home with parents or siblings leave your child feeling unheard or angry? Are they navigating changes in romantic relationships that feel overwhelming or confusing?
- Trauma & Abuse - Has your child experienced bullying, loss, or a traumatic event that’s hard to move past? Do certain memories or feelings make them feel unsafe or out of control? Are they trying to make sense of difficult family dynamics or a history of conflict at home?
- Low Mood - Does your child feel stuck, unmotivated, or uninterested in activities they used to enjoy? Are they struggling with feelings of sadness, emptiness, or hopelessness? Do they find it hard to talk to family or friends about how they're feeling?
- Stress - Are school pressures, exams, or extracurricular expectations making your child feel overwhelmed? Does your child find themself worrying excessively about the future or struggling with social situations? Are their racing thoughts or fears making it hard to relax or concentrate?
Needing a safe space to talk about your experiences and start the healing process? Contact me by email to start your healing journey.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Couples Counselling Certificate (Relationships Scotland - 2025)
- MSc Person-Centred Counselling (University of Aberdeen - 2024)
- PGDip Person-Centred Counselling (University of Aberdeen - 2023)
- MA Psychology with Counselling Skills (University of Aberdeen - 2021)
Please visit my website for a full up-to-date list of my work experience with individuals, couples and young people.
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).
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Areas of counselling I deal with
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Fees
£50.00 per session
Free initial telephone session
Additional information
I offer a FREE initial 15-minute consultation, where I can tell you a little bit more about what counselling may feel like, and an opportunity for you to ask questions.
Session fees:
- Adult therapy: £50
- Children/Young people therapy: £40
- Relationships therapy: £70
A concession fee is available upon request for a limited number of clients. Please reach out with any questions or to request a reduced rate. I am happy to work with you to keep therapy affordable.
Longer sessions are available upon request.
When I work
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Flexible hours. Please email me to find a time that would suit both of us.
Further information
Visit my website to find more information about me, my work experience and my approach.
Please, do not hesitate to email me or give me a call. I look forward to hearing from you.
