Deborah Taylor
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About me
Hello, my name is Debbie and I am an Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist.
In my approach and work, I value warmth, trust, safety and genuineness as essential in the counselling relationship and I gently encourage and empower clients to establish their goals. Acknowledging difference and individuality means I may draw from a number of approaches to best fit the person or the presenting issue. Counselling, I believe is collaborative and therefore I encourage and value feedback which in turn guides the pace and direction of the work.
I believe in an individual’s potential and drive for positive change and in their own vast resources, and support clients to feel empowered and begin to direct the change they seek.
Whether through past or current events or experiences, life may bring times of loss, distress, self-doubt, shame, a feeling of isolation or simply 'questioning.' Counselling can offer a space to be heard, to explore without judgement and the opportunity to process events or feelings. It can feel a big step and sometimes a challenging one, but it can lead to greater self-awareness, understanding and self-compassion and the possibility for creating different choices, new habits, a sense of direction or simply self-acceptance.
I offer short or longer term therapy to adults ranging from 18 years and above.
Training, qualifications & experience
I have a nurse background which I believe gradually led me towards my work as a counsellor and developed my interest in the connection between mind and body.
I am guided by the ethical framework of both BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) and the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) and attend regular supervision and CPD (Continuing professional development).
As well as private practice I have gained experience in voluntary settings which have included university and college counselling services and a domestic abuse service. Collectively, issues have included bereavement, relationship difficulties, self -esteem, confidence, trust issues, anxiety, trauma and depression.
- Professional Diploma in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy(Accredited by the National Counselling Society)
- Certificate in Foundations of Counselling (Accredited by the National Counselling Society)
- BA(Hons) Nursing Studies
- CPD includes:
- Treating Intrusive thoughts and the Inner Critical Voice (2024)
- Introduction to working with eating disorders (2023)
- Working with relational trauma (2023)
- Working with Shame (2022)
- Child Sexual Abuse: Hope For Healing (April 2022)
- Trauma focused therapy- Phase 1 work
- Building better therapeutic relationships
- Bereavement training
- Domestic violence
- The Power of Personal History (2021)
- Mental Health and the body-Trauma training (2021)
- Treating Generalised Anxiety and Panic (2021)
Member organisations
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The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society
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In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
Accredited register membership
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
I offer telephone, online counselling and face to face sessions
Therapies offered
Fees
£28.00 - £45.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I am currently offering face to face and online counselling sessions.
Fees are:
£25-Initial meeting
Subsequent sessions are £45 per 50 minute session.
A limited number of sessions at £28.00 for clients who are unwaged or full time students.
When I work
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Mondays- face face to face sessions, Wednesdays-am-Zoom, pm- face to face sessions, Tuesdays-am-zoom-, pm-face to face sessions, Thurs am-zoom, pm face to face, Friday-face to face.
Further information
Online sessions are offered via the Zoom platform.
Face to face sessions are available at both The Practice Rooms and The Lodge House. I am happy to let you know regarding nearby parking if required.
Enquires can be made via phone or email. I am happy to offer a short introductory call prior to possible first sessions.
