Deborah Thomas

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MBACP Registered Member Counsellor

About me

Hello, I'm Debbie 

As an integrative qualified counsellor based in Gloucester and Dursley, I offer face-to-face, online, and telephone sessions. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, work-related stress, bereavement, or relationship challenges, I provide a safe and empathetic space where you are in control.

We can explore your feelings, reflect on your past, and work at your pace. Let’s begin with a free 20-minute assessment to discuss your goals and plan our next steps. I’m here to support you and answer any questions you may have. Let’s take this journey together.
 
 

Training, qualifications & experience

  • I am a Registered Member of the BACP (British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy). I follow the BACP code of ethics and regulatory requirements. 
  • CPCAB- Diploma In Therapeutic Counselling -Person Centred & Psychotherapy (TC-L4) Listening Post Gloucester.
  • Counselling Tutor Certificate in Online and Telephone Counselling.
  • Certificate: Bereavement Support Foundation course, National Counselling Society - Cruse Bereavement Support 2023. I work with Cruse as a volunteer supporting people through grief.
  • I attend regular clinical supervision and undertake regular CPD (continuing professional development).

Member organisations

BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

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

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
Accredited Register Scheme

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British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

Areas of counselling I deal with

Therapies offered

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Fees

Concessions offered for

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Additional information

£50.00-£55.00

When I work

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Night

50 minute weekly sessions at the same time & location.

Flexible, face-to-face or online, biweekly

Weekends by prior arrangement.

Please contact me to check my availability.

Further information

I offer a free no obligation 30-minute telephone or video call to complete a holistic assessment.

It is an opportunity for you to decide whether you think we could work together, discuss your goals, and ask questions.

If you’re ready to commit, we can arrange your first session.

2 & 6 Ltd, Wainbridge House, Wainbridge Business Park, Shepherd Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL2 5EL

Cam Parish Council, 4 Noel Lee Way, High Street, Cam, Dursley, Gloucestershire, GL11 5PS

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone

Types of client

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)

Key details

DBS check info

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Online platforms

Microsoft Teams
Whatsapp
Deborah Thomas
Deborah Thomas