Debra Gilbert
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About me
Hello. I'm Debra, an experienced and dedicated therapist committed to helping individuals and couples. Currently I am working towards a Diploma in Clinical Supervision. I offer a safe, steady presence and a supportive, warm, and non-judgmental therapeutic space.
I integrate various therapeutic methods, including Emotion-Focused Therapy for individuals and couples, Expressive Arts, Gestalt Therapy, Transactional Analysis, Imago Relationship Therapy, Attachment Theory, EMDR and Hypnotherapy. This enables me to personalise and adapt your therapeutic journey to suit your specific needs and preferences.
Often, psychological challenges arise from feeling disconnected from your authentic self, perhaps leaving you unsure of how you relate to yourself, others, and the world around you. My approach is relational, and I view therapy as a collaborative partnership. Together, we'll explore how you relate to yourself and others, and how you process your experiences, paving the way towards healing, increased self-awareness, self-understanding, and self-acceptance, empowering you to make meaningful and self-directed choices.
I embrace diverse backgrounds and aim to understand and connect with you.
Training, qualifications & experience
BA(Hons) in Humanistic Counselling
Diploma in Integrative Psychotherapeutic Counselling
Diploma in Hypnotherapy Diploma in Clinical Supervision (Working towards) Certificate in Working with Couples
Certificate in Emotionally Focused Couple’s Therapy: On Target
Couple Interventions in the Age of Attachment EMDR Part 1 & 2 - EMDR Europe Accredited Training
Internal Family Systems Trauma Treatment Program
L3 Certificate in Counselling Studies
L2 Certificate in Counselling Skills.
Certificate in Online and Telephone Counselling.
Foundation in Bereavement
MBACP Accredited (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy)
DBS Enhanced Certificate
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
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Accredited register membership
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Areas of counselling I deal with
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Fees
£70.00 - £125.00
Free initial telephone or online session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Research shows that the relationship between the counsellor and client significantly impacts therapy outcomes. Therefore, I offer an initial call over the phone or online. It is an opportunity for us to meet, discuss how therapy works, talk about your hopes for therapy, and for you to ask me questions.
Weekly 50 min individual session - from £70.00
Weekly 50 min couple therapy session - £90.00
Weekly 80 min couple therapy session - £125.00
Low-Cost Supervision £30.00
Limited concessionary slots are available upon request.
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