Debra Gilbert

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Psychotherapist, Couples & EMDR Therapist - MBACP (Accred)

About me

Hello, I'm Debra – a BACP Accredited therapist with extensive experience supporting individuals and couples through life’s challenges. I offer a warm, steady presence and a non-judgemental space where you can feel safe to explore, reflect, and grow.

I'm a trained EMDR practitioner and often integrate this powerful, evidence-based approach to support clients in processing trauma and distressing experiences. EMDR can be highly effective in reducing emotional overwhelm and helping you feel more grounded and in control.

My practice is integrative and relational. I draw from a range of approaches including Emotion-Focused Therapy (for individuals and couples), Expressive Arts, Gestalt Therapy, Transactional Analysis, Imago Relationship Therapy, Attachment Theory, and Hypnotherapy. This allows me to tailor our work to your unique story, needs, and goals.

I believe many emotional difficulties stem from feeling disconnected from your authentic self. Together, we’ll explore how you relate to yourself and others, deepen self-awareness, and create space for healing, acceptance, and meaningful change.

I welcome people from all backgrounds and will always meet you with openness, curiosity, and care.

Alongside my clinical work, I am currently undertaking a Diploma in Clinical Supervision.

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

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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

£70.00 - £125.00

Concessions offered for

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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 - £95.00

Weekly 80 min couple therapy session - £125.00

Low-Cost Supervision £30.00

Limited concessionary slots are available upon request.

When I work

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45 Church Road, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 2BE

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone

Types of client

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

Key details

DBS check info

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Supervision

In person
Online

I am currently working towards my Diploma in Clinical Supervision and am offering low-cost supervision sessions until 1 April 2025. Cost - £30p/h.

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