About me
After more than four decades of working with people across education, youth services, psychologically informed environments, and now private practice, I continue to believe that the heart of therapy is relationship.
My approach is relational, pluralistic, and grounded in empathy, authenticity, and respect. Therapy with me is collaborative, flexible, and paced to suit individual needs.
Neurodivergent-Affirming Therapy
I have extensive experience working with neurodivergent clients, including those with ADHD and other forms of neurodivergence.
Coming to understand my own neurodivergence later in life was a revelatory experience that deepened my understanding of difference and strengthened my ability to adapt therapy to individual needs.
I recognise that neurodivergent individuals may experience the world differently — emotionally, socially, and sensorially. Therapy therefore needs to be flexible, respectful, and paced in ways that support comfort and clarity.
My work with neurodivergent clients focuses on:
Understanding emotional overwhelm
Exploring identity and self-acceptance
Supporting regulation and resilience
Working at a pace that feels manageable
Creating space free from judgement or pressure
I aim to offer therapy that feels accessible, validating, and respectful of each person’s unique way of being.
Privacy and Data Protection Statement
At Debra Kurs Therapy, your privacy and confidentiality are treated with the utmost respect. I am committed to protecting your personal information and handling it safely, sensitively, and in line with UK data protection law.
I am registered with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) and comply with the requirements of the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
What Information I May Collect
I may collect and store the following types of information:
Your name, address, email address, and telephone number
Emergency contact details (where appropriate)
GP details (only where necessary and with your consent)
Brief records relating to your therapy sessions
Appointment history and payment records
Any information you choose to share via email, text, or contact forms
Some of this information may be considered sensitive personal data, and it is handled with particular care.
Why I Collect This Information
Your information is collected to:
Provide safe and effective therapy
Arrange and manage appointments
Maintain brief, accurate therapy records
Meet professional, ethical, and legal requirements
Respond to enquiries or requests for support
Maintain financial records for accounting purposes
How Your Information Is Stored
Your information is stored securely using appropriate safeguards, which may include:
Password-protected electronic devices
Secure email systems
Locked storage for paper records (where used)
Limited access to personal information
Regular review of data security practices
I take reasonable steps to protect your information from loss, misuse, or unauthorised access.
Confidentiality
All information shared in therapy is treated as confidential. However, there are rare situations where confidentiality may need to be broken, such as:
If there is a risk of serious harm to you or another person
If required by law or court order
If safeguarding concerns arise involving a child or vulnerable adult
Where possible, this would be discussed with you first.
How Long Information Is Kept
Therapy records are usually retained for 7 years after the end of therapy, in line with professional guidance. For children and young people, records may be kept longer.
After this period, records are securely destroyed.
Your Rights
Under data protection law, you have the right to:
Request access to the information held about you
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of information where appropriate
Withdraw consent (where applicable)
Raise concerns about how your data is handled
Requests should be made in writing where possible.
Contact Forms and Website Use
If you contact me through this website, your details will only be used to respond to your enquiry. I will not share your information with third parties unless required to do so by law.
Sharing Information
Your information will not be shared with third parties without your consent, except where:
Required by law
Necessary for safeguarding
Required for professional supervision (where information is anonymised wherever possible)
Contact Details
If you have any questions about how your information is handled, you are welcome to contact:
Debra Kurs Therapy
Website: www.debrakurstherapy.co.uk
Email: info@debrakurstherapy.co.uk
If you remain concerned, you have the right to contact the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) directly.
Training, qualifications & experience
Hello, my name is Debra. I am an experienced practitioner with over four decades of working with people experiencing crisis, change, and emotional difficulty. I offer a warm and compassionate therapeutic space where you can explore your emotions and experiences safely, at your own pace.
Throughout my career, I have worked across a wide range of services throughout Merseyside, supporting young people, families, and adults in complex and vulnerable situations. My experience includes working within psychologically informed environments, supporting individuals facing trauma, adversity, and life transitions across diverse communities and identities.
I work with adults and young people and have experience supporting clients with ADHD, anxiety, depression, adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), domestic abuse, and relationship difficulties. My practice is inclusive of neurodivergent individuals and LGBTQI+ clients, recognising that identity, lived experience, and personal context shape how people understand themselves and their place in the world.
As a therapist with lived experience of neurodivergence, I understand the importance of adapting therapy to suit different ways of thinking, processing, and experiencing the world, and I aim to offer a space where difference is respected, affirmed, and understood.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society This Not For Profit association of counsellors and psychotherapists aim to support the counselling profession, members and training organisations. 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
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).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£35.00 - £60.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I offer a sliding scale of £35–£60 per session. The lower end of the scale helps make therapy more accessible for those on lower incomes, while the upper end reflects the standard rate for clients who are waged or in a more financially stable position.
Rather than placing clients into fixed categories, I invite you to choose the fee that feels manageable and fair for your circumstances. My aim is to keep the process respectful, flexible, and rooted in trust, so that support can be accessed without unnecessary financial pressure.
Further information
I aim to accommodate clients as best as I can, so I offer a range of ways to work together. Sessions can take place online or by telephone, and I have several in-person options. I work from a therapy space on Slater Street in Liverpool on Saturday afternoons, and I also have a welcoming home therapy space available during the week. In addition, I have access to another therapy room on Allerton Road, and on Hope Street which can be arranged as needed.
My aim is to offer flexibility, comfort, and choice - so that clients can access support in the way that suits them best.
