Counsellor profile
Debra Hayman, BACP
Counsellor for relationships and trauma
See online counselling options- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Drug and alcohol support
About Debra
Counsellor Debra Hayman is a BACP-registered practitioner with eight years' experience working in the United Kingdom. She focuses on relationship issues, low self-esteem and trauma, and also has a long background supporting people with drug and alcohol misuse and related mental health concerns.
Debra uses a mix of talking approaches and chooses methods to suit the person in front of her. She draws on client-centred work to give people space to speak and be heard. She also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to look at thinking patterns and Emotionally-Focused Therapy to address relationship problems.
Her practice includes work with anxiety, depression, grief and compassion fatigue. She has experience of eating and food-related issues, attachment concerns and blended family pressures. She also supports people coping with life changes, caregiving stress and the effects of domestic abuse or other trauma.
Debra spent seven years working specifically with drug and alcohol misuse, and that work brought ongoing experience with codependency, control issues and communication problems. She describes that period as an important part of her development and draws on it when supporting people with addiction-related concerns.
Sessions focus on talking through what matters most now. Debra and the person she sees decide which approach to use together. To arrange a first meeting, follow the directory guidance to complete a short matching questionnaire and book a session.
Therapeutic approaches used in online counselling
Debra draws on Client-Centred Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in her work. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and helping people put their own words to what is worrying them; it can help when someone needs space to understand feelings. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy looks at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour and is useful for anxiety, low mood and unhelpful habits.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Debra will discuss options and decide together with the client which methods to try based on the issues and preferences brought to sessions. This is a collaborative process and can change as needs shift.
The practical benefits of counselling without travel may include fitting sessions around work and family life and reducing time spent travelling. Because the biography does not list specific session formats, please confirm the current options before booking. Registered or accredited professionals often use different ways to meet people, so checking the available formats will help plan how therapy fits into day-to-day life.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Debra works with relationship issues, low self-esteem and trauma. She also supports people with anxiety, depression, grief, addictions and a range of related concerns.
What style of therapy does she use?
She uses a range of talking approaches including client-centred work, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy. The method chosen depends on the person's needs.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years' professional experience, including seven years working with drug and alcohol misuse.
Which professional body is she registered with?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
Are sessions offered in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats does she offer?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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