Counsellor profile
Debra Hayman, BACP
Based in United Kingdom ยท 8 years of experience
Counsellor for relationship and trauma difficulties
Continue with DebraAt a glance
- Registration
- BACP, United Kingdom (375321)
- Qualifications
- BACP
- Experience
- 8 years
- Languages
- English
- Based in
- United Kingdom
Details come from information Debra supplied to BetterHelp.
- Relationship problems
- Substance misuse work
- Low self esteem
About Debra
BACP. 8 years' experience. Debra Hayman works with adults on relationship problems, low self esteem, trauma and a range of mental health concerns including anxiety, depression and substance misuse.
She describes talking therapies as a way to understand feelings and change responses to others. Debra says medication is not the solution for everyone and that psychotherapy can help people make sense of difficult emotions. Sessions focus on conversation and practical steps rather than medical treatments.
Debra spent seven years working specifically with drug and alcohol misuse, and that work included supporting people affected by domestic abuse, bullying and food-related difficulties. She also lists grief, parenting strain, anger and career concerns among the matters she addresses.
Her clinical approaches include Client-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Existential Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy. In practice she adapts the work to the issue a person brings and combines talking and practical exercises.
Debra works in English and accepts international clients. She asks people to use the site matching process to choose an initial appointment and complete a short questionnaire before scheduling a first session. Costs vary by location and use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How her approaches translate to online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy places attention on the person in front of the counsellor and on honest conversation; it helps when someone wants to be listened to and understood as they talk through relationship or self-esteem issues. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing different behaviours; it often suits people dealing with anxiety, low mood or specific habits. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) looks at emotional patterns between people and can help clarify feelings and attachment-related struggles.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Debra will discuss which methods might suit a person's needs, goals and preferences and adapt the sessions accordingly. She aims to decide collaboratively which techniques to use and to review what is working as therapy progresses.
The biography does not list specific session formats here, so check the platform for available options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions around work, childcare or travel and can reduce time spent travelling. It also allows for shorter check-ins or longer sessions when helpful, and makes it possible to continue work with a registered or accredited professional from another location.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief, eating and parenting concerns among other issues.
What therapeutic style does she use?
She uses Client-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Existential Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy depending on the issue.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional experience, including seven years working with drug and alcohol misuse.
Is she registered with a professional body?
She is listed with the BACP as the credential states BACP.
In which languages can I work with her?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are accepted as stated in the profile.
What are the session formats available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs and first steps handled?
Costs vary with location and use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, select the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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