Counsellor profile
Debra Laking, BACP
Based in United Kingdom · 4 years of experience
Counsellor for stress, relationships and grief
Continue with DebraAt a glance
- Registration
- BACP, United Kingdom (409829)
- Qualifications
- BACP
- Experience
- 4 years
- Languages
- English
- Based in
- United Kingdom
Details come from information Debra supplied to BetterHelp.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
About Debra
BACP. 4 years' experience. Debra Laking works in the United Kingdom and offers counselling for stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, self-esteem and coping with life changes. She describes herself as an integrative humanistic counsellor who draws on several therapeutic approaches when working with people.
Debra says she adapts how she works to fit each person's situation. In sessions she listens without judgement and encourages people to describe their thoughts and feelings. She aims to help clients notice their own strengths and use those resources to manage difficult moments.
Her practice includes methods from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, the Gottman Method and Mindfulness Therapy. She uses these approaches to help with problems such as communication breakdown, commitment concerns, control issues and isolation or loneliness.
Debra also lists experience with ageing and geriatric issues, attachment concerns, autism and Asperger Syndrome, cancer-related worries, caregiver stress, divorce and separation, first responder issues, forgiveness, guilt and shame, hospice and end-of-life counselling, and questions about life purpose.
She works in English and accepts international clients. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time; fees vary by location. To begin, clients use the online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How her approaches translate to online counselling
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is often used for anxiety, stress and when life changes feel overwhelming.Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what the person says so they can make sense of their feelings and decisions. This approach can help with self-esteem, grief and relationship concerns.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions and uses practical steps to change unhelpful patterns. It is commonly used for anxiety, stress and coping strategies.
Deciding which approach to use is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, then agree a plan together. That collaborative process continues as sessions progress so the approach can be adjusted.
The practical benefits of online counselling include fitting sessions more easily around work and family commitments and avoiding travel time. If you want to proceed, please confirm the current session options before booking and follow the site steps to complete the matching questionnaire and arrange a session.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self-esteem and coping with life changes, plus many related areas such as caregiver stress, isolation and end-of-life counselling.
What is her counselling style?
She describes an integrative humanistic approach and draws on several therapies to suit each person’s needs, including ACT, client-centred work and CBT.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years' experience working in the United Kingdom.
Is she registered with a professional body in the UK?
She is listed with the BACP, as provided in her credentials.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She accepts international clients, according to the information supplied.
How are sessions charged?
Fees vary by location and are paid via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start counselling with her?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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