About My Practice

Welcome, my name is Debbie, my pronouns are she/her.

I qualified as a Person-Centred Counsellor & Psychotherapist in 2020 from Aberdeen University. Since qualifying, I continue to develop and deepen my practice to go beyond the basics.

As a therapist, I work collaboratively to meet my client's needs. I see my clients as multi-faceted beings and understand deeply from my own lived experience that one size does not fit all.

I prefer to engage as an equal in the therapeutic relationship and believe that you are the expert on yourself, after all, who knows you better than yourself? However, years of trying to fit yourself into a conventional box may have left you doubting this.

The core of my practice is grounded in the person-centred values of empathy, genuineness, and acceptance. I aim to meet my clients where they are at; creating a space where they will feel welcomed and able to bring their whole identity into the session, which in turn will cultivate the conditions required for growth, personal development, and healing. I'm here to support and sit beside you as we navigate your experiences of this world.

My approach is also trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming, and viewed through an intersectional feminist lens. I work with adults over the age of 18, a culturally diverse client base, the LGBTQIA+ community, and strive to build an anti-discriminatory and anti-oppressive way of being.

My own self-care is also priority. I work with my own therapist, engage in peer support, and attend monthly clinical supervision in line with BACP guidelines.

Out of working hours, I have a few special interests: mid-century art & design, music, and yoga. I am a very willing companion to my feline friend who may make an appearance during our online sessions together. I feel I understand profoundly the connection between animals and humans and welcome your pets into our online sessions too.

Testimonials

"Debbie is a very well informed and supportive practitioner who has helped me a great deal in
my journey to deal with a number of issues related to trauma; growing up neurodivergent and
undiagnosed. She has tailored her sessions specifically to me and is very individual focused,
allowing me to present in a way that is most comfortable to me without pressure to mask."

"Working with Debbie has been a deeply enriching experience. Together, we've explored the complexities of chronic illness, parental influence, relationship challenges, and rejection sensitivity. We've also looked into the possibility of ADHD and, more importantly, I've begun to truly get to know myself. Through our sessions, I've developed greater self-efficacy, self-advocacy, self-esteem, and self-compassion. Their thoughtful guidance has helped me move toward acceptance and a deeper understanding of who I am. I’m incredibly grateful for the space they’ve created for this growth."