Debs Blue - Person Centred counsellor

Hi there, my name is Debs and I’m a qualified person-centred counsellor. I’m often asked, “But what does that mean?”. Simply put, I work with clients to support them in exploring what’s going on for them and to help them get a better understanding of what is at the heart of the problem/issue and what they can do to overcome this to lead a happier, more fulfilling life. I am warm, caring, accepting and empathic – I will try to put myself in your shoes to truly understand how you feel and help you to feel that you are not alone in your struggle. We work together to develop a positive and trusting therapeutic relationship which allows you to feel that you have a safe, confidential and non-judgemental space, in which you feel listened to, respected and supported, and where your feelings, thoughts and behaviours are understood, enabling to make your own informed choices, to feel valued and accepted, and ultimately to accept yourself. Together, we will explore what’s going on for you and where this comes from, and I will allow you to lead sessions by talking about what feels most important to you. After all, who knows more about you than you?

I am trained to work with both adults and young people and have worked with a diverse range of clients. I have worked for local charitable organisations providing effective counselling for adults with a range of emotional and mental health needs, such as bereavement, childhood trauma and relationship difficulties. I have spent the last two years working in primary and secondary schools, giving counselling support to children and young people. Previously, I spent 12 years working in secondary schools, so I am familiar with the ever-evolving challenges that children and teenagers are faced with – at school, at home, in social settings and online. I understand that counselling can sometimes feel difficult and overwhelming, so I work with clients at their pace, in a flexible way, for example, sometimes young people need a more directive approach, such as coping strategies, relaxation techniques and signposting to apps that can help to reduce panic attacks or self-harming tendencies.

I offer a free 30-minute consultation to introduce myself, to hear about you, and hear what you hope for from counselling. You will then have the opportunity to decide if it feels right for you, and we can make arrangements from there. I hope to hear from you.

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