Debby Kirby, NCPS

She brings four years of counselling experience to her sessions and draws on a broad personal and cultural perspective. Her work is grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques and creative methods such as art and poetry when appropriate. Sessions are conversational and practical.

She uses inner child work, trauma-informed approaches, and reflective exercises to help people better understand feelings and patterns. Debby aims to make sessions feel safe, straightforward and focused on achievable steps. She is comfortable offering online support and many clients choose video work to build a rapport.

Debby adapts pace and technique to each person, combining practical coping strategies with deeper emotional work when needed. People who reach out can expect an open, respectful approach that listens first. Her style is warm and direct, and she encourages small, steady changes that fit everyday life.

Background and approach: Debby trained to the NCPS standard and has four years of practice experience. Her background in the arts informs creative options such as guided visualisation, writing prompts and simple art activities to aid expression.

She has worked with people facing complex grief, historic abuse, domestic violence and compassion fatigue, and offers support for neurodiverse presentations such as autism and Asperger Syndrome. Therapy focuses on understanding core patterns, building coping skills, and improving communication and relationships where relevant. Practical goal-setting and check-ins are used throughout to measure progress and adapt the plan as needed.