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Debra Hayman, BACP

Credentials
BACP
Experience
8 years
Practising in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Sessions
Online only
Client ages
Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGrief

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Debra Hayman uses a practical, person-centred approach to help people make sense of difficult feelings and find ways forward. She combines talking and active techniques so conversations lead to real change. Debra aims to create a calm, non-judgemental space where people can speak honestly and be heard.

She draws on eight years of UK practice and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. Her background includes substantial work with drug and alcohol misuse, alongside supporting people facing anxiety, depression and trauma.

Background and approach

That experience informs how she manages complex or overlapping problems. Sessions often focus on relationships, low self-esteem and trauma, but Debra also supports people dealing with grief, anger, parenting strain and career worries. She works with a wide range of concerns from eating and body image to addiction and compassion fatigue.

When needed she addresses co-morbidity and the way different issues interact. Therapy blends client-centred listening with cognitive behavioural techniques and emotionally-focused work to help people change unhelpful patterns. Mindfulness and existential ideas are used where they suit a person’s goals.

Debra adapts the style to the individual rather than using a single method for everyone. People can expect down-to-earth language, collaborative goal setting and practical steps to try between sessions. Debra encourages small, manageable changes so progress feels steady.

She also helps people reflect on values and meaning if that becomes important to their recovery.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Debra often uses Client-Centred Therapy, which focuses on listening and building a trusting relationship so people can explore their feelings in their own way. It is helpful for anyone who needs a calm, accepting space to talk through difficult experiences.

She also draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy or CBT, which looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour and uses practical techniques to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is often useful for anxiety, depression, stress and some eating or addiction-related problems.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Debra treats therapy as a collaboration and will discuss what feels most useful based on goals and preferences. Together the therapist and client decide which methods to try and adjust them as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls let people meet face to face when schedules or distance make in-person sessions hard. Phone sessions can be quicker or easier when bandwidth is low. Live chat or text-based messaging provide brief check-ins or ongoing written conversation between sessions. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, caregiving or travel and help keep contact consistent over time.
What kinds of problems does Debra help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression and trauma, along with relationship and intimacy-related issues. Additional areas include addiction, eating concerns, grief and career or parenting stresses.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Debra combines client-centred listening with practical approaches such as cognitive behavioural techniques and emotionally-focused work. She often uses mindfulness and existential ideas to suit individual goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional practice in the United Kingdom, including seven years working with drug and alcohol misuse alongside other mental health issues.
What qualifications or registrations does she hold?
Debra is associated with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, recorded as BACP in her credentials.
Which languages and countries are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts clients from outside the United Kingdom.
What formats do sessions come in?
Therapy is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience
8 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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