Debra Hayman

• Relationship issues
• Trauma and abuse
• Mindfulness therapy

About Debra

Debra Hayman works on relationship difficulties, low self-esteem and trauma using talking therapies matched to each person's needs. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has eight years of professional experience in the UK.

She draws on several counselling approaches and chooses what fits the issue in front of her. Debra spent seven years working with drug and alcohol misuse and that experience included supporting people with domestic abuse, bullying, anxiety and depression. She also helps with eating and food-related issues, communication problems and caregiving stress.

In sessions she focuses on practical conversation and reflection. She listens to what matters to each person, helps them name patterns in relationships and thinks about how feelings connect with everyday actions. Work can include exploring difficult past experiences and testing new ways of communicating with others.

Debra uses Client-Centred methods alongside cognitive behaviour ideas, emotionally-focused work and mindfulness. She also brings existential approaches when people want to look at identity, meaning and major life changes. These methods are used to help with grief, burnout and compassion fatigue as well as mood concerns.

She offers counselling in English and accepts international clients. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To start, visitors choose the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.

Approaches used in online counselling and what they do

Debra commonly uses Client-Centred Therapy, which focuses on listening, reflecting and helping people clarify their own goals; this approach suits relationship issues and low self-esteem. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and try practical changes in behaviour, which can help with anxiety, depression and coping skills. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) is applied when the focus is on patterns in close relationships and improving emotional connection and communication.

Deciding which approach to use is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss needs, goals and preferences and make a collaborative plan. That plan can change as the person learns more about what helps them.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm the current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work, travel or caregiving by removing the need to travel to an appointment. They can also allow shorter check-ins or sessions without video if that better suits someone's circumstances. Registered or accredited professionals typically adapt their methods so therapy remains practical and focused when carried out remotely.

Topics Debra lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Addictions
• Relationship issues
• Trauma and abuse
• Grief
• Family conflicts
• Intimacy-related issues
• Eating disorders
• Parenting issues
• Anger management
• Self-esteem
• Career difficulties
• Bipolar disorder
• Depression
• Coping with life changes
• Compassion fatigue
• Aging and geriatric issues
• Attachment issues
• Blended family issues
• Body image
• Caregiver issues and stress
• Co-morbidity
• Codependency
• Commitment issues
• Communication problems
• Control issues
• Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
• Divorce and separation
• Domestic violence
• Drug and alcohol addiction
• Eating and food-related issues
• Emptiness
• Family problems
• Forgiveness
• Guilt and shame
• Infidelity
• Isolation and loneliness
• Jealousy
• Life purpose
• Men's issues
• Midlife crisis
• Money and financial issues
• Mood disorders
• Narcissism
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Personality disorders
• Phobias
• Postpartum depression
• Post-traumatic stress
• Pregnancy and childbirth
• Process addictions
• Self-love
• Sexual assault and abuse
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Women's issues
• Workplace issues
• Young adult issues

Ways of working

• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
• Existential Therapy
• Mindfulness Therapy
• Motivational Interviewing
• Solution-Focused Therapy
• Trauma-Focused Therapy

Questions about Debra

Does she work with anxiety and depression?

Yes. The profile lists anxiety and depression among the concerns she helps people with.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She uses Client-Centred Therapy alongside Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Existential and Mindfulness approaches.

How much experience does she have?

She has eight years of professional work experience in the UK.

Is she registered with a professional body in the UK?

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Can I have sessions in English or from another country?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How much do sessions cost?

Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I get started with her counselling?

Use the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.