- Client-centred approach
- Motivational interviewing
- Solution-focused work
About Debra
Debra Basham is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with five years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationships, grief, self-esteem, trauma and abuse, parenting, anger, career concerns and coping with life changes. Debra also lists coaching, compassion fatigue, divorce and separation, self-love, women's issues and workplace matters among her areas of interest.
Debra spent many years in business before retraining as a counsellor and coach. She brings that background into sessions, helping people talk through workplace pressures and career crossroads. Her earlier roles included mentoring and coaching people across different levels, which shaped how she supports clients now.
She uses client-centred counselling to keep conversations focused on the person in front of her. Motivational interviewing helps when someone wants to make a change but feels stuck. Solution-focused work supports short-term goals and practical next steps.
Sessions tend to be straightforward and practical. Debra helps people identify patterns that feed anger, resentment or stress. She works with grief and life transitions by breaking things down into manageable steps and actions.
People who want to try coaching alongside counselling can combine both approaches. Debra’s background in corporate mentoring means she often covers workplace issues and career planning during sessions. She accepts international clients and runs work that blends coaching and counselling for adults navigating life changes.
How her approaches work in online sessions
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the person. It helps people feel heard and supports them to explore feelings such as anger, grief or low self-esteem in their own words.Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative way to explore ambivalence and find reasons to change. It suits people who want to shift habits or make decisions about work, relationships or wellbeing.
Solution-Focused Therapy aims at practical steps and small changes. It is useful when someone wants to set short-term goals and try specific actions between sessions.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Debra will discuss options and help decide which methods fit the client’s needs, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process that can change as sessions progress.
The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also help people keep continuity of support when they are living or working abroad. Registered or accredited professionals can offer a mix of counselling and coaching tools to focus on managing anger, workplace stress and life transitions.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self-esteem, trauma and abuse, parenting, anger, career worries and coping with life changes.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centred, using motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques to help people set goals and make practical changes.
How much professional experience does she have?
Debra has five years of counselling experience, combined with previous business and coaching roles across many sectors.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I book sessions in other languages or from outside the UK?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions charged?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the first steps to start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.