Debra Hayman, BACP
Debra Hayman offers straightforward, person-centred counselling that aims to make talking about hard things feel easier.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- +14 more
About Debra
Debra Hayman offers straightforward, person-centred counselling that aims to make talking about hard things feel easier. She uses a calm, listening style and practical tools to help people manage mood, relationships and everyday stress. Debra is based in the United Kingdom and has eight years of professional experience as a BACP counsellor.
She often helps people who are struggling with depression, anxiety and low self-esteem. She also supports those facing trauma, grief, addiction-related issues and relationship problems.
Background and approach
Sessions are conversational and focused on what matters most to the client right now. Debra adapts her approach to fit each person. She draws on Client-Centred Therapy to prioritise the client’s perspective, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to identify unhelpful patterns, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy when relationship dynamics are central.
Mindfulness and existential ideas also appear in her work when exploring meaning and coping strategies. Her background includes seven years working with drug and alcohol misuse alongside broader mental health concerns. That experience informs practical coping skills, relapse prevention thinking and attention to how trauma and domestic abuse can shape behaviour and self-worth.
Debra aims to make the first step as simple as possible. She invites people to talk about what is worrying them, set achievable goals, and try out small changes between sessions. The focus is on steady progress rather than immediate fixes.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 375321 | October 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Debra works with
Everything Debra lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, 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 / 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 addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Debra lists
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
She also draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy when relationship matters are central, helping people name and shift emotional patterns that affect connection with others. Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process; the therapist will discuss options, try methods in session, and adapt based on the client’s goals and preferences.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, offering flexibility around work, caregiving and travel. Video sessions approximate a face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can fit a short break from work, and text or chat options suit people who prefer writing or need brief check-ins. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent and fit it into a busy life.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Debra commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, addictions and relationship struggles, plus related issues such as self-esteem and body image.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Debra uses a person-centred approach with practical techniques from CBT and emotionally-focused work. Sessions are conversational and aim to be clear and down-to-earth.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional experience, including seven years working with drug and alcohol misuse alongside other mental health concerns.
What credentials and region apply to this counsellor?
Debra is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can international clients be seen?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Work can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and needs.
How are costs handled?
Fees vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Debra?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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