Debra Hayman, BACP
Debra Hayman is a counsellor with a focus on trauma and relationship difficulties.
About Debra
Debra Hayman is a counsellor with a focus on trauma and relationship difficulties. She works in a warm, non-judgemental way and aims to give people a clear, calm space to talk about what feels hard. Debra holds BACP registration and has eight years of professional experience in the UK.
Her background includes extensive work supporting people with drug and alcohol misuse alongside related problems such as domestic abuse, low self-esteem, anxiety and depression.
Background and approach
That experience shaped a practical style that looks at how past hurt affects everyday choices now. She helps people understand patterns and make different choices in relationships, work and family life. Debra adapts her approach to each person.
She draws on client-centred and trauma-focused work to prioritise what the client needs first. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) are used where thinking patterns and emotional bonds are part of the issue. People come to her for a wide range of concerns including stress, grief, addictions, eating and intimacy-related issues.
She also supports people facing life changes such as divorce, caring responsibilities or ageing and bereavement. Sessions aim to be practical and grounded so everyday life improves between meetings. Debra encourages a collaborative pace.
She will talk through goals and use techniques that suit the person rather than a fixed method. This way the work stays focused on what matters most to the individual.
Details from the counsellor's public professional profile · registration number listed
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| 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.
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Debra lists on their public professional profile, 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
Ways of working Debra names
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor lists and does not check training records.
How Debra’s approaches work online
Debra combines trauma-focused work and client-centred counselling to help people who are recovering from past harm or who feel stuck in relationship patterns. Trauma-focused therapy looks at the effects of past events on current thoughts, feelings and reactions, helping people process what happened and reduce its hold on day-to-day life. Client-centred counselling prioritises listening and understanding so the person feels heard and can explore their priorities at their own pace.She also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) when unhelpful thinking or behaviours keep problems going. CBT offers clear steps to test thoughts and try new behaviours, which can be useful for anxiety, low mood and coping after trauma. Choosing the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process; the therapist will discuss goals and adapt methods based on the client’s needs and preferences.
Online work is offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Video sessions allow visual contact for emotional work, phone calls can fit into a short break or when internet is limited, and messaging or live chat can suit brief check-ins or people who prefer not to be on camera. These options make it easier to arrange regular appointments around work, caregiving or travel commitments.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Debra help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and trauma-related problems. Other areas include grief, eating issues, self-esteem and career worries.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Debra uses a client-centred approach that keeps the person’s needs central. She also draws on trauma-focused methods and CBT to address patterns and emotions.
How much experience does she have?
Debra has eight years of professional experience working in the UK, including seven years supporting people affected by drug and alcohol misuse.
What credentials and location should I know about?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and Debra accepts clients from outside the UK.
What session formats are offered?
Therapy can be arranged as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started with Debra?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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