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Debra Basham, BACP

Based in the UK Online sessions

Practical counselling with coaching experience

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Years in practice
5
Registration
BACP
Languages
English
Focus
Stress, Anxiety
Focus
Relationship issues
Focus
Family conflicts
About

About Debra

Debra Basham is a counsellor who combines a coaching background with person-centred practice. She brings five years of counselling experience alongside many earlier years in business and workplace mentoring. Debra uses clear, practical conversation to help people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain and parenting pressures.

Her path began in business, where she led teams, coached staff and won recognition for mentoring and development. After several big life changes she retrained at university for three years to practice as a counsellor and coach.

Background and approach

She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP. Debra works with common concerns such as grief, low self-esteem, anger and compassion fatigue. She also supports people dealing with career shifts, divorce and separation, and workplace issues.

Sessions are aimed at helping clients make tangible changes and cope with life transitions. In the counselling room she prefers straightforward, person-focused listening and collaborative goal-setting. Techniques from motivational interviewing and solution-focused work are used when helpful to set small steps and build momentum.

This makes sessions practical and goals easier to reach. People who choose Debra can expect a calm, purposeful approach that draws on business coaching experience and counselling skills. She accepts clients from the United Kingdom and internationally and offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging.

Focus areas and approaches

What Debra works with

Everything Debra lists, in their own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Debra helps people with.

Approaches Debra lists

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Online support

How Debra's Approaches Translate to Online Counselling

Client-Centred Therapy places the client at the heart of the work and relies on empathic listening and acceptance. It helps people feel heard and clarifies what matters most to them during times of stress or life change. Motivational Interviewing focuses on helping someone find their own reasons to change and on building confidence to take steps forward; it is useful for career decisions, coping with loss, or shifting habits. Solution-Focused Therapy zeroes in on practical goals and small, repeatable actions to create momentum rather than dwelling on problems.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Debra works collaboratively with each person to decide which style or combination will best suit their needs, goals and preferences. She will check in and adapt methods as progress is made so the plan stays relevant and realistic.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to fit counselling into a busy life. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and non-verbal cues. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text-based messaging suit quick updates, ongoing coaching, or when someone prefers writing to speaking. These options make it easier to schedule sessions around work, parenting and travel while keeping the focus on practical, goal-based progress.
Questions

Questions people ask about Debra

What concerns does Debra commonly help with?

She helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief and low self-esteem, as well as parenting challenges and workplace issues.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Sessions are person-centred, focusing on listening and understanding the client. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques are used to set small, achievable steps.

How much experience does she have?

Debra has five years of counselling experience, built on an earlier career in business coaching and mentoring.

What credential and location information should I know?

She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP, and based in the United Kingdom.

Which languages and international options are available?

Sessions are offered in English and Debra accepts international clients.

In what formats are sessions offered?

Therapy is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs.

How does the cost structure work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through 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 schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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