Deborah Instone
Registered Member MBACP (Accredited)
Languages spoken: English
Contact information
- Phone number
- 07787716397
Therapist - Lymm
Features
- Flexible hours available
- Wheelchair accessible office
About me and my therapy practice
I am a qualified counsellor & supervisor with BACP Accreditation, working with individuals, couples and families for 15years in NHS settings, colleges a private practice and with Employment Assistance Programmes. I began training in 2000 and qualified with a diploma from Salford University in person-centred counselling on an accredited course. I have completed a CBT certificate and continued to do a post Grad certificate in Counselling YP & Adols. I have trained to do couples therapy and completed a qualification in solution focused therapy and a T.A. I completed a Post Grad Diploma in 2012 Counselling and Supervision in 2008. I renewed supervision training in 2017. I was a counsellor for 6th form students for 15years. I have worked for the NHS supporting GPs and offering staff counselling at Chester Hospital. I worked in Cheshire County Council and Occupational Health and now work regularly for other organisations offering counselling and huge experience with over 5000hours. I work with corporate companies and do clinical debriefs after a major incident. I taught counselling for 12years at Warrington Collegiate till 2017 on all 4 levels. I run a busy private practice from home 5 days a week/ 2 evenings offering counselling & supervision.. I do pastoral counselling and support in a church setting as well and support church leaders. I am ACC accredited as a counsellor and supervisor. I now regularly supervise other counsellors and professionals in their work as well as training counsellors too. I set up a counselling service at Lymm High School initially and have set up a community counselling service for Lymm Village called the Lymm Sanctuary Hub.Practice description
At present i am working remotely but have a practice room that is safe and comfortable to accommodate individuals and couples/ families or supervisees.
My first session
We can chat and discuss and arrange details to meet for our work together and see how i can support you.
What I can help with
Abuse, Addictions, Anger management, Anxiety, Autism spectrum / Aspergers syndrome, Bereavement, Cancer, Child related issues, Chronic fatigue syndrome / ME, Coaching supervision, Cultural issues, Depression, Development coaching, Disability, Eating disorders, Health related issues, Identity issues, Infertility, Life coaching, Loss, Men's issues, Obsessions, OCD, Personal development, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy related issues, Redundancy, Relationships, Self esteem, Self-harm, Service veterans, Sex-related issues, Sexual identity, Sexuality, Spirituality, Stress, Trauma, Women's issues, Work related issues
Types of therapy
Brief therapy, CBT, Humanistic, Integrative, Person centred, Solution focused brief therapy, Transactional analysis
Clients I work with
Adults, Children, Couples, EAP, Families, Groups, Older adults, Organisations, Trainee, Young people
How I deliver therapy
Long-term face-to-face work, Online counselling, Short-term face-to-face work, Telephone counselling, Time-limited
Supervisor - Lymm
Features
- Flexible hours available
- Wheelchair accessible office
Availability
I work days and some evenings each week
About me and my therapy practice
I am a qualified counsellor & supervisor with BACP Accreditation, working with individuals, couples and families for 15years in NHS settings, colleges a private practice and with Employment Assistance Programmes. I began training in 2000 and qualified with a diploma from Salford University in person-centred counselling on an accredited course. I have completed a CBT certificate and continued to do a post Grad certificate in Counselling YP & Adols. I have trained to do couples therapy and completed a qualification in solution focused therapy and a T.A. I completed a Post Grad Diploma in 2012 Counselling and Supervision in 2008. I renewed supervision training in 2017. I was a counsellor for 6th form students for 15years. I have worked for the NHS supporting GPs and offering staff counselling at Chester Hospital. I worked in Cheshire County Council and Occupational Health and now work regularly for other organisations offering counselling and huge experience with over 5000hours. I work with corporate companies and do clinical debriefs after a major incident. I taught counselling for 12years at Warrington Collegiate till 2017 on all 4 levels. I run a busy private practice from home 5 days a week/ 2 evenings offering counselling & supervision.. I do pastoral counselling and support in a church setting as well and support church leaders. I am ACC accredited as a counsellor and supervisor. I now regularly supervise other counsellors and professionals in their work as well as training counsellors too. I set up a counselling service at Lymm High School initially and have set up a community counselling service for Lymm Village called the Lymm Sanctuary Hub.
Practice description
I am based in Lymm but currently at the moment I am offering counselling support remotely. My practice room is safe and comfortable and works well for individuals and couples. Parking is easily available and i work on the ground floor to aid accessibility
My first session
Happy to chat or email to answer enquiries and set up first appointments . where necessary i will be prepared to offer home visits. I aim to offer a safe space that facilitates you moving forward.
What I can help with
Abuse, Addictions, Anger management, Anxiety, Autism spectrum / Aspergers syndrome, Bereavement, Cancer, Child related issues, Chronic fatigue syndrome / ME, Cultural issues, Depression, Disability, Eating disorders, Health related issues, Identity issues, Infertility, Loss, Men's issues, Obsessions, OCD, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy related issues, Redundancy, Relationships, Self esteem, Self-harm, Sex-related issues, Sexual identity, Sexuality, Spirituality, Stress, Trauma, Women's issues, Work related issues
Types of therapy
Brief therapy, CBT, Humanistic, Integrative, Person centred
Clients I work with
Adults, Children, Couples, EAP, Families, Groups, Older adults, Organisations, Trainee, Young people
How I deliver therapy
Long-term face-to-face work, Online counselling, Short-term face-to-face work, Telephone counselling, Time-limited