Debbie Clements

* Update:  I am currently able to offer you sessions via video, phone, instant message, or e-mail . I have undertaken specialist online training and am qualified and experienced in cyber/online therapy . I am also BACP accredited so you can feel confident in a professional ethical service. 

Well done for making this first step! Starting counselling can feel daunting so I'm here to make this process as easy as possible for you. 

I offer one-to-one support to adults and young people in the heart of Leeds city centre. Here, you will find a warm, welcoming and confidential space, ideally situated close to the bus station.

 In addition, I have a specialist qualification in counselling online, and also offer sessions via video, IM, phone or e-mail. You may find this beneficial if physically attending sessions is a challenge for you, or if you simply prefer the comfort of accessing counselling from home. 

Whilst I have particular expertise supporting in the areas of gender, sexuality, identity, young people and abuse, I am experienced in supporting around a wide variety of topics. Please see my website for further information.

Furthermore, I have been awarded accreditation by the BACP. This means that my work has been assessed and recognised as meeting a particular standard set by this key professional counselling body. It shows that I have been recognised as a competent and  ethical practitioner. 

If you would like to make an initial (no-cost) appointment, please do get in touch. 

I am also available as a supervisor to other counsellors and external organisations. 

Hi, I'm Debbie and I work with adults and young people in private practice in Leeds. I also work online and via the phone. 

Am I the right supervisor for you?

*I have achieved accreditation with the BACP for my own practice.

*I have many years experience supporting in a broad range of issues through providing counselling at Leeds Mind, The Market Place Young People's Centre, Bradford Counselling Services, Yorkshire Mesmac and in Private Practice.

*I specialise in the area of Gender, Sexuality and Identity and have extensive experience supporting people who are LGBTQ+ or questioning their gender or sexuality.

*I offer an affirmative approach around relationship diversity (E.g. polyamory, open relationships).

*I strive to work with an ongoing consideration of intersectionality and am committed to the ongoing personal and professional development this entails.

* My background in Youth and Community Development Work means I have over 20 years experience of supporting children and young people across a wide variety of issues. This includes specialist support around gender and sexuality (LGBTQ+ projects and youth groups) and abuse and exploitation (CSE project work). I utilise creative tools to support young clients and hold a current DBS.

*I provide a warm welcoming and non-judgemental space for you to talk freely and in confidence about your work, providing emotional support alongside information and guidance where appropriate.

*If you work online-or have an interest in doing so, I can offer specific support here as I'm trained and qualified as a Cyber (Online) Therapist.

*I am committed towards ongoing development through extensive reading, attending training and engaging in regular supervision: both one-to-one and via supervision groups. 

If you are looking for training around the topic of gender, sexuality or LGBT+ relationships then do get in touch. Some of my past presentations/workshops include:

* Working with clients around gender diversity-BACP Private Practice Conference

* Effectively supporting LGBT+ People and their loved one's-delivered to Relate staff. 

*Working with young people around gender and sexual diversity-Various professionals working with young people-Ellesmere Centre.

*Supporting partners of those coming out/transitioning.

*Numerous training in schools to staff and students (across the years) on LGBTQ+ awareness, coming out/transitioning and accessing support.  

I have also published several articles around gender and sexual diversity.