Debbie Clements

*Waiting list currently*

Hi, I'm a BACP senior accredited, and Pink Therapy advanced accredited psychotherapist with over 12 years experience supporting adults and young people as a counsellor/therapist, and 25+ years supporting around mental wellbeing generally. 

I have particular expertise supporting around gender, sexuality (LGBT+, queer, trans, kinky) and relationship diversity (e.g. polyamory) and warmly welcome gender diverse and otherwise diverse people. I hold a Masters degree in Gender, Sexuality and Culture and am also trained in Intimate Partner Therapy.   

I am committed to providing a warm, welcoming and non-judgemental space for you to talk about whatever's on your mind and work with you to help you to get to a better place-whatever that might be for you. 

I work from a relational perspective-recognising that how we currently experience relationships (of all kinds) and how we have historically experienced relationships with others (e.g. childhood) has a big impact on our wellbeing. As such, sessions may involve working through experiences of relational trauma or navigating change in current relationships such as when coming out, transitioning etc. We explore together who you are, what matters to you and tackle barriers towards your wellbeing or fulfilment. 

While everyone's experience is unique, many people experience this style of counselling as a supportive space where they can  explore and express their thoughts and feelings in ways that give relief, clarity, support, better self-knowledge and ways forward.

I strive to provide a safe (as possible) space around all diversity including disability, class, neurodiversity and am committed towards ongoing development such as anti-racist work.

I currently offer sessions over Zoom and phone.

I counsel on a weekly basis, and offer concessions to low income GSDR clients where low income is a barrier.

My working days are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays.  Feel free to get in touch :)

I offer a free initial no cost 20 minute meeting so we can discuss your needs further, you can hear how I work and we can see if it feels a good fit.  

Hi there! Please read through and get in touch if you feel I could be a good supervisor for you.

I strive to create a restorative, exploratory, collaborative space that supports your well-being alongside ensuring the safety and professionalism of your practice. 

Am I right for you?

*I am a Senior Accredited supervisor. 

*I specialise in Gender, Sexuality, Relationship diversity/LGBTQ+ counselling and have extensive experience supporting clients who are LGBTQ+ or questioning their gender or sexuality. I am accredited by Pink Therapy and hold a Masters degree in the area.

*I work from an affirmative approach around relationship diversity (E.g. polyamory, open relationships), kink, disability and neurodiversity.

*I have extensive experience supporting across a very broad range of issues both in private practice and charities through short term, long term, face to face, phone and online therapy. I have particular experience of the relational approach and am also experienced in supporting practitioners of other related approaches. 

*My Youth and Community Development background 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, sexuality, abuse and exploitation.

* I'm trained and qualified as a Cyber (Online) Therapist so am fluent in various online methods of working. I now work online so can offer Supervision across the UK and beyond.

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

I supervise trainees, established counsellors and practitioners in charities and social/health care settings.

My fees are £60 per hour or £80 for 1.5 hours (some concessions available for GSRD trainees/low income GSRD counsellors). 

 If you feel I could be a good supervisor for you please get in touch! :)

My supervisory practice focuses on supporting GRSD/LGBTQI+ practitioners and those working with GSRD clients to deliver ethical, affirmative, effective therapy. At the same time supporting therapists (and work-based practitioners) to maintain wellbeing and develop personally and professionally in this challenging yet rewarding role.

I offer a free initial 20 minute meeting for us to see if we would be a good fit together. 

Supervision rate: £60 for one hour or £80 for 1.5 hours.

(reduced fee rate available for trainees and charities in need of this).