Debbie Clements

Well done for making this first step! Starting counselling can feel daunting. Am i the right counsellor for you?

I have particular expertise supporting around gender diversity, sexuality, relationship diversity, childhood/relationship abuse, identity issues and young people. I hold a Masters degree in Gender, Sexuality and Culture and am also accredited by Pink Therapy. I strive to provide a safe (as possible) space around all diversity including disability, class, neurodiversity and am committed ongoing development such as anti-racist work.

I've been counselling for numerous years in charities and private practice and am very experienced supporting in a variety of topics. I am also a supervisor of other practitioners. Please see my website for further information.

I aim to create a warm and welcoming space for you to talk about whatever's on your mind. The way I work could be described as 'client-led' and exploratory-I am here to listen, I strive to understand how you feel-and we will explore what's going on for you together. I explain more about what to expect in the initial session.

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

I’m senior accredited by the BACP. This means that my work has been assessed and recognised as meeting a high standard set by this key professional counselling body. As such you can feel confident that I am a competent and ethical practitioner.

I currently offer sessions over Zoom, IM, E-mail, or phone across the UK and beyond.

To book an initial (no-cost) appointment to hear more please get in touch. 

I offer a free initial no cost 30 minute session 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!

Am I the right supervisor for you?

My supervisory approach has been described as friendly, supportive, and encouraging. I strive to create a warm, restorative and exploratory space that supports your wellbeing 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, Identity and LGBT counselling and have extensive experience supporting people who are LGBTQ+ or questioning their gender or sexuality. I am accredited by Pink Therapy and hold a Masters degree in the area.

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

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

*I have extensive experience supporting across a very broad range of issues both in private practice and charities including short term, long term, face to face, phone and online therapy. I have particular experience of the relational approach yet also experienced in supporting practitioners of other 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 fluent in various online methods of working. I currently 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.

 If this is of interest please get in touch. 

I offer a free initial 30 minute meeting for us to see if we would be a good fit together.