Deborah Hamer

I have worked as a Primary Care Counsellor for the Nhs for over 15 years. In that time I have worked in rural and city locations, working in a brief therapy format and longer term therapy.

I have worked in the field of Mental health for over 20 years, this includes working in a secure mental health services. I feel I have excellent experience of working with people from many backgrounds.

I am an Integrative practitioner who will treat you as a unique individual .

I have a Psychology degree Bsc hons.

Advanced Diploma in Humanistic counselling and therapy.

Diploma in Psychodynamic counselling.

Recent training in Cfd, Counselling for depression as endorced by NICE.

Also DBT regarding emotional regulation.

Level 7 Post graduate diploma in Consultative Supervision 2018

BUPA registered and recognised  Therapist/ Find me on the Consultant and  Facilites Finder with the SA15 post code under Deborah K Hamer.

22 years working within the Nhs, and 17 years experience working in the Nhs as a counsellor in Primary care, working with long term interpersonal counselling and short term focused therapy.

I have been working full  time as a private therapist for the last four years in my  own office. I take referrals from EAP companies and private therapy services, and see individuals on a one to one basis regarding counselling and therapy.

Other training I have completed is;

Action and commitment therapy       ACT

Dialectical Behavioural Therapy         DBT

Solution focused therapy                 SFBT

Mindfulness and meditation skills

Transactional analysis                     TA

Cognitive analytic therapy                 CAT

Cognitive therapy for Depression and Anxiety.

I am a Humanistic Therapist primarily,

 with additional training in alternative models, Psychodynamic, Cbt, Ac,t DBT, solution focused therapy. 

I have over seventeen years of experience of working as a counsellor and therapist within the NHS, EAP companies, BUPA and various charities.

I believe in personal growth and potential, I offer a safe and confidential space inorder to support you. 

Clinical supervision for student, graduate therapists and counselors from £40.00 an hour.

I offer face to face sessions to match your proffesional requirements/ethical stance. I can offer Telephone supervision and Vsee.

I am accreditated by NCS and have a level 7 PG Advanced Diploma in Supervision and work as a Private Therapist BACP (Accredited) and am on the BACP accredited register.

My experience to date involves working with Adults with a range of psychological and personality difficulites in Primary and Secondary care within the Nhs, Mainly in Gp Surgeries. I have also worked on an inpatient rehailitation ward with severe and enduring mental health problems. Currently I work as a private practioner and take referals from clients, Gp,s EAP companies and as a Bupa recongnised provider.