Deborah Hamer

 TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY  9.00 to 19.30pm

I am a Humanistic Therapist primarily,

 with additional training in alternative models, Psychodynamic, CBT , Act DBT, solution focused therapy. Critical debrief.

I have over Twenty four  years of experience of working as an assistant psychologist,  counsellor and therapist within the NHS, EAP companies, BUPA and various charities, self employed.

I believe in personal growth and potential, I offer a safe and confidential space in order to support you. We are all uniquely different, I strive to offer empathy and non conditional understanding. I believe in the human capacity towards self growth , although at times life can appear stuck and hopeless, painful. I believe we all suffer in one way or another, I offer a non judgemental listening ear and support to find your own vision and direction.

I have worked as a Therapist  and mental health worker within the Nhs since 1997, until recently in 2016 where I moved to Wales and built a private practice.

I have worked in Psychiatric Hospitals and in Gp Surgeries as a Counsellor. In rural communities in Cornwall and Wales and in City communities such as Greater Manchester and Newcastle so I have a wide variety of experience to offer you.

I work face to face when safe to do so,

I am qualified to work via Video link and telephone, and have additional training to do so.

I can work with individuals from the age of 18 upwards and groups of people also.

During the first session is a space where 

You can explore the area s you wish to work  and what you would your  outcomes might look like, and build a plan of how you wish your therapy to proceed. 

I risk assess every initial appointment .

Critical Debrief  sessions for individuals and groups on request and priced individually.

I charge the same amount for one off assessments and individual counselling sessions.

I WORK FROM 09.00 AM TO 19.30 PM    TUESDAY WEDNESDAY 

THURSDAYS 

Clinical supervision for student, graduate therapists and counsellors from £45.00 an hour.

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

I am accredited by NCPS and BACP  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 ( 18 YEARS +) with a range of psychological and personality difficulties in Primary and Secondary care within the Nhs, Mainly in Gp Surgeries. I have also worked on an inpatient rehabilitation ward with severe and enduring mental health problems. Currently I work as a private practitioner and take referrals from clients, Gp,s EAP companies and as a Bupa recognised provider.

I have an advanced Diploma in Counselling Supervision (an NCS Accredited training), and I can  offer clinical supervision to both trainees and fully qualified counsellors as well as other professionals. 

My aim is to work collaboratively and non judgementally  with you, providing a trustworthy space where you can explore, and review your counselling work.

 Examining a holistic  context, regarding  your client,  and your self. The impact your work may have upon yourself and your future development. 

In my experience I have found that  the work that we do as therapists is often in isolation, especially if we are private and self employed therapists. However what ever setting we may work in there  is always the chance that we   can be presented with unexpected ethical issues or dilemmas in the course of a session.

 I feel that it is of paramount  importance  to find the right space for yourself  where there can be a  balance of non judgemental safety,  yet a space where you can meet your self in an open and transparent manner. 

 I hope  to offer you ; Supervision that  can offer a chance to review your self care and a space to develop self confidence and self growth, whilst holding your clients requirements at the heart of our work.

I offer a free 30 minutes phone call or zoom space where we can meet to explore your requirements and if we are matched to work together. Where we can plan a future contract together.

The first session of 90 minutes allow for your case load, training needs/interest  and personal requirements can be discussed and explored to sculpt your session and future sessions to shape your overall requirements.