Dee Willis
Registered Member MBACP
Contact information
- Phone number
- 07852825790
Features
- Concessionary rates
Availability
The DeeSigns Foundation is a charity set up for the Deaf Community offering remote free/low* cost counselling, one to one without the need for an interpreter (the 'third person in the room').
We currently have spaces available - contact us via email or text to enquire about having a free assessment.
*depending on financial status
About me and my therapy practice
At the DeeSigns Foundation, our mission is to improve the mental health and well-being of the Deaf community. We feel that the situation of there being a 'third person in the room' can add to anxiety, so having to be in that situation is, in our opinion, inappropriate - it's hard enough starting counselling on a one to one basis, but with another person present, who you quite possibly know from within a different setting, is potentially causing more harm.
We believe that everyone deserves access to quality one to one mental health care, regardless of their ability to pay, that's why we offer our services at low to no cost, so that everyone who needs our help can receive it.
Our goal is to create a world where Deaf individuals can live happy, healthy, and fulfilling lives by creating equal access to vital services.
Dee Willis - Chair - MBACP, MNCPS, Dip.Couns, BSL NVQ Level 6
Practice description
All out Counsellors/Therapists are fully qualified. At DeeSigns, we offer a safe place for you to talk and be listened to, without judgement or criticism. Therapy can help you gain a better understanding of your feelings and thoughts, finding your own solutions. Whether you require one to one or couples sessions, whatever you needs are, we will certainly be able to match them.My first session
We offer a free, no obligation assessment to everyone.
At this stage we will assess your financial situation as to whether you qualify for free counselling eg. if you are on benefits of a low income. Should you be in a position where you can afford sessions, these are offered at a reduced rate.
Please contact us by email or text for more information.
What I can help with
Abuse, ADD / ADHD, Addictions, AIDS/HIV, Anxiety, Autism spectrum, Bereavement, Cancer, Child related issues, Chronic fatigue syndrome / ME, Cultural issues, Depression, Disability, Eating disorders, Health related issues, Identity issues, Infertility, LGBTQ+ counselling, Loss, Menopause, Men's issues, Mood disorder, Neurodiversity, Obsessions, OCD, Personal development, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy related issues, Relationships, Self esteem, Self-harm, Service veterans, Sex-related issues, Sexual identity, Sexuality, Substance Dependency, Trauma, Women's issues
Types of therapy
Behavioural, CBT, Cognitive, Cognitive analytic therapy, Emotionally focused therapy, Existential, Gestalt, Humanistic, Integrative, Interpersonal, Person centred, Psychoanalytic, Psychodynamic, Relational, Solution focused brief therapy, Transactional analysis, Transpersonal
Clients I work with
Adults, Children, Couples, EAP, Older adults, Trainees, Young people
How I deliver therapy
Long term sessions, Online therapy, Short term sessions
Languages spoken
British Sign Language
Features
- Concessionary rates
Availability
Opening hours: Monday to Friday 9am - 6pm
CLOSED ON SATURDAYS, SUNDAYS AND BANK HOLIDAYS
I currently have some availability - please contact to check my free dates/times.
About me and my therapy practice
Counselling offers a space to explore personal issues in privacy, confidence and safety. I am trained as a humanistic integrative counsellor, psychodynamic, person-centred, CBT and TA; matching your personal needs, giving you time and space in which you can reflect.
MBACP, MNCPS, Dip.Couns, NVQ 6 BSL
ICO Registered
Practice description
Counsellor for the Deaf
I am hearing but qualified to British Sign Language (BSL) NVQ Level 6, although I am not exclusive and happy to work with both Deaf and hearing people/couples.
One to one counselling for the Deaf without the need for an interpreter ('the third person in the room').
I offer discounted sessions to students in training (both Deaf and hearing students) - please contact me for further information.
My first session
Please contact me if you would like to know more about counselling and what it involves. I am happy to discuss this with you in confidence, offering free and with no obligation assessments.PLEASE NOTE; MY PRIVATE PRACTICE IS NOT A 24 HOUR HELPLINE. ALSO, I DO NOT WORK WITH ANYONE INVOLVED IN ANY PERSONAL INJURY CLAIM.
What I can help with
Abuse, ADD / ADHD, Addictions, AIDS/HIV, Anger management, Anxiety, Autism spectrum, Bereavement, Cancer, Child related issues, Chronic fatigue syndrome / ME, Depression, Disability, Eating disorders, Health related issues, Identity issues, Infertility, LGBTQ+ counselling, Loss, Menopause, Men's issues, Mood disorder, Neurodiversity, Obsessions, OCD, Personal development, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy related issues, Redundancy, Relationships, Self esteem, Self-harm, Service veterans, Sex-related issues, Sexual identity, Sexuality, Stress, Substance Dependency, Trauma, Women's issues, Work related issues
Types of therapy
Behavioural, CBT, Cognitive, Cognitive analytic therapy, EMDR, Emotionally focused therapy, Existential, Gestalt, Humanistic, Integrative, Interpersonal, Narrative therapy, Person centred, Phenomenological, Psychoanalytic, Psychodynamic, Relational, Transactional analysis
Clients I work with
Adults, Children, Couples, EAP, Groups, Older adults, Trainees, Young people
How I deliver therapy
Long term sessions, Online therapy, Short term sessions
Languages spoken
British Sign Language