Deborah Pleasants

Sessions are held online for 50 minutes and are available weekly at a fixed day and time to maintain continuity and support.

Working in both the NHS and private practice, I have supported people from diverse backgrounds facing a wide range of challenges.

Areas I often work with:

• Trauma: When past or present traumatic experiences continue to affect daily life

• Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs): Early traumatic experiences including abuse, neglect, household dysfunction or boarding school syndrome

• Anxiety: Catastrophising, overthinking, fear of the future or unable to switch off

• Depression / Low mood: Feeling persistently low, unmotivated, stuck or isolated

• Stress: Struggling to cope with daily pressures or feeling overwhelmed or burnout

• Grief & Loss: Coping with bereavement or loss, recent or past

• Self-worth / Low self-esteem: Self-doubt, feeling “not good enough”, self-criticism, people-pleasing or perfectionism

• Relationship difficulties / Family dynamics: Communication issues, conflict, emotional distance, separation or divorce

• Life changes / Life transitions: Feeling stuck, lost, or uncertain during periods of change

How I work:

Recognising that everyone has their own history, perspective, and experiences, I take a holistic, integrative approach—drawing on various therapeutic methods and tailoring the work to meet your needs. This flexibility is an important part of how I work as it allows our sessions to evolve in a way that feels supportive, collaborative, and responsive to you as a unique individual.

I am BACP Accredited and passionate about ongoing personal and professional growth. I engage in individual and peer supervision, alongside regular Continuing Professional Development (CPD), to continually develop my skills and strengthen my professional practice.

Finding a counsellor, you feel safe and connected with is essential. To help with this, I offer a 20-minute trial session, giving us the chance to see if we’re the right fit.

The number of sessions will depend on your individual needs, our process, and your progress. I will check in with you regularly to review our work together. Short-term therapy typically involves around 10–12 sessions, while longer-term work will extend to 12+ sessions.

Sessions are held online for 50 minutes and are available weekly at a fixed day and time to maintain continuity and support.

Working in both the NHS and private practice, I have supported people from diverse backgrounds facing a wide range of challenges.

Areas I often work with:

Trauma: When past or present traumatic experiences continue to affect daily life

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs): Early traumatic experiences including abuse, neglect, household dysfunction or boarding school syndrome

Anxiety: Catastrophising, overthinking, fear of the future or unable to switch off

Depression / Low mood: Feeling persistently low, unmotivated, stuck or isolated

Stress: Struggling to cope with daily pressures or feeling overwhelmed or burnout

Grief & Loss: Coping with bereavement or loss, recent or past

Self-worth / Low self-esteem: Self-doubt, feeling “not good enough”, self-criticism, people-pleasing or perfectionism

Relationship difficulties / Family dynamics: Communication issues, conflict, emotional distance, separation or divorce

Life changes / Life transitions: Feeling stuck, lost, or uncertain during periods of change

How I work:

Recognising that everyone has their own history, perspective, and experiences, I take a holistic, integrative approach—drawing on various therapeutic methods and tailoring the work to meet your needs. This flexibility is an important part of how I work as it allows our sessions to evolve in a way that feels supportive, collaborative, and responsive to you as a unique individual.

I am BACP Accredited and passionate about ongoing personal and professional growth. I engage in individual and peer supervision, alongside regular Continuing Professional Development (CPD), to continually develop my skills and strengthen my professional practice.

Finding a counsellor, you feel safe and connected with is essential. To help with this, I offer a 20-minute trial session, giving us the chance to see if we’re the right fit.

The number of sessions will depend on your individual needs, our process, and your progress. I will check in with you regularly to review our work together. Short-term therapy typically involves around 10–12 sessions, while longer-term work will extend to 12+ sessions.

Sessions are held online for 50 minutes and are available weekly at a fixed day and time to maintain continuity and support.

I am a BACP-Accredited Counsellor, EMDR Therapist and Clinical Supervisor. 

Life can feel overwhelming, and you don't have to face it alone. You may be living with trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties or family issues. Whatever you're going through, therapeutic support can help you find a way forward.

Whether you're facing long-standing challenges or a difficult period, we will explore their impact on your thoughts, feelings and behaviours. This can deepen your understanding of yourself and your experiences, while identifying ways to make changes where possible and build resilience where things are less within your control.

I believe meaningful change begins within the therapeutic relationship. As trust develops, we can explore the issues you bring and the experiences that shape how you feel and relate to the world. My life experiences, personal therapy and professional training enable me to offer an empathetic, grounded and authentic presence, particularly during moments that feel complex, painful or uncertain.

I work in a warm, engaged and honest way, offering challenge when appropriate while always prioritising your best interests. At the heart of my practice is a commitment to supporting greater self-awareness, emotional wellbeing and a deeper understanding of yourself.

Alongside talking therapy, I offer EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing), which can help process distressing or traumatic experiences that continue to affect the present. I am currently completing my EMDR training and offer this to clients with less complex trauma, helping to reduce the emotional impact of difficult memories and support greater perspective and wellbeing.

Working in both the NHS and private practice, I have supported people from diverse backgrounds facing a wide range of challenges.

Areas I often work with:

• Trauma: When past or present traumatic experiences continue to affect daily life

• Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs): Early traumatic experiences including abuse, neglect, household dysfunction or boarding school syndrome

• Anxiety: Catastrophising, overthinking, fear of the future or unable to switch off

• Depression / Low mood: Feeling persistently low, unmotivated, stuck or isolated

• Stress: Struggling to cope with daily pressures or feeling overwhelmed or burnout

• Grief & Loss: Coping with bereavement or loss, recent or past

• Self-worth / Low self-esteem: Self-doubt, feeling “not good enough”, self-criticism, people-pleasing or perfectionism

• Relationship difficulties / Family dynamics: Communication issues, conflict, emotional distance, separation or divorce

• Life changes / Life transitions: Feeling stuck, lost, or uncertain during periods of change

How I work:

Recognising that everyone has their own history, perspective, and experiences, I take a holistic, integrative approach—drawing on various therapeutic methods and tailoring the work to meet your needs. This flexibility is an important part of how I work as it allows our sessions to evolve in a way that feels supportive, collaborative, and responsive to you as a unique individual.

I am BACP Accredited and passionate about ongoing personal and professional growth. I engage in individual and peer supervision, alongside regular Continuing Professional Development (CPD), to continually develop my skills and strengthen my professional practice.

Finding a counsellor, you feel safe and connected with is essential. To help with this, I offer a 20-minute trial session, giving us the chance to see if we’re the right fit.

The number of sessions will depend on your individual needs, our process, and your progress. I will check in with you regularly to review our work together. Short-term therapy typically involves around 10–12 sessions, while longer-term work will extend to 12+ sessions.

Sessions are held online for 50 minutes and are available weekly at a fixed day and time to maintain continuity and support.

Working in both the NHS and private practice, I have supported people from diverse backgrounds facing a wide range of challenges. 

​Areas I often work with:

• Trauma: When past or present traumatic experiences continue to affect daily life​​​

• Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs): Early traumatic experiences including abuse, neglect, household dysfunction or boarding school syndrome​​​

• Anxiety: Catastrophising, overthinking, fear of the future or unable to switch off​​​

• ​Depression / Low mood: Feeling persistently low, unmotivated, stuck​​​ or isolated

• Stress: Struggling to cope with daily pressures or feeling overwhelmed or burnout ​​​

• ​Grief & Loss: Coping with bereavement or loss, recent or past​​​

• Self-worth / Low self-esteem: Self-doubt, feeling “not good enough”, self-criticism, people-pleasing or perfectionism​​​

• Relationship difficulties / Family dynamics: Communication issues, conflict, emotional distance, separation or divorce​​​​

• Life changes / Life transitions: Feeling stuck, lost, or uncertain during periods of change

How I work:

Recognising that everyone has their own history, perspective, and experiences, I take a holistic, integrative approach—drawing on various therapeutic methods and tailoring the work to meet your needs. This flexibility is an important part of how I work as it allows our sessions to evolve in a way that feels supportive, collaborative, and responsive to you as a unique individual.

I am BACP Accredited and passionate about ongoing personal and professional growth. I engage in individual and peer supervision, alongside regular Continuing Professional Development (CPD), to continually develop my skills and strengthen my professional practice.

Finding a counsellor, you feel safe and connected with is essential. To help with this, I offer a 20-minute trial session, giving us the chance to see if we’re the right fit.

The number of sessions will depend on your individual needs, our process, and your progress. I will check in with you regularly to review our work together. Short-term therapy typically involves around 10–12 sessions, while longer-term work will extend to 12+ sessions.

Sessions are offered online via Teams, at a time and date that will suit us both, to fulfil your supervisory requirements. 

As an integrative practitioner, I offer supervision to counsellors working with a wide range of client issues, drawing on a variety of therapeutic approaches. Sessions may be structured or flexible, depending on your learning style and needs.

My supervisory work is shaped by a deep appreciation of the complexity involved in holding others’ lives at vulnerable and painful moments. This informs a reflective approach, with careful attention to responsibility, ethical practice, and the wellbeing of both you and your clients.

I work in a warm and honest way, combining respectful challenge with thoughtful exploration, so we can collaborate as a team to deepen reflection, build self-awareness, strengthen professional identity, and support clarity in therapeutic decision-making.

I hold an NCPS Diploma in Supervision and I am a BACP Accredited Counsellor. My counselling career began in the NHS, before I went on to establish a successful private practice. I am committed to ongoing CPD and the continued evolution of my own practice.

My approach draws on two well-established supervision models: Hawkins’ Seven-Eyed Model and Proctor’s Three-Function Model. Together, I find these frameworks offer clear structure and depth, forming a flexible and comprehensive foundation that adapts to evolving needs while upholding ethical and professional standards.

I supervise counsellors at all levels, from trainees to experienced practitioners, and work most effectively alongside those who use an integrative approach. 

During sessions, I offer:

Reflective & Clinical Support - Exploring client work, therapeutic relationships, and presenting issues

Skill Development - Building clinical skills, techniques, and professional confidence

Ethical Oversight & Accountability - Ensuring practice meets ethical and professional standards

Client Welfare Focus - Prioritising safety and wellbeing through competent, ethical practice

Emotional Support - Space to process the emotional impact of the work, manage stress, and prevent burnout

Professional & Practice Development - Supporting reflective practice and career development

Practical & Administrative Support - Assistance with organisation, case management, and aspects of private practice

One-Off Sessions for Counsellors Starting Private Practice - I support counsellors in setting up their own private practice, offering guidance on legal requirements, practical setup, marketing strategies, and administrative systems

I offer a complimentary 20-minute online trial session to help determine whether we are a good fit.

Sessions are offered online via Teams.

As an integrative practitioner, I offer supervision to counsellors working with a wide range of client issues, drawing on a variety of therapeutic approaches. Sessions may be structured or flexible, depending on your learning style and needs.

My supervisory work is shaped by a deep appreciation of the complexity involved in holding others’ lives at vulnerable and painful moments. This informs a reflective approach, with careful attention to responsibility, ethical practice, and the wellbeing of both you and your clients.

I work in a warm and honest way, combining respectful challenge with thoughtful exploration, so we can collaborate as a team to deepen reflection, build self-awareness, strengthen professional identity, and support clarity in therapeutic decision-making.

I hold an NCPS Diploma in Supervision and I am a BACP Accredited Counsellor. My counselling career began in the NHS, before I went on to establish a successful private practice. I am committed to ongoing CPD and the continued evolution of my own practice.

My approach draws on two well-established supervision models: Hawkins’ Seven-Eyed Model and Proctor’s Three-Function Model. Together, I find these frameworks offer clear structure and depth, forming a flexible and comprehensive foundation that adapts to evolving needs while upholding ethical and professional standards.

I supervise counsellors at all levels, from trainees to experienced practitioners, and work most effectively alongside those who use an integrative approach. 

During sessions, I offer:

Reflective & Clinical Support - Exploring client work, therapeutic relationships, and presenting issues

Skill Development - Building clinical skills, techniques, and professional confidence

Ethical Oversight & Accountability - Ensuring practice meets ethical and professional standards

Client Welfare Focus - Prioritising safety and wellbeing through competent, ethical practice

Emotional Support - Space to process the emotional impact of the work, manage stress, and prevent burnout

Professional & Practice Development - Supporting reflective practice and career development

Practical & Administrative Support - Assistance with organisation, case management, and aspects of private practice

One-Off Sessions for Counsellors Starting Private Practice - I support counsellors in setting up their own private practice, offering guidance on legal requirements, practical setup, marketing strategies, and administrative systems