Deborah Rusden

 Availability :Monday-Thursday 8.30am - 6.30pm 

Friday 8.30 - 13:00

out of office : 01/02/26 - 09/02/26

Welcome — I'm glad you're here.

With a background spanning education, mental health, and sport — including nearly seven years in an integrated role within an NHS mental health team — I bring a broad and compassionate perspective to my counselling work.  No two people are alike, and your way of processing the world is uniquely yours — I honour that in everything we do.

I have also completed additional couples qualifications and utilise a solution focused based approach to help couples build understanding , communication and positive change .

For individual therapy I offer a warm space to explore difficult or painful experiences, particularly around family dynamics and emotionally complex relationships. If you're navigating the emotional impact of divorce or adjusting to a new chapter in your life, you're not alone — we can work together to help you find solid ground again.

I  offer a specialist service for those in the equestrian world. As someone who has competed at Badminton Grassroots, BE, BS and BD, I understand the immense joy — and pressure — of the sport. Whether you're battling nerves ahead of competition day, looking to regain confidence after a setback, or just want to rediscover your love for the sport, I’m here to listen with empathy .

As a mature woman, I also understand how life transitions can impact our world — for example the menopause ,which  can shake  confidence and sense of identity, especially in performance settings. You may have the ambition and the talent, but nerves, self-doubt or old narratives are getting in your way. Let’s work together to shift that — so you can show up fully, whether in the saddle or in life.

If any of this resonates with you, I’d love to have a conversation. Reach out — your story is worth being heard, and it’s never too late to begin untangling the threads.

 My practice is set in  calm surroundings  situated on a smallholding near the North Coast . 

Sessions are available online or, if you prefer, in a peaceful shepherd's hut tucked away in a tree-filled smallholding, surrounded by nature. It’s a gentle and grounding environment — ideal for reflection, restoration, and growth.

A sand school is also available should consolidation with your horse be required .

The first session does include an element of time to be devoted to a confidentiality contract, and  diving into what you expect from therapy and what I can offer to you .