Deborah Magonet

Hi, I'm Debi, an integrative psychotherapist, which means I draw on a range of therapeutic approaches to tailor the work to you — rather than fitting you into a single method. Whatever you're going through, my starting point is always you: your experience, your pace and what feels most helpful.

Some people want to talk. Others find that words don't quite reach what they're carrying. That's where creativity can come in. I'm also trained as an art psychotherapist and for those who find it useful, we can bring in materials like art, clay, sand tray, or movement — not to make art, but to explore what's difficult to put into words.

You don't need any creative experience and whichever way we work, the quality of our relationship is at the heart of it. I'll be alongside you, not directing you, but not leaving you alone in it either.

I offer an initial, no-obligation phone call so we can talk about what's brought you here and whether we might work well together.

My practice is based in Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire on the High Street. Sessions are available in person and online, making it accessible whether you're local or further afield.

I work with adults (18+) on a wide range of difficulties — including anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, low self-esteem, life transitions, relationship difficulties and the challenges of becoming a parent. 

If you're not sure whether what you're experiencing fits a particular category, that's not a barrier. Many people come simply knowing that something feels stuck, heavy or hard to name.

Sessions are 50 minutes and typically take place weekly. We might work using conversation, creative materials, or a blend of both depending on what feels most helpful to you as we go. Nothing is prescribed in advance.

I offer a free, no-obligation introductory phone call before we begin, so you can get a sense of how I work and ask any questions. If I'm not the right fit, I'll do my best to point you in a helpful direction.

I hold HCPC registration, and am a member of BACP and BAAT. I am currently working towards UKCP accreditation.

The first session is charged at the standard rate. It's not a consultation, it's the beginning of our work together.

We'll start with a short, informal assessment. I'll ask some questions to get a sense of what's brought you here, what you're hoping for and anything relevant to how we work together. It's more structured than subsequent sessions, but the room and its materials are available to you throughout if you'd like to pick something up or create while we talk, you're welcome to.

The first session can feel like many things at once: nerve-wracking, a relief, disappointing, or all of the above. Any of that is welcome. There's nothing you need to do, say, or create. If you don't yet feel safe enough to bring what you're carrying, we'll work towards that together, at your pace.

By the end, we'll have a clearer sense of whether we're a good fit and how we might continue.