Counsellor profile
Deborah Faulkner, BACP
Counsellor - stress and trauma
See online counselling options- Attachment work
- Cognitive tools
- Mindfulness practice
About Deborah
Counsellor and BACP member, Deborah Faulkner has ten years of practice in the United Kingdom and works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and depression. She talks with people about difficult feelings and day-to-day struggles. Her approach is straightforward and conversational.
Deborah uses a mix of approaches to suit each person. She draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how relationships shape current patterns. She uses cognitive behavioural techniques to identify unhelpful thinking and try out different ways of responding. Mindfulness exercises are offered to help with overwhelm and emotional regulation.
Sessions begin by looking at what matters most to the client now. Deborah listens to what has been tried before and what has helped. She and the client agree practical steps to work on between sessions and check in about progress.
She has experience with a wide range of concerns including parenting stress, sleep problems, career pressures, intimacy and relationship patterns, and issues linked to adoption and attachment. She also supports people affected by chronic illness, carers under strain, and those facing life changes such as ageing or bereavement.
Deborah offers a calm, direct style aimed at making therapy useful in everyday life. People are helped to notice patterns, practise different skills, and try small changes. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and book a first session.
How Deborah uses therapeutic approaches online
Deborah draws on attachment-based work to look at how past and current relationships influence feelings and behaviour. This approach helps when patterns around trust, abandonment or closeness cause distress. She also uses cognitive behavioural therapy, which focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new ways of thinking and acting to reduce anxiety and low mood. Finding the right approach is part of the work. Deborah will discuss goals and preferences and make choices together about which methods to try. That collaborative decision is reviewed as therapy progresses so the plan can change if something is not helpful. Confirm the exact online session formats before booking, as the biography does not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, childcare and daily life. They also allow shorter check-ins when a full session is not needed, and make it possible to use mindfulness exercises or homework in the client’s usual environment. Registered or accredited professionals can offer this flexibility, and Deborah will help decide what works best for your situation.Areas of expertise
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and coping with life changes among other concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
She combines attachment-based work, client-centred listening, cognitive behavioural techniques and mindfulness in a practical way.
How much experience does she have?
Deborah has ten years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and life issues.
Which professional body is she a member of?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. She also accepts clients from outside the United Kingdom.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
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