My Approach

Everyone has a story to tell; I am here to listen to yours.

You can expect a space that is warm, safe and welcoming alongside a relationship that has at its heart, a respect for you and a willingness to listen and validate your experiences in a non-judgemental way.  My aim is to support you in understanding yourself and your experiences, enabling you to make choices and decisions that create a way forward.

The space I offer has no fixed agenda; I will be guided by you as to the issues you would like to explore. 

I have a broad experience working with a variety of issues and situations, in particular anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties and bereavement. This is not an exhaustive list...merely an example. I will always be guided by you as to what you would like to explore.

Confidentiality will be maintained however I will explain when I may have to breach this to maintain yours or someone else’s safety.

‘No problem or difficulty is too small…if it’s important to you then it’s important to me’

About Me

I’m Debbie.

A quiet, calm personality, I see being heard, truly being seen and validated for being who we are is paramount to growth and development for myself and any individual.

I qualified in Person Centred Counselling in 2006. I managed a counselling service at a Further Education college in Preston for 10 years, during which I gained experience working with adults as well as individuals aged 16–19 managing a wide breadth of issues.

Since moving to Sheffield eight years ago, I have built a successful private practice at The Practice Rooms in Broomhill. These rooms, located in a lovely period property, provide a calm and safe environment for my work. For further information on The Practice Rooms please visit http://www.thepracticerooms.co.uk)

I am available on;

Tuesday 10.00 – 2.00pm / 5.00pm – 8.00pm
Wednesday 09.30am – 1.00pm / 5.00pm – 8.00pm

I offer sessions online using the platform Zoom.

 

 

Crookes Counselling

Qualifications

BACP Membership / Registered Member | Enhanced DBS checked | Regular Supervision with a qualified counsellor

  • Diploma in Person Centred Counselling (Accredited Course) 2006
  • Expressive Arts - Certificate Level
  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy - Certificate Level
  • Internal Family Systems - Introductory Level
  • ASSIST training Prevention of Suicide in Young People
  • Various short courses including; Working with Couples, Working with Trauma, Working with Gender, Brief Therapy

Sessions

Sessions are 1 hour

The first session will be an opportunity for us to explore what has prompted you to put counselling in place. There is no pressure for you to discuss areas of your life that are too difficult or painful. I will be guided by you as to what we explore together.

Using this session, we can identify areas of your life, that you may want to explore in further detail in future sessions.   At the end of this first session you can then decide if you would like to arrange further sessions.

You can access as many sessions as you feel are helpful, I will be guided by you as to when you would like to end the sessions.

I am happy to offer a 30 minute assessment appointment (at half cost) for you to decide if counselling is right for you. I am also happy to discuss any questions you may have via telephone or email.

Fees

£50.00 per individual counselling, £60.00 per couple counselling
Please note: Concessionary rates are available.  Please feel able to enquire as I am happy to consider individual circumstances in order to make counselling accessible for you

I offer both short and long-term work.

*I require 48 hours cancellation notice if you are unable to attend otherwise a charge of the full fee will be made