Deborah Hamer

My worktimes are;

Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday.  from (9.00 am to the last appointment at 18.00pm)

My appointments are based in Pontyates, Llanelli, and can be either face to face, zoom or telephone.

I work integratively , my core training is  Humanistic, person-centred .

 I have additional training in alternative models, Psychodynamic, CBT , Act , DBT, solution focused therapy. 

Therapy starts with you as a unique individual, so therapy will always be tailored to your requirements, which is why I work integratively . I work to support your autonomy as a person and work relationally. A safe and trusworthy working relationship is integral to relational therapy .I aim to  to create a safe, empathic, and supportive environment where you  can explore any difficulites that are affecting you and areas of your life.

I believe in the power of active listening and believe that this is an essential part of therapy, offering the client full attention so that you feel "heard".

I believe in personal growth and potential, I offer a safe and confidential space in order to support you. We are all uniquely different, I strive to offer empathy and non conditional understanding. I believe in the human capacity towards self growth , although at times life can appear stuck and hopeless, painful. I believe we all suffer in one way or another, I offer a non judgemental listening ear and support to find your own vision and direction.

I have over Twenty four years of experience an privilege of working as an  Counsellor and Therapist within the NHS, EAP companies, BUPA and various charities. i have worked all over the UK within that time span, from Cornwall to Newcastle.

 I returned to Wales to be with my family and now this is where  I base my Therapy practice.

I have worked as a Therapist  and mental health worker within the NHS since 2000, until recently in 2016 where I moved to Wales and built a private practice.

I have worked in Psychiatric Hospitals and in Gp Surgeries as a Counsellor. In rural communities in Cornwall and Wales and in City communities such as Greater Manchester and Newcastle so I have a wide variety of experience to offer you.

I work face to face when safe to do so,

I am qualified to work via Video link and telephone, and have additional training to do so.

I can work with individuals from the age of 18 upwards and groups of people also.

My practice is based from Home in Pontyates, and I have a ground floor room to offer face to face therapy and also video and Telephone, where I have specific training to work digitally.

During the first session is a space where 

You can explore the area s you wish to work  and what you would like  your  outcomes to look like, and build a plan of how you wish your therapy to proceed. 

This is also an opportunity for you to get to meet and interview me also and check that I am the right therapist for you.

I offer a free 30 minute consultation via phone or video so that you might disscuss some of the difficulties you wish to work with.

I will also discuss with you confidentiality and boundaries one might expect from a proffesional and safe service. Also practical issues. There is never any obligation to book a session after a free consultation or indeed after any session. I generally suggest we review sessons on regular basis so you can check for your self if you are getting what you require from the sessions.

I risk assess every initial appointment and may offer information of how to support your self in between sessions.

I WORK FROM 09.00 AM TO 18.00PM  , 18.00pm being the last appointment of the day.

  TUESDAY WEDNESDAY 

THURSDAYS from 09.00 to 18.00pm 

Every second monday of the month  supervision only, I can be flexible and offer other Mondays on request.

Clinical supervision for student, graduate therapists and counsellors from £45.00 an hour.

I can offer from an hour to 90 minutes or 120 minutes .

I have been qualified as a supervisor since 2018 and work with trainee supervisors, where I can offer a reduced fee on request.

I am passionate about counselling and therapy

 and also about self support and the importance of a working via a supportive relationship within counselling and supervision.

I offer my Supervisee,s time for themselves in a session as well as time for thier clients.

 My prefered model of supervison is the Cyclical Model, which fits my core counselling model of Humanistic Person centred counselling.

I offer face to face sessions to match your professional requirements/ethical stance. I can offer Telephone supervision and ZOOM.

I am accredited by NCPS and BACP  have a level 7 PG Advanced Diploma in Supervision and work as a Private Therapist BACP (Accredited) and am on the BACP accredited register.

I have an advanced Diploma in Counselling Supervision (an NCS Accredited training), and I can  offer clinical supervision to both trainees and fully qualified counsellors as well as other professionals. 

My aim is to work collaboratively and non judgementally  with you, providing a trustworthy space where you can explore, and review your counselling work.

 Examining a holistic  context, regarding  your client,  and your self. The impact your work may have upon yourself and your future development. 

In my experience I have found that  the work that we do as therapists is often in isolation, especially if we are private and self employed therapists. However what ever setting we may work in there  is always the chance that we   can be presented with unexpected ethical issues or dilemmas in the course of a session.

 I feel that it is of paramount  importance  to find the right space for yourself  where there can be a  balance of non judgemental safety,  yet a space where you can meet your self in an open and transparent manner. 

 I hope  to offer you ; Supervision that  can offer a chance to review your self care and a space to develop self confidence and self growth, whilst holding your clients requirements at the heart of our work.

I offer a free 30 minutes phone call or zoom space where we can meet to explore your requirements and if we are matched to work together. Where we can plan a future contract together.

The first session of 90 minutes allow for your case load, training needs/interest  and personal requirements can be discussed and explored to sculpt your session and future sessions to shape your overall requirements.