Deborah Britton - therapist in near-pocklington-yo42

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Phone number: 07788100201

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Concessionary rates

Availability

Wednesday 5.00pm onwards

All Day Thursday and Friday 11.00am - 7.00pm

Saturday mornings

About me and my therapy practice

'The most beautiful people we have known are those who have known defeat, known suffering, known struggle, known loss, and have found their way out of the depths'. Elizabeth Kubler-Ross

My name is Debbie Britton and I am a MBACP (Accredited) counsellor and mental health trainer working from my private room near Pocklington. I am within easy access of the A1079, York, Hull and surrounding villages. I also offer online and telephone sessions for those that prefer to work remotely or who are unable to travel.

Thank you for reading my profile and I hope it will help you to embark on your counselling journey. I am a warm, perceptive and experienced counsellor with a passion for helping clients to move forward in their lives.

I have worked as a counsellor and mental health trainer for over 12 years. Before this I worked in industry. I offer confidential, one-to-one support, to adults and young people age 16 upwards.

It has been an extremely difficult time over the last few years and we are still living in an uncertain world with many large scale events happening. I work with clients who would like to process their unique experiences. In particular those experiencing bereavement, grief, loss, change and transition.

I am really passionate about helping those who are struggling and believe that everyone is unique. Life can be very hard at times and taking time out to talk to someone who is respectful, non judgemental and listens empathically can help you to reflect upon and gain insight into your unique life experiences. An understanding of our dilemmas, emotions and experiences can help us to make sense of them and move forward.

I believe, no matter the difficulties we are facing, there is always hope. We are all human beings and sometimes get things wrong but this is a part of being human, non of us are infallible.

Do you feel you are ready to talk about anything that is troubling you, without pressure and the fear of being judged?

Practice description

"A person is a fluid process, not a fixed and static entity; a flowing river of change, not a block of solid material; a continually changing constellation of potentialities, not a fixed quantity of traits'. Carl Rogers

I work mainly from a humanistic integrative approach. The central aim of my counselling practice is not about telling you what to do, but promoting empowerment through the development of a trusting relationship where you can feel safe to get in touch with emotions and inner feelings. As an integrative counsellor I draw from my knowledge of other approaches such as mindfulness, relaxation, the use of creativity in therapy, REWIND working with trauma, and CBT techniques. I believe that everyone is unique, but that we often have problems in common. I will listen closely to your problems and work collaboratively with you.

Alongside my private practice I work with young people as student counsellor at Leeds University. My adult work has included NHS in Hull and York, counselling adults who have a wide range of mental health needs including; depression, anxiety, low self esteem, relationship issues, stress, eating and body image disorders, bereavement, panic attacks and anger management, loss, change and transition.

As your counsellor, I will offer you a private, confidential space, where you can be free to talk at your own pace, without judgement, about any concerns which are troubling you and help you to find clarity, make changes, heal, grow and move forward in your life.

Counselling is a powerful journey that can lead to a greater understanding of ourselves, promoting emotional and psychological recovery from an array of issues - past and present.

If you would like to make contact to find out more please email or call me.

'We can't teach people anything; we can only help them discover it within themselves'. Galileo Galilei

My first session

During our first session we would get to know each other and see if we think we can work together. It will also be an opportunity for me to gain an understanding of what you hope to achieve from counselling and to explain in more depth how counselling might help you.

If you choose to continue, counselling can offer you a safe space to explore your emotions, experiences, problems or decisions you have to make. You will have the chance to have your story heard, to express your feelings and to consider options. We can work together, at a pace that suits you, to help you find a way forward to a more satisfying and resourceful life.

Fee for initial 40 minute session is £25

What I can help with

Abuse, Anger management, Anxiety, Bereavement, Cancer, Child related issues, Cultural issues, Depression, Eating disorders, Executive coaching, Health related issues, Identity issues, Infertility, Loss, Menopause, Mood disorder, Personal development, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy related issues, Redundancy, Relationships, Self esteem, Self-harm, Sexual identity, Sexuality, Stress, Substance Dependency, Trauma, Women's issues, Work related issues

Types of therapy

Brief therapy, Existential, Gestalt, Humanistic, Integrative, Person centred, Relational, Solution focused brief therapy

Clients I work with

Adults, Couples, Groups, Older adults, Trainees, Young people

How I deliver therapy

Long term sessions, Long-term face-to-face work, Online therapy, Short term sessions, Short-term face-to-face work, Telephone therapy