Debbie Cooley, BACP

Debbie Cooley is a qualified counsellor based in the United Kingdom with 5 years of professional experience supporting people through a wide range of challenges. She works with those affected by trauma, domestic violence, narcissistic abuse, and sexual assault, and she has supported clients facing drug and alcohol addiction, grief and bereavement, and loss by suicide. Debbie also works with anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, family dynamics, self-esteem concerns, and the everyday impact of stress.

Her practice includes experience with LGBTQ+ clients who are exploring identity, sexuality, and gender, and she aims to create an inclusive space where every client can feel respected and heard. Debbie’s style is creative and psychotherapeutic, grounded in sensitivity, respect, and compassion. She draws on a range of therapeutic methods that are adapted to each person’s needs, using reflective dialogue, creative techniques, and practical tools to help explore experience and foster insight.

Debbie believes therapy should be collaborative and tailored, offering a balance of understanding and practical support. She is a member of the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which indicates professional recognition within the counselling sector. Debbie aims to walk alongside clients as they work toward more balanced and fulfilling lives.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Debbie uses Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how early relationships shape current patterns - this approach can help people working through attachment issues, abandonment, or difficulties forming close relationships. She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on offering empathic listening and nonjudgmental support so clients can find their own solutions and build self-understanding. In addition, she employs Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, an approach often useful for anxiety, panic, and practical coping skills.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Debbie works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting techniques over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to attend sessions from different locations and to find formats that suit individual comfort levels, helping clients maintain continuity of care even when schedules or circumstances change.