Buxton Counselling Service

Specialisms

My name is Debbie Withers. I am a Counsellor for BCS and a registered, accredited member of the BACP. I offer a professional and non-judgemental counselling space for clients to explore issues that may be difficult for them to address alone, such as low mood, anxiety, weight management, relationships, and self-esteem. I have a Masters in Counselling Psychology which incorporated training in Person-centred Counselling and CBT.

My extensive counselling training and experience has equipped me to tailor my approach to my client’s needs. This can include integrating humanistic counselling, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and EMDR (trauma therapy). I have been practicing EMDR for 10 years and am accredited by EMDR Association UK.

In the course of my counselling career, I have worked across the life-span (children, young people, adults and older adults) gaining a wide range of experience in contexts such as schools, universities, a careers service, an eating disorder service, private practice, and the NHS. I am experienced and competent in delivering in-person, and remote therapy (video and telephone). Areas of specialism include low self-esteem, body image issues, eating and weight related distress and occupational issues.