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Debbie Cooley, BACP
United Kingdom
BACP counsellor - addictions and trauma
See online therapy options- Addictions support
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief and bereavement
About Debbie
Debbie Cooley is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with five years of clinical experience. She helps people affected by addiction, trauma and abuse, and grief. She also supports those coping with anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties.
Her approach combines practical, conversation-based work with reflective exercises. Sessions focus on noticing thoughts and behaviours that keep problems going. She uses simple tools to practise new ways of responding to stress and difficult memories.
Debbie draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with attachment-based and client-centred ways of working. That mix allows for both practical steps and time to talk through personal history and feelings. Mindfulness and motivational interviewing techniques are used when helpful.
She has experience with domestic violence, narcissistic abuse and sexual assault, and with drug and alcohol addiction. Grief, including loss by suicide, is another area she commonly addresses. She also supports people with panic attacks, self-harm and issues around shame and self-worth.
Debbie has worked with people from LGBTQ+ communities, including those exploring identity, sexuality and gender. She describes her work as collaborative and respectful. To start, she asks about current concerns and what a useful first step would look like.
How her approaches work for online therapy
Debbie uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thought patterns and test small behavioural changes. CBT is practical and focused on skills that can be practised between sessions, which suits problems like panic, anxiety and addictive behaviours.She also uses attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships shape current expectations and reactions. That approach helps when trust, abandonment or attachment issues are affecting close relationships. Client-centred work means she gives time for people to tell their story, reflecting back what matters and following the person’s lead.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. She will discuss goals and preferences and suggest which methods to try first. Clients and therapist review what helps and adjust the plan as needed.
The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm the current online session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Registered or accredited professionals, including counsellors, often use online sessions to combine practical CBT exercises with reflective conversation.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with addictions, trauma and abuse, and grief, plus related issues such as panic attacks, self-harm and shame.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits and to try different, practical responses over time.
What experience does she bring?
She has five years of professional experience supporting people through domestic violence, narcissistic and sexual abuse, addiction and bereavement.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I have sessions in other languages or from outside the UK?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list explicit session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
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