Profile / United Kingdom
Debra Laking, BACP
United Kingdom
BACP counsellor - stress and relationship concerns
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
About Debra
Debra Laking is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom with four years of practice. She works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief, low self-esteem and coping with life changes. Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
Debra uses a practical, structured approach that draws on several methods. She applies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits and to test different responses. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Client-Centred ideas to focus on values and what matters to each person.
People come to her for day-to-day problems and major life transitions. That includes issues such as ageing and geriatric concerns, cancer and hospice related matters, caregiver stress, and the practical strains of divorce and separation. She also works with attachment issues, autism and Asperger Syndrome, first responder matters, and difficulties with communication, control, commitment and forgiveness.
Sessions tend to emphasise clear steps and short-term strategies alongside space to reflect. Debra will help identify specific thoughts and behaviours that maintain worry or low mood, then try alternative ways of responding. Mindfulness techniques and solution-focused ideas are available when they suit the client’s goals.
Her style is straightforward and goal-oriented. New clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Debra practices Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy online. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviours to reduce worry and low mood. ACT helps people notice what matters to them and take committed action, which can be useful for life changes and grief.She treats finding the right approach as a collaborative task. The therapist will discuss goals, try a method for a few sessions and adjust based on what works best for the client and their preferences.
The practical benefits of online work include being able to fit sessions around everyday life and reduce travel time. Because the original profile does not list specific session formats, confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to schedule short check-ins, use video or audio depending on what the client prefers, and continue support when leaving home would be difficult.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief, self-esteem and coping with life changes, and also addresses issues such as ageing, caregiver stress and divorce.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and habits and to try different ways of responding to those patterns.
What is her professional background?
She holds BACP registration and has four years of experience as a practising counsellor in the United Kingdom.
Where is she based and how is she registered?
She works in the United Kingdom and is listed with BACP as supplied in her credentials.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
Yes, she accepts international clients as stated in her profile.
How are fees and payment structured?
Fees vary with location and sessions are provided via a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.