Debbie Cooley , BACP

Debbie Cooley is a counsellor with five years of practice based in the United Kingdom. She works with people facing addictions, trauma, grief and related concerns. Debbie offers a calm, respectful presence and aims to help people find clearer ways forward.

Her sessions draw on a blend of approaches including attachment-based ideas, cognitive behavioural techniques and mindfulness. She uses reflective conversation and practical tools to make sense of painful patterns. Creative exercises are sometimes used to help people express things that are hard to put into words.

Debbie has supported people after domestic violence, narcissistic and sexual abuse, and through drug and alcohol difficulties. She also helps with panic and post-traumatic stress, feelings of guilt and shame, and self-harm concerns. End-of-life and hospice related grief work is among the areas she addresses.

Her manner is warm and collaborative. She aims to work at the person’s pace and to adapt methods to individual needs. Sessions focus on understanding current difficulties and building practical ways to manage day-to-day life.

People from LGBTQ+ communities have been among those she has supported, including those exploring identity and sexuality. Sessions are offered in English and Debbie accepts international clients for remote work.

Therapeutic approaches for online support

Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships shape current feelings and behaviour, helping people understand patterns of closeness, abandonment and trust. This approach can be useful for those dealing with attachment issues, relationship difficulties and the effects of past hurt.

Client-centred therapy focuses on listening without judgement and helping the person lead the pace of therapy. It supports self-exploration and can help with low self-esteem, shame and coming to terms with difficult experiences.

Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) offers practical techniques to notice and change unhelpful thinking and behaviour. It is often used for panic, anxiety and for building coping strategies after trauma.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss options and adapt methods based on each person’s needs, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process and plans can change as progress is made.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation from different locations. Phone sessions can work well when bandwidth is limited or a quieter audio-only check-in is preferred. Live chat and text messaging suit shorter check-ins, people who prefer writing, or those who need more flexible timing. These formats make therapy easier to fit around work, caring responsibilities and travel.