Debra Hayman
Compassionate, practical therapy for relationships and trauma
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About Debra
Debra Hayman offers a calm, non-judgemental space for people to talk through difficult feelings and life problems. She uses straightforward, person-centred care to help people understand their reactions and find clearer ways forward. Debra is based in the United Kingdom and has eight years of professional practice.
She holds BACP accreditation and draws on that background in her work. Debra focuses on relationship strains, low self-esteem and trauma, and she has extensive experience supporting people with drug and alcohol misuse.
Background and approach
That work also brought regular exposure to conditions such as anxiety, depression, domestic abuse, eating issues and bullying. Her practice recognises that each person brings a unique story and set of needs. She adapts her style to suit the individual.
Approaches she uses include Client-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Existential Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy. These methods are selected to match what the person needs to work on in sessions. Sessions are intended to help people change unhelpful patterns, cope with loss or life transitions, and improve how they relate to others.
Debra also supports issues around caregiving stress, attachment concerns and blended family dynamics. She speaks English and accepts international clients. If taking the first step feels hard, she encourages people to try it and offers practical support to begin making changes.
Booking starts with a short matching questionnaire and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 8
- Registered with
- BACP
- Registration number
- 375321
- Languages
- English
- Approaches include
- Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- How sessions happen
- Online, by video, phone or messages
Details are as listed on Debra's public professional profile. You can check any number with the professional body.
What Debra works with
Everything Debra lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Debra lists
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How Debra works online
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is used to spot unhelpful thoughts and try practical changes. CBT works well for anxiety, low mood and patterns that keep causing problems, and can include simple exercises to practise between sessions.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) supports people who want to understand and change emotional patterns in relationships. It can help with attachment concerns, intimacy-related issues and improving how someone responds in close connections.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will listen to what matters most to the person, discuss options and agree together on a plan that fits the client's goals and preferences.
Confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow check-ins during a break from work. It can also make shorter or quieter sessions possible when that better suits someone's day.
Questions and answers
What concerns does she help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, grief and relationship problems among other issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her approach is flexible and person-centred, using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Emotionally-Focused methods and mindfulness when helpful.
How long has she practised?
She has eight years of professional experience working with a range of mental health and relationship concerns.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She practises in the United Kingdom and holds BACP accreditation as listed.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Yes, she accepts international clients and offers sessions in English.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are available for scheduling.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.
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