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Debbie Sloan, BACP

Debbie Sloan is a counsellor who helps people facing grief, depression, relationship strain, LGBT issues and ADHD concerns.

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About Debbie

Debbie Sloan is a counsellor who helps people facing grief, depression, relationship strain, LGBT issues and ADHD concerns. She approaches sessions in a down-to-earth way and aims to make talking feel straightforward and human. Debbie has five years of experience working with people in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.

Her style is integrative, which means she adapts how she works to meet each person’s needs.

Background and approach

Sessions focus on what matters to the client, whether that is managing low mood, finding direction, or handling social anxiety. She listens for patterns that feed guilt, shame or isolation, and helps people try new ways of relating and communicating. Debbie draws on practical techniques alongside open conversation.

She will help clients break worries into manageable steps and practise skills that can be used between sessions. This can include clearer ways to speak about needs, or small actions to reduce avoidance and build confidence in social situations. She has experience from both community and personal sector roles and has worked in mental health settings since 2011.

That background informs a flexible approach that values respect and individuality. People are welcomed without judgement and invited to shape the work at their own pace. Sessions are offered in English and delivered online in a variety of formats.

The initial matching process helps pair people with a therapist based on their needs and preferences.

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Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	413250	October 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

Cost Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.

Focus areas and approaches

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How Debbie adapts therapeutic approaches online

Debbie works in an integrative way that adapts methods to what each person needs. That might include structured exercises to manage low mood and anxiety, or reflective conversation to look at identity and grief. Integrative work combines practical steps with space to talk, helping people try out new behaviours and make sense of difficult feelings.

Another common strand is short-term skill-building for communication and social confidence. This involves rehearsing conversations, noticing unhelpful thinking patterns, and setting small, achievable goals. Those techniques are useful for relationship strain, social anxiety and for tackling shame or isolation.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Debbie will work with clients to agree what feels most useful and will adjust methods as progress is made. Clients set goals and the therapist helps monitor what is or isn’t working so the plan can change together.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when a visual connection helps, while phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit into a shorter break. Live chat or text-based messaging can suit people who prefer writing or want brief check-ins between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and day-to-day life.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Debbie support?

Debbie works with grief, depression, relationship issues, LGBT concerns and ADHD-related challenges. She also focuses on communication problems, guilt and shame, isolation, life purpose and social anxiety.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is integrative and practical, blending conversation with hands-on techniques. The aim is to be respectful, down-to-earth and tailored to each person.

What background does she bring to therapy?

She has five years of direct counselling experience and has been working in mental health settings since 2011. That experience includes roles in both community and personal sectors.

Where is Debbie based and what accreditation does she hold?

She practises in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She is not currently taking on international clients.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be held by video call, phone, live chat, or through text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are fees and starting therapy handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.