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Debra Basham, BACP

Debra Basham offers person-centred counselling that focuses on each person's priorities.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
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About Debra

Debra Basham offers person-centred counselling that focuses on each person's priorities. She leads with a calm, practical style and helps people talk through stress, anxiety, relationships and life changes. Debra blends coaching skills with counselling to support career concerns, grief and issues around self-worth and intimacy.

Debra spent many years in business roles before moving into counselling. That background means she understands workplace pressures and the demands of leadership. She has worked internationally and has experience supporting people from varied cultural and professional backgrounds.

Background and approach

Her approach is straightforward and conversational. Sessions aim to build clarity, help people notice options and find steps that feel manageable. Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused ideas are used alongside person-centred listening to support decision-making and forward movement.

She has five years of counselling experience and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. During training she worked as a mental health champion in a corporate setting and volunteered supporting people through grief. People come to Debra for help with parenting strain, relationship difficulties, workplace stress, divorce and separation, and burnout or compassion fatigue.

She offers practical tools as well as time to process feelings, depending on what a person needs.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	389952	May 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.

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Focus areas and approaches

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How person-centred and solution-focused work online

Debra blends person-centred counselling with Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy ideas. Person-centred counselling means listening without judgement, helping the person lead the pace and focus of sessions; it is helpful for grief, low self-worth and relationship worries. Motivational Interviewing uses gentle, goal-focused conversation to explore readiness for change and to support decisions about career shifts, health steps or relationship choices. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, practical steps and what is already working so people can try manageable changes and notice progress.

Finding the right blend of approaches is part of the work. Debra will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and together they will choose methods that fit. This is a collaborative process that can change over time as needs shift.

Online therapy allows the same conversational, practical work without travel. Video calls are good for face-to-face discussion and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone needs a shorter check-in. Live chat and text-based messaging suit people who prefer writing to speaking or who want flexible, on-the-go support. These options make it easier to fit counselling around work, family and travel commitments.

Frequently asked

What kinds of problems does Debra focus on?

She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, grief, low self-esteem, trauma and abuse, intimacy issues, parenting strain, anger, career and depression. Additional focuses include divorce and separation, women's issues and workplace problems.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Debra uses a person-centred approach combined with Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy ideas. Sessions are conversational and aim to help people clarify goals and find practical next steps.

How much practical experience does she have?

She has five years of counselling experience and many years of earlier business experience supporting and coaching employees in corporate settings.

Where is she based and what professional body is she with?

Debra practises from the United Kingdom and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.

What formats are available for sessions?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.

How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with Debra?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.