- Men's wellbeing
- Trauma recovery
- Addiction support
About Debbie
Debbie Cooley is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who uses a client-centred and attachment-informed way of working. She brings five years of experience supporting people through addiction, trauma, grief and the after-effects of abusive relationships. She aims to create a respectful, inclusive space where people can be heard and understood.
Her work often focuses on the practical impact of difficult experiences. She helps people manage panic and anxiety, cope with grief and end-of-life concerns, and address drug and alcohol dependence. She also supports men who want to talk about pressures around identity and wellbeing.
Debbie adapts her approach to each person. She uses cognitive behavioural ideas to spot unhelpful patterns, mindfulness to ground difficult moments, and motivational interviewing when change feels hard. Sessions may include reflective conversation, creative exercises, and simple tools to use between meetings.
She has supported people affected by domestic violence, sexual assault, narcissistic abuse and other traumatic experiences. She also works with issues such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, shame, self-harm and panic attacks. Her practice includes hospice and end-of-life counselling as well as bereavement after suicide.
Debbie welcomes people from LGBTQ+ communities and aims to make therapy accessible and compassionate. She describes therapy as a collaborative process and focuses on helping people find workable steps forward.
How Debbie’s approaches work in online therapy
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on relationships and how early bonds shape responses to stress. It can help people understand patterns in their close relationships and the ways those patterns affect their wellbeing.Client-Centred Therapy places the person’s experience at the heart of sessions. The counsellor listens without judgement and follows the client’s pace, which can help people build self-trust and explore difficult feelings.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It offers practical steps to recognise unhelpful patterns and try small changes that can reduce anxiety or panic over time.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Debbie will discuss options with clients and adapt methods to match needs, goals and preferences. The decision about which tools to use is collaborative and reviewed as progress is made.
Please confirm the available session formats before booking as the biography does not list them. Online therapy can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy life - for example it can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins during a lunch break, or remove the need to be on camera when that feels difficult. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists often work this way to help people access consistent support that fits around everyday commitments.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Debbie help with?
She supports people with addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and related issues such as panic, shame, self-harm and attachment concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is client-centred and empathetic, combining reflective conversation, creative techniques and practical tools to help people make change.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of professional experience working with a range of concerns including domestic violence, sexual abuse, and substance dependence.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is listed with BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered to international clients and are conducted in English.
What session formats does she offer?
Please confirm current session options before booking as formats are not specified in the biography.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.