Debra Basham

• Stress and anxiety
• Career and workplace
• Grief and separation

About Debra

Debra Basham helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship and workplace concerns using person-centred counselling and coaching approaches. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has five years' experience as a practising counsellor and coach.

Debra draws on long experience from a previous business career when working with clients. She spent over twenty years in management and coaching roles and uses that background when discussing career questions and workplace stress. She also offers support for grief and separation and for people finding their sense of self after major life changes.

Her way of working is client-centred, which means she focuses on each person’s concerns and priorities in the room. She uses motivational interviewing to help people clarify what they want and find their own reasons to make change. She also applies solution-focused techniques to identify practical steps and small goals that build forward momentum.

Sessions are a mix of talking and practical coaching, with an emphasis on clear next steps and coping techniques. Debra has experience mentoring and supporting senior staff and has volunteered in grief support roles, which informs her approach to bereavement and loss.

She practises from the United Kingdom and works in English. International clients are accepted. Before booking, clients should confirm current session options and arrangements through the platform.

How her approaches shape online sessions

Debra uses client-centred counselling, which focuses on listening and reflecting so people can explore what matters to them. This approach helps when someone needs space to talk about grief, relationships or low mood.

She also uses motivational interviewing to help people identify their own reasons for change and build motivation for steps forward. Solution-focused therapy is used to set small, practical goals and to try out short-term strategies that relieve stress and improve coping.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss goals and preferences with the client and decide together which methods to use. This is a collaborative process that can change as needs evolve.

The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm the current options before booking. Online sessions can help fit counselling into a busy life by reducing travel and making it easier to schedule around work or childcare. They also allow for shorter check-ins when needed and make it possible to continue work with a counsellor when relocating or travelling.

Topics Debra lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Relationship issues
• Family conflicts
• Grief
• Self-esteem
• Trauma and abuse
• Intimacy-related issues
• Parenting issues
• Anger management
• Career difficulties
• Depression
• Coping with life changes
• Coaching
• Compassion fatigue
• Divorce and separation
• Self-love
• Women's issues
• Workplace issues

Ways of working

• Client-Centred Therapy
• Motivational Interviewing
• Solution-Focused Therapy

Questions about Debra

Does she work with anxiety?

Yes. Anxiety and stress are listed areas of focus and are part of her practice.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She practises person-centred counselling and uses motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques.

What experience does she have?

She has five years' experience as a counsellor and coach, plus over twenty years' background in business and management.

Is she accredited with a professional body in the UK?

She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?

Yes. International clients are accepted and sessions are offered in English.

What formats are used for sessions?

The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current options before booking.

How much do sessions cost?

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

How do I get started?

Select the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.