Debbie Cooley, BACP

Debbie Cooley is a qualified counsellor based in the United Kingdom with five years of professional experience supporting people through complex and painful life events. She works with addictions, trauma and abuse, and grief, and has particular experience with domestic violence, narcissistic abuse, sexual assault and substance misuse. She also supports those coping with bereavement, including loss by suicide, and addresses common co-occurring issues such as anxiety, depression, panic, self-harm, and challenges in relationships and family dynamics.

Her practice includes work on attachment difficulties, feelings of abandonment, avoidant personality patterns, and issues around guilt, shame, and self-love. She has experience with men’s issues and with people from LGBTQ+ communities who are exploring identity, sexuality, or gender. Debbie aims to provide an inclusive, respectful space where each person’s background and needs are acknowledged and explored.

Debbie’s therapeutic style is creative and psychotherapeutic, grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion. She draws on a range of adaptable techniques including reflective dialogue, creative exercises, and practical tools to help clients gain insight and make meaningful changes. She holds the BACP credential - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - a professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the UK. Debbie approaches therapy as a collaborative process and offers support for people who are ready to take steps toward a more balanced and fulfilling life.