Debbie Sloan, BACP

Debbie Sloan is an integrative therapist registered with the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), the professional body for counsellors in the UK. She has worked in mental health in Belfast, Northern Ireland since 2011, bringing experience from both community and private sector settings.

Debbie combines practical, evidence-informed techniques with a flexible integrative approach, tailoring sessions to each person she meets. She supports people with a range of concerns including anxiety, low mood, grief, questions of identity, relationship difficulties, and feelings of being stuck. Her work also addresses ADHD, social anxiety, loneliness, guilt and shame, communication problems, and the search for life purpose.

Her practice is grounded in warmth and respect - she aims to offer a space that feels personal, human, and grounded. Debbie values the diversity of her clients and seeks to meet each person where they are, adapting her approach to individual needs. Whether someone is exploring identity, coping with loss, or wanting to improve relationships, she offers collaborative, tailored support designed to help people move forward.

Integrative approaches and online therapy

Debbie works from an integrative model that blends techniques from different evidence-based approaches to match each person's needs. Integrative therapy means she draws on methods suited to the issue at hand - for example combining practical skills for managing low mood or anxiety with reflective work that explores relationships and identity.

She also uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques in a focused way to address specific concerns such as grief, relationship difficulties, ADHD-related challenges, and social anxiety. These techniques aim to build coping skills, improve communication, and support emotional processing in ways that are practical and relevant to daily life.

Finding the right approach is part of the process and Debbie takes a collaborative stance - she and the client will explore what feels most helpful based on the client’s goals, preferences, and experiences. This collaborative planning helps make sessions relevant and effective.

Online therapy with Debbie can take place via video call, phone session, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to fit therapy into everyday life and to maintain continuity of care when in-person sessions are not convenient.