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Debbie Griffin

Debbie Griffin, NCPS

Therapist · United Kingdom · 12+ years of experience

Experienced counsellor for life changes

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At a glance

Listed location
United Kingdom
Experience
12+ years
Credentials
NCPS
Languages
English
Registration (United Kingdom)
NCPS · No. NCS19-07676

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  • Person-centred approach
  • Supports carers
  • Works with loss

About Debbie

Debbie Griffin is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with 12 years of experience and the NCPS credential. She focuses on everyday struggles such as stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship strain and career difficulties. Debbie aims to make it easier for people to begin difficult conversations and take practical steps toward feeling better.

She creates a straightforward, non-judgemental space for people to talk about what is worrying them. Sessions are conversational and paced to each person, with an emphasis on listening first and figuring out what matters most to the client. Debbie encourages realistic, step-by-step goals rather than overwhelming change.

Her work covers a wide range of concerns, including grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, parenting pressures, and compassion fatigue. She also supports people dealing with ageing and geriatric issues and caregiver stress. The approach is focused on the person in front of her, not labels or rushing to fix things.

Debbie uses Client-Centred Therapy, which keeps the client's perspective central to every session. That means she follows the client's lead and helps them make sense of their experience at their own pace. Practical tools and new ways of seeing problems are introduced when they feel helpful.

She speaks English and accepts international clients. To begin, people use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to availability. Costs vary with location and the service uses a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered Therapy

Experience

12+ years

Credentials

United Kingdom

Languages

English

How Client-Centred Work Fits with Online Therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on hearing the person's experience and following their pace. In practice this means the counsellor listens carefully, reflects what they hear, and helps the client make sense of feelings and choices. This approach suits concerns like anxiety, low self-esteem and relationship questions where being understood matters.

Debbie introduces practical steps when they feel useful, rather than pushing a set plan. That makes it easier to try small changes between sessions, such as new ways of coping with stress or experimenting with communication techniques. These small experiments can be reviewed together in subsequent meetings to see what helps.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. She will discuss goals, what has helped before, and how sessions should be run so the plan fits the client's needs and preferences. That collaborative planning helps people feel more in control of their progress.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm which options are available before booking. Online therapy can make it simpler to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when a full session is not ideal. It can also help people attend even when they are caring for others or managing mobility changes associated with ageing.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Debbie help with?

She supports people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, career concerns and low self-esteem, among other everyday difficulties. Additional areas include grief, trauma, addictions and ageing and geriatric issues.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

She follows a Client-Centred Therapy approach, keeping discussions focused on the client's perspective and needs. Sessions are conversational and paced to what feels right for the individual.

What experience does she bring?

She has 12 years of professional experience working with a range of concerns from anxiety to caregiver stress. That background informs a practical, down-to-earth approach in sessions.

Where is Debbie based and what credential does she hold?

She practises in the United Kingdom and holds the NCPS credential as provided in her profile.

Which languages and international arrangements are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients as noted in her profile.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current session options with the service before booking.

How are fees and payment handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time according to the service terms.

How do I start working with her?

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

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