Debra Laking, BACP
Debra Laking works in a person-focused way that adapts to each individual.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- +3 more
About Debra
Debra Laking works in a person-focused way that adapts to each individual. She uses gentle, practical methods to help people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strains, grief and low self-esteem. Debra is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom and communicates in English.
Debra draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Mindfulness to shape sessions around what matters to the person. Those conversations often look at simple, doable steps for coping with life changes and difficult emotions.
Background and approach
She also uses elements of Client-Centred work and the Gottman Method when relevant. Her work pays attention to real-life concerns like ageing and geriatric issues, autism and Asperger syndrome, cancer and hospice matters, caregiver stress and isolation. She also supports people facing commitment questions, communication problems, divorce and separation, and first responder-related stress.
Sessions focus on listening first, then building practical tools. People often practise noticing thoughts and taking small actions that match their values. The aim is clearer thinking, steadier mood and better ways of handling day-to-day pressures.
Debra keeps language plain and uses short-term and longer-term approaches depending on need. She helps people consider meaning and life purpose alongside immediate coping. Her experience is four years of formal therapeutic practice as recorded under her BACP credential.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 409829 | January 2027 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Debra works with
Everything Debra lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counselling
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Debra lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Gottman Method
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will talk with the person about goals and preferences, then try methods that fit. This is a collaborative process - techniques are adjusted over time based on what helps most.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls let people use visual cues for a fuller conversation. Phone sessions can need less bandwidth and work well for a shorter check-in. Live chat and text messaging provide ongoing support without scheduling a full video session. These options can make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving and everyday life.
Frequently asked
What issues does this counsellor help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationships, grief, self-esteem and coping with life changes, plus related areas such as caregiver stress, isolation and life purpose.
What is the counselling style like?
Sessions are person-focused and practical. Debra uses techniques from ACT, CBT, mindfulness and client-centred approaches to suit each person.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of therapeutic experience as noted in her professional summary.
Where does this counsellor practise and what credential does she hold?
She practises in the United Kingdom and is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be held via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs.
How are costs and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the first steps to start therapy?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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