Debra Hayman, BACP
8 years in practice
Debra Hayman is a BACP counsellor who focuses on helping people make sense of hard moments.
License and registration
- BACP
- 375321 · expires October 2026
- Years in practice
- 8
- Languages
- English
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About Debra
Debra Hayman is a BACP counsellor who focuses on helping people make sense of hard moments. She offers a listening space where adults can talk through anxiety, depression, relationship strain, grief and addictions. Her approach is calm and straightforward and aimed at helping people find clearer ways forward.
With eight years of professional experience in the UK, she has substantial work supporting people affected by drug and alcohol misuse. That work also covered related issues such as domestic abuse, bullying, low self-esteem and eating concerns.
Background and approach
Debra draws on a range of therapeutic approaches to meet each person where they are. She commonly uses Existential therapy to help people consider meaning, choice and values when life feels uncertain. Client-Centred methods are also part of her practice, providing a warm, non-judgemental space to talk.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy techniques are used when practical steps and thought patterns need attention. Debra works in a way that adapts to what each person needs. Sessions focus on clear conversation, exploring feelings and trying helpful new responses.
She encourages small changes that build into steadier coping over time. People who get in touch are guided through an initial matching process and then offered sessions by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Her work aims to be practical, humane and respectful of each person’s pace and goals.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Debra lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Debra names
- Existential Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Bringing existential and practical therapy online
Debra combines Existential Therapy with Client-Centred and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in online sessions. Existential Therapy helps people face questions about meaning, choice and values when life feels difficult, and can be useful for grief, life changes and relationship doubts. Client-Centred work focuses on offering an accepting, listening presence so people can speak freely and feel heard. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy looks at patterns of thought and behaviour and offers specific techniques to reduce anxiety, manage mood and change unhelpful habits.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Debra will work collaboratively to choose which methods suit the person’s goals, needs and preferences. That might mean starting with listening and reflection, then adding practical CBT techniques or meaning-focused conversations as needed.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to make therapy flexible. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when that helps. Phone sessions can fit into a short break or when bandwidth is low. Live chat and messaging suit quick check-ins or days when typing feels easier. These options help people access consistent support around work, family and geography.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does she commonly help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship problems, trauma, grief and self-esteem difficulties among other issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She combines Existential, Client-Centred and CBT approaches to match the person’s needs, offering a warm, straightforward space to talk and try practical changes.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional work experience in the United Kingdom, including seven years working with drug and alcohol misuse.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is listed with BACP and practices from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Work is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
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