Counsellor profile
Debbie Griffin, NCPS
Counsellor - relationships and parenting
Continue with DebbieAbout
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting support
About Debbie
Debbie Griffin is a counsellor registered with NCPS in the United Kingdom and has 12 years of professional experience. She works with adults on everyday pressures like stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship strain and career difficulties. She also supports people facing parenting problems, grief, addiction concerns and changes such as separation or role shifts.
Her approach is straightforward and person-focused. Sessions are built around the client's priorities and spoken in plain language. She listens to what matters and helps people talk through immediate problems and practical steps they can try between meetings.
Debbie often helps people manage strong emotions such as anger, shame or emptiness. She also works with those dealing with intimacy issues, body image or neurodiversity-related concerns like autism and Asperger Syndrome. Issues tied to family of origin, blended family dynamics and respite for caregivers are included in her practice.
Over a dozen years she has supported people through loss, trauma and the day-to-day strain of parenting and work. Clients can expect direct conversation about coping strategies, communication patterns and ways to rebuild confidence. She uses Client-Centred Therapy to keep sessions person-led and respectful of each individual's pace.
If someone wants to start, they are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule an initial session. Fees vary by location and sessions operate through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How sessions work
Client-centred approaches and remote working
Client-Centred Therapy places the person's own experience at the centre of sessions. The counsellor listens without directing the content and helps the client put words to feelings. This approach can be useful for issues like anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship strain and parenting stress where understanding one’s own reactions matters.Debbie will work collaboratively to find the best way forward. She will discuss goals, check what techniques feel helpful, and adjust the pace according to the client's needs and preferences. Deciding which approach to use is part of the work and is revisited as things change.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or avoid travel. Therapists and registered or accredited professionals often find remote sessions help people keep continuity when life is hectic, and the same collaborative, person-led methods apply whether meetings are in person or remote.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, low self-esteem, career worries and parenting concerns, among other issues listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Sessions use a Client-Centred Therapy approach that keeps the conversation led by the client and focuses on their priorities and feelings.
How long has she been practising?
She has 12 years of professional experience working with adults on a range of concerns from grief to addiction and family issues.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She is based in the United Kingdom and is registered with NCPS as stated in her profile.
Can she work with people who live outside the UK?
Yes, she accepts international clients and offers sessions in English.
Which session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the supplied biography; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
To start, select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.