Debra "Debs" Barritt, BACP
Compassionate UK counsellor for grief and relationships
- Bereavement support
- Relationships and intimacy
- Stress and anxiety
About Debra "Debs" Barritt
Debra "Debs" Barritt brings a compassionate, community-focused approach to counselling and has built a career on supporting people through some of life’s toughest transitions. She is a member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) and has accumulated 15 years of clinical experience working with individuals facing grief, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma, and a wide range of other issues.
Originally trained as a person-centred counsellor, Debs places genuine human connection at the heart of her practice. Her own early life experiences – growing up in a broken home and attending a boarding school for “maladjusted” children – shaped her determination to give back. That led her to study part-time youth work at Brunel University and to a long-standing commitment to helping others find resilience and meaning.
Debs has worked in both private practice and in specialist settings, including the bereavement service at St Michael’s Hospice in Basingstoke, where supporting people at the end of life deeply informed her understanding of loss and consolation. She has also maintained ties to a previous practice in Basingstoke and now lives in Haverhill while remaining connected to the communities she serves.
With extensive experience supporting bereavement and related emotional pain, Debs helps people learn to carry their loved ones in memory while moving forward. Her work emphasizes hope, personal survival, and the practical steps that can help individuals rebuild a sense of agency after hardship.
Originally trained as a person-centred counsellor, Debs places genuine human connection at the heart of her practice. Her own early life experiences – growing up in a broken home and attending a boarding school for “maladjusted” children – shaped her determination to give back. That led her to study part-time youth work at Brunel University and to a long-standing commitment to helping others find resilience and meaning.
Debs has worked in both private practice and in specialist settings, including the bereavement service at St Michael’s Hospice in Basingstoke, where supporting people at the end of life deeply informed her understanding of loss and consolation. She has also maintained ties to a previous practice in Basingstoke and now lives in Haverhill while remaining connected to the communities she serves.
With extensive experience supporting bereavement and related emotional pain, Debs helps people learn to carry their loved ones in memory while moving forward. Her work emphasizes hope, personal survival, and the practical steps that can help individuals rebuild a sense of agency after hardship.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHearing impairedHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Debra "Debs" Barritt have?
Debra "Debs" Barritt has 15 years of experience in counselling and related clinical work.
Is Debra "Debs" Barritt a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds membership of the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
In which languages does Debra "Debs" Barritt provide therapy?
Debra "Debs" Barritt provides therapy in English.
Where is Debra "Debs" Barritt located?
She is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Debra "Debs" Barritt as my therapist?
You can work with Debra "Debs" Barritt through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Debra "Debs" Barritt work with international clients?
Debra "Debs" Barritt does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Debra "Debs" Barritt cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic approaches and online support
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, empathetic relationship in which the client’s own experiences and choices guide the work. It helps people process emotions, build self-esteem, and explore personal values when dealing with grief, relationship issues, or life transitions.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a practical, skills-based approach that identifies unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviour and works to replace them with more constructive alternatives. It is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with day-to-day challenges.
Internal Family Systems (IFS) explores the many parts of a person’s inner life and how those parts relate to each other. By helping individuals understand and negotiate internal conflicts, IFS can be useful for trauma recovery, self-criticism, and improving emotional regulation.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey and is handled collaboratively. Debs will work with clients to understand their needs, goals, and preferences and will help determine which methods or combination of methods are the best fit, adapting as progress unfolds.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place via video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit therapy around work, family, and mobility needs. For many people, remote sessions increase access to consistent support from licensed professionals and therapists while retaining the core elements of effective therapeutic work.
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