Debra Hayman, BACP
BACP counsellor for relationships and trauma
- Relationship and trauma support
- Addiction recovery experience
- Client-centered care
About Debra Hayman
Debra Hayman offers a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where people can explore difficult feelings and make sense of painful experiences. She believes that talking therapies are especially relevant in a time when many feel isolated or struggle in relationships, and that psychotherapy can help people understand and change emotional responses beyond what medication alone can provide.
Based in the United Kingdom, Debra has eight years of professional experience and holds membership with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) - a UK professional association for counsellors and psychotherapists. She specialises in relationship difficulties, low self-esteem and trauma, and has extensive experience working with drug and alcohol misuse for seven years. That work has involved supporting people facing domestic abuse, bullying, anxiety, depression, food-related concerns and other related mental health challenges.
Debra draws on different therapeutic methods depending on each person’s needs, adapting her approach to address issues such as grief, parenting and coping with life changes. She recognises how hard it can be to take the first step toward help and encourages individuals to reach out so they can begin to transform their lives for the better.
Based in the United Kingdom, Debra has eight years of professional experience and holds membership with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) - a UK professional association for counsellors and psychotherapists. She specialises in relationship difficulties, low self-esteem and trauma, and has extensive experience working with drug and alcohol misuse for seven years. That work has involved supporting people facing domestic abuse, bullying, anxiety, depression, food-related concerns and other related mental health challenges.
Debra draws on different therapeutic methods depending on each person’s needs, adapting her approach to address issues such as grief, parenting and coping with life changes. She recognises how hard it can be to take the first step toward help and encourages individuals to reach out so they can begin to transform their lives for the better.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Family conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
Aging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Debra Hayman have?
Debra Hayman has eight years of professional experience.
Is Debra Hayman a licensed therapist?
Yes, she holds the credential BACP.
In which languages does Debra Hayman provide therapy?
Debra provides therapy in English.
Where is Debra Hayman located?
She is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Debra Hayman as my therapist?
You can work with Debra Hayman through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Debra Hayman work with international clients?
Yes, Debra works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Debra Hayman 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.
Combining proven approaches with flexible online support
Debra often works with client-centered therapy, an approach that focuses on listening deeply and helping people find their own solutions. It emphasizes empathy and respect to support self-exploration and is helpful for relationship concerns, low self-esteem and emotional healing.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which helps people identify and change unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression and problems with coping skills, and it gives practical tools to manage difficult emotions.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) is another approach Debra draws on when relationship patterns and attachment issues are central. EFT helps people understand emotional responses in close relationships and supports building stronger emotional connections.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Debra works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals and preferences. That shared process means approaches can be adjusted over time as progress and priorities evolve.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call or phone, and support can continue via live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, access support from different locations and maintain continuity of care when in-person meetings are not possible.