Debra was wonderful in helping me navigate the work/life balance issues, and I do plan to continue working with her for a while. She's always very attentive, fast to respond, and very easy to talk to.
Debra Basham, BACP
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Debra is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 5.0 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Debra. View 12 reviews
- Great news, Debra is accepting new clients!
- She is normally fully-booked.
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in United Kingdom
- Accepts worldwide clients
Recent reviews
I couldn’t speak more highly of Deb. Her experience, guidance and technique is everything I could ask for. Deb’s experience in the corporate world prior to this gives her a perspective that really helps with career and leadership advice while understanding mental health and the challenges of the two. The way she hold a mirror to me and challenges my thinking all while giving practical advice and realistic coping techniques and resources is my favourite part of our session. Highly recommend Debra 10/10
More about Debra
- 4 years' experience
- Female
- BACP
I've spent over twenty years building a successful and rewarding career in business. I was listed in Insider Business Magazine's Inaugural Women of Influence in 2015. I've won awards for the work I've done supporting, coaching and developing employees from all walks of life, including a European Call Centre Award. I've travelled the world, seizing opportunities to work in places such as America, India and Australia. I was recognised as an excellent mentor and coach, yet I always felt I had more to give. After several life changing events, I decided in a leap of faith to change my career and stepped off the corporate ladder to study at university for three years and become a qualified coach and counsellor, specialising in career and life coaching and person centred counselling. During my studies, I was also a mental health champion in a corporate setting, offering support and a listening ear to senior managers and directors as well as becoming a Cruise grief volunteer. I am a member of the Association of coaching, the European Mentoring and Coaching Council and a member of the BACP (British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy).
Specialties
Stress
Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Grief
Self esteem
Trauma and abuse
Intimacy-related issues
Parenting issues
Anger management
Career difficulties
Depression
Coping with life changes
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
Treatment Approaches
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Licenses
- BACP · United Kingdom · 389952 · Expires May 2025
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for Debra Basham
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Debra was wonderful in helping me navigate the work/life balance issues, and I do plan to continue working with her for a while. She's always very attentive, fast to respond, and very easy to talk to.
I couldn’t speak more highly of Deb. Her experience, guidance and technique is everything I could ask for. Deb’s experience in the corporate world prior to this gives her a perspective that really helps with career and leadership advice while understanding mental health and the challenges of the two. The way she hold a mirror to me and challenges my thinking all while giving practical advice and realistic coping techniques and resources is my favourite part of our session. Highly recommend Debra 10/10
Debra is one of the best therapists I have visited, and I have visited many, she listens and prods at the right times and doesn't push me too far for information. She waits until I am ready and then prods where necessary. Very kind and well-spoken and always knows the right thing to say.
On week 2 and already seen improvement.
Debra is great she is so easy to speak to and gives really great advice and helps me to understand how I am feeling. Amazing at what she does I would recommend her to anyone!
Debbie is an amazing listener and a very knowledgeable counsellor. I am immensly thankful to have worked with her.
Debra is so easy talk to, with such a friendly and warm way. She gave me great advice and I would not hesitate to reach out to her again in the future.
I love working with Debra so far, she listens to my concerns and offers me support and actionable takeaways. I feel super lucky to have her :)
I am really happy to have Debra as my therapist. She is very understanding, supportive and helped me discover the source of my anxiety. Since we started working through it I have become more confident, positive, learned to set boundaries and deal with my triggers. I would gladly recommend her to anyone.
Deb is easy to talk with even when the topic is difficult emotionally and insightful when the topic is confusing. She is good at saying or asking the right thing in a respectful way, with a good mix of curiosity and challenge. I’m finding our conversations very helpful.
Working with Debbie has been really helpful so far. I feel safe to discuss any topic, and I trust the guidance and insights that Debbie shares. I feel really supported in our conversations and have seen a lot of shifts since our first chat (we've only had 3 so far). I feel like I am already making changes and Debbie has really helped me make the small tweaks that make a big difference, and I'm looking forward to continuing to work together.
Debbie responds to my thoughts and problems and I feel she is my listening ear and understands. It is reassuring to have an independent, in fact my sole listening ear. Thank you
Frequently asked questions
Does Debra Basham offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Debra Basham works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Debra Basham speak?
Debra Basham speaks English.
How many years of experience does Debra Basham have?
Debra Basham has 4 years of experience.
Where is Debra Basham licensed to practice?
Debra Basham is licensed to practice in the United Kingdom.
Does Debra Basham accept clients outside of the United Kingdom?
Yes, Debra Basham accepts clients outside of the United Kingdom.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Debra Basham offer?
Debra Basham offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Debra Basham?
Debra Basham can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Debra Basham?
Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.
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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation.
Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.