I am happy with my therapist
Debra Woods, NCPS
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 1 review
- Great news, Debra is accepting new clients!
- She is normally fully-booked.
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in United Kingdom
Recent reviews
More about Debra
- 3 years' experience
- Female
- NCPS
I trained in the UK and have 3 years of professional work experience. I am trained as a pluralistic psychotherapist using many modalities (methods) of therapy, giving me options to adapt the focus and delivery of support according to your needs. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with grief and loss, coping with life changes and depression. I have additional experience in supporting children with loss, anxiety and abandonment issues.
I take professional pride in maintaining my knowledge in the field of counselling and attend a lot of training sessions, as I am open to new methods and keep abreast of new research.
I had a 30 year career in client support services dealing with all manner of life challenges - which on retirement from that role led me to train as a counsellor to continue giving support
For the past seven years I have volunteered with two national charities and one local charity supporting a range of Mental Health challenges - I continue to support a Bereavement charity weekly alongside my employment - this I consider to be my area of expertise, having dealt with many cases of complex grief and loss.
I believe that you are the expert of your own story, that you may need support in identifying your own strengths to assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started.
My working hours for messaging are as my weekly schedule and I promise to respond in a timely manner. My availability for live calls, live chat and video calls are during hours as shown in my weekly schedule.
I do not normally work weekends - though will respond to messages when able if appropriate to do so. I always make an effort to respond to new clients as soon as possible -to let you know you have been heard.
On a personal level, I am married, I am a mother to two grown up daughters, one working in the arts, one working in hospitality. I have two beautiful grandchildren to spoil at weekends.
My hobbies are walking my dog daily on our local beach, musical theatre, eating out, live music, reading and binge watching box sets......I love to travel and experience the local food of the places visited.
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Specialties
Stress
Anxiety
Grief
Self esteem
Depression
Coping with life changes
Abandonment
Attachment issues
Blended family issues
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Codependency
Communication problems
Dependent personality
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Impulsivity
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Mood disorders
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Self-harm
Self-love
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Treatment Approaches
- Client-Centered Therapy
Licenses
- NCPS · United Kingdom · NCS20-00409 · Expires October 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 Woods
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
I am happy with my therapist
Frequently asked questions
Does Debra Woods offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Debra Woods 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 Woods speak?
Debra Woods speaks English.
How many years of experience does Debra Woods have?
Debra Woods has 3 years of experience.
Where is Debra Woods licensed to practice?
Debra Woods is licensed to practice in the United Kingdom.
Does Debra Woods accept clients outside of the United Kingdom?
No, Debra Woods does not accept 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 Woods offer?
Debra Woods offers clients Client-Centered Therapy.
How can I communicate with Debra Woods?
Debra Woods 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 Woods?
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.