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How I Work as an Integrative Holistic Counsellor

Whether you are facing a long-standing difficulty or navigating a particularly challenging period, we will work together to deepen your understanding of yourself, your relationships, and your situation. We will explore meaningful ways forward — whether that involves making significant changes or developing strategies to cope with challenges that cannot be easily resolved. Therapy will be shaped around your unique personality, needs, and goals, so you feel truly seen and supported throughout the process.

I believe the therapeutic relationship is central to meaningful change. I offer a confidential, non-judgmental space where you can speak openly and honestly. My style is warm, direct, and thoughtfully challenging. I work with depth and integrity, always holding your wellbeing at the forefront.  I take a flexible, integrative approach. I draw on a range of therapeutic methods to meet each client’s individual needs and pace. At the heart of my work is a commitment to fostering self-awareness, resilience, and emotional wellbeing, supporting you to create lasting and positive change.

My core approach is Person-Centred and Humanistic. I believe people grow in environments grounded in empathy, acceptance, and authentic connection — values that guide all aspects of my work. Building on this foundation, I integrate elements of Internal Family Systems (IFS), Transactional Analysis (TA), Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Creative approaches, Gestalt, psychoanalytic perspectives, and mindfulness-based practices.

 

Counselling sessions are held weekly at the same time and last for 50 minutes. The total number of sessions is determined by your needs, with short-term work involving 8-10 sessions and long-term 10+

Face to face sessions occur in a peaceful and private setting near Kingsbridge TQ7.

Online sessions are via Teams. We will be holding our sessions in a safe, quiet and private space.

Fees are £60 per session, payable before each session by bank transfer. 

©2026 by Deborah Pleasants

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