DEBBIE BUTLER
Integrative Counsellor FdSc Registered Member BACP
I believe that good mental health is essential for building resilience and navigating life’s challenges at any age. For children and young people, fostering strong mental health lays the foundation for growing into healthy, well-rounded adults, while early intervention can prevent serious health issues later in life. For adults, prioritizing mental health supports stress management, healthier relationships, and overall well-being, empowering individuals to thrive and achieve fulfillment.
Child and Teen Counselling
Counselling helps a child to explore, identify and manage their emotions and behaviours. Counselling can help children and teenagers to have an understanding of how to work through times when emotions run high.
Changes in routine, exam stress and changes in family life can all have a big impact on children and teens.
The most important benefit of counselling is that a child has a safe space to talk to someone who isn't a family member.
Young Adult
Counselling
​​
Very often a young adult will want to talk about a specific issue.
The journey into adulthood can be an enjoyable time, although it may come with some challenging times which bring with them complex emotions.
Having an explicit understanding of issues such as: stress, anxiety ,relationships, sexuality, young adults can be better prepared to manage challenges as they enter adulthood.
​
School Based Counselling & Lego
Therapy
I support students within school providing a bespoke therapeutic plan.
I also provide Lego Therapy wis a powerful evidence based intervention which is designed to support the needs of neurodiverse children. This engaging and powerful intervention can support communication and social difficulties.
​
Children work collaboratively as they take on the roles of Engineer, Supplier and Builder; quickly establishing a connection between each member of the group
​
Adult Counselling
​
Life’s challenges can often leave us feeling overwhelmed or disconnected, particularly when juggling responsibilities like work, relationships, and family life. As a counsellor, I provide a safe and supportive space to help you explore these challenges, whether they involve anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship issues. By drawing on a number of therapeutic models, I tailor my approach to suit your unique needs, helping you gain insight into your emotions, recognize patterns, and develop effective coping strategies.
I believe that working creatively can be an incredibly enlightening and empowering experience. Whether through creative expression, reflective dialogue, or practical interventions, counselling can foster self-awareness, resilience, and personal growth.
Together, we can address past experiences, navigate current difficulties, and work toward a sense of balance and fulfillment in your life.
My approach
I am an integrative children and young adults counselor; supporting my clients with a wide range of issues.
I draw upon a number of therapeutic models to create bespoke sessions.
I am a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
My service is registered with the Information Commissioners Office (ICO) ensuring that your personal data is protected.
In my experience trust and respect develops over time and lies at the very heart of our therapeutic relationship.
Therapy offered can be either short or long term at flexible times during the day and evening depending on the needs/requirements for each client.
I am happy to discuss availability and I will endeavor to find a time that suits you.
My areas of expertise
I support children, young people and adults
I have extensive knowledge of Neurodivergence
specifically ASD,ADHD and Sensory Processing
I specialise in Trauma and Grief and Loss
​QUALIFICATIONS
Foundation Degree in Children and Young Adult Counselling FdSc
Level 4 Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Level 3 Early Years Care and Education
Level 3 Adult Counselling Diploma
​
CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Suicidal Ideation and Self-Harm in CYP
Level 3 Dialectical Behavioural Therapy Diploma
Making Connections with an Autistic Brain
Lego Therapy
Walk and Talk Therapy
Trauma Informed Practice
Safeguarding Children and Young Adults
Creative and Expressive Art
Running a sand tray intervention
Managing Demand Avoidance
Sensory Processing and Sleep Difficulties
PAPYRUS -Suicide Prevention Training