debbie

About
Hi. My name is Debbie Skilling, I have a wealth of experience supporting families, adults, children and young people. I don’t believe there is a one size fits all, everyone is an individual with their own experience of life. I aim to build a respectful and trusting relationship that enables you to identify your unique strengths and what works well in your life, that helps you gain an awareness of the hidden things going on, as well as what may be hindering you and preventing you from living a happy and fulfilling life.
You might say “Why does this keep happening?” Together we can explore and find out the answer.
I am an Integrative Counsellor which means I incorporate different theoretical approaches to help us find what works best for you.
Theoretical Background
Person-Centred, Humanistic Integrative, Systemic
Counselling Offered
Face to Face
Online via Zoom or WhatsApp
Telephone
Walk & Talk
Home Visits
School Visits
Clinical Background
My clinical areas of experience and expertise are working with Individuals, Families, Children and Young People, and Parents.
I have experience supporting a huge range of people through multiple organisations such as Relate, Action For Children, Dorset Mind and The You Trust. I have also previously worked in schools, and as a family support worker in a Children’s Centre for 10 years. Through this experience I understand the pressures of life that can affect adults and children, and their day-to-day lives from emotional wellbeing at school to parenting, and how supporting children with additional needs can impact family life for all. To top this off I have not only worked with but have lived experience of neurodiversity.
I hold an enhanced current DBS
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Attend regular supervision to monitor my practice and professional work
Attend regular CPD (Continued Professional Development)
ICO Certificate (Data Protection)
I adhere to the BACP (British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists) ethical framework
QUALIFICATIONS & FURTHER TRAINING
- CPCAB Level 6 Certificate in Counselling Supervision
- CPCAB Level 5 Certificate in Counselling Children and Young People
- Diploma in Counselling
- Certificate in Motivational Interviewing
- Certificate in Group Facilitating
- NVQ in Working with Families
- Safeguarding Training
- Working with LGBTIQ+
- Mental Health First Aid for Adults and Children (CPD)
- Working with Fathers (CPD)
- Single Session Therapy (CPD)
- Working with Trauma (CPD)
- Addiction Awareness (CPD)
- Breast Feeding Awareness (CPD)