Debra

Ms Debra Whalley

Psychotherapist

“I assess, diagnose and provide treatment for people suffering from a range of anxiety disorders, depression, low self esteem and work stress”

About Me

I guide individuals through the challenges of anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and work stress. Using cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), we explore how thoughts and behaviours impact your well-being. This collaborative approach helps you develop practical strategies and build lasting resilience. Many find renewed confidence and a clearer path forward through our work together.

Approach

Assessment and clear diagnosis shape a tailored plan that breaks problems into manageable, measurable steps and focuses on what you notice between sessions. I work from my Lancashire consulting room and remotely, keeping practical tools and brief experiments at the centre of our time. Sessions combine focused skill practice, behavioural experiments and gentle review of patterns that maintain anxiety, intrusive thoughts or damaged self-view, with short tasks to try between meetings. People seeking structured, focused support often find this way of working helpful.
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Basic Information

Services

Services Offered:

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    Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.

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    Psychotherapy

    In-depth therapeutic work that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting psychological change.

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    Individual Therapy

    One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.

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Works With:

  • •Adults

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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    Abuse

    Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.

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    Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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    OCD

    Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, a condition involving unwanted, intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviours or rituals (compulsions) performed to relieve anxiety.

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    Phobias

    Intense, irrational fears of specific objects or situations, such as flying, heights, or spiders, that lead to avoidance and limit daily life.

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    PTSD

    Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a condition that develops after a traumatic event, causing flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness.

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    Self-Esteem

    A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.

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Professional Title:

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    Psychotherapist

    A professional trained to provide in-depth therapy that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting change.

Qualifications

Lancaster University and University of Manchester

Registrations

British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP)

CBT Therapist

Service Area

Crisis Management Consultancy

In-person & Online

Burnley

Rossendale, Lancashire

United Kingdom