Debra
Thorpe
Counsellor MBACP
There comes a point - often in midlife but not always - when the life you've built starts asking questions you're not sure how to answer.
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It doesn't always have to be a crisis. Sometimes it's quieter than that, a sense of numbness or an emptiness you can't quite explain. A persistent sense that something needs to shift, even if you can't name what.
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It might be triggered by something quite specific such as a relationship breakdown, redundancy, bereavement, menopause or perimenopause, aging parents, a career that no longer feels like yours. Or nothing obvious at all.
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You might be experiencing anxiety, low mood or a general sense of being overwhelmed or a sense that you've lost track of yourself somewhere along the way.
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I'm Deb, a psychodynamic counsellor based in the heart of Leicester. I help people find their way through exactly this kind of moment. I work at your pace. But we go deeper.
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Sessions and Fee's
Each session lasts 50 minutes and is charged at £50. I offer both short-term and longer-term therapy, depending on what feels right for you and your needs.
Your first appointment will be an initial assessment session (also 50 minutes, £50). This is an opportunity for us to meet, talk through what brings you to counselling, and think together about whether psychodynamic therapy could be helpful for you. It’s also a chance for you to get a sense of how I work and whether you feel comfortable moving forward. There is no obligation to continue after this session.
If you’d like to find out a little more before booking, I also offer a free 15-minute phone call. This can help you decide whether you’d like to arrange an initial session.
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I work with adults aged 18 or over on an individual basis. I'm not currently able to offer couples or children's therapy. I'm also unable to work with anyone in active addiction, though I welcome enquiries from people in recovery.
Issues I can help with
Anxiety, Depression, Bereavement, Loss, Trauma, Family Issues, Health Anxiety, Relationships, Sexual Abuse, Low Self-Esteem, Personality Disorders, Self-Harm, Suicide, Bullying, Neurodiversity, Stress, Work Issues, Infertility, Redundancy, Abortion, Childhood Abuse, Perimenopause, Menopause, Affairs and Betrayals, Burnout, Illness, Loneliness, Post-natal Depression, Perfectionism, Body Issues/Dysmorphia.
Contact Me
You don’t need to have everything worked out before starting therapy. You only need to be willing to begin. If this feels like it could be a safe space to start exploring what’s going on, I’d be glad to hear from you.
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I offer face to face appointments at the 34 Princess Rd West, Leicester. There is on street parking available (charged for but free after 6pm).
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Online appointments via Microsoft Teams.
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Please note, my therapy room is located on the second floor and access is via 2 flights of stairs. I have online appointments available also.
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Please get in touch for my availability.
34 Princess Rd West
Leicester
LE1 6TQ
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07498 672027
