About Me

I am an ICF certified coach with a background spanning corporate programme management and community management. My coaching is informed by psychodynamic thinking - I am completing an MSc in Psychodynamic Counselling and Psychotherapy at Birkbeck, University of London - which means I pay attention to the patterns underneath the presenting problem, not just the surface.
I currently work in an Addiction Family Support charity, offering one-to-one support and facilitating groups for family members bereaved by a loved one's addiction. This work deepens my understanding of grief, loss, and the complexity of family systems, and informs the attention I bring to coaching clients navigating similar territory.
I work with adults navigating transitions, neurodiversity, and later life. I am a BACP student member and will be fully registered as a psychodynamic counsellor in December 2026.
In October 2026 I will be speaking at TEDxNHS on the psychological dimensions of working with older adults.

Testimonial 1
"Working with Deborah helped me recognise patterns I hadn't been aware of. We set clear, achievable goals and I left with a real sense of direction. I would recommend her without hesitation."
Workplace Coaching Client, UK

Testimonial 2
"I've really valued our sessions and felt a noticeable shift in a short space of time."
Coaching Client, US

Specialism

I specialise in helping people who feel stuck and lacking meaning and purpose in their life and looking for a new direction. I am trained in working with people suffering with anxiety, depression, and those who have experienced eating disorders, self-esteem issues and inter-relational challenges.

Keywords

Psychodynamic informed coaching