Deb Jones
Cognitive Behavioural Counsellor & Psychotherapist
MBACP (Registered), Post Grad Certificate
cbtwithdeb@gmail.com
Testimonials
Client S - 2024
I have been seeing Deb for about 9 months, and it is honestly the best decision I have ever made.
I've had counselling in the past, however the therapeutic rapport we have built through the work we have done together has benefited tenfold in comparison. I came to Deb with stresses about work, past trauma and low mood. Deb worked with me, providing skills and achievable goals that has changed my life. I cherished our sessions, and continue to use the materials and advice in the future. I now feel that I can better understand my triggers and how to not absorb others' actions and emotions as my own. Deb would always meet me where I needed her in each session, providing constructive advice on how I can council myself if ever similar thoughts would come up again in future.
If you have ever considering getting counselling, take the plunge. So many of us put off talking to someone for too long. I am so grateful for Deb and her support. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Client J - 2024
When I first came to see Deb , I was at a real low point in my life. I was severely depressed, and had been signed off work for 2 months by my GP as a result. Thanks to her expertise, support and compassion, I've not only conquered my symptoms, but I've also gained invaluable tools to navigate future challenges independently. Her guidance empowered me to become my own therapist, reclaiming control over my life with newfound confidence and resilience going forward. Deb's warm approach and unwavering encouragement have been instrumental in my journey to healing and self-discovery. I’m now back in work, living the life I want, and am happier than ever. I can't recommend her highly enough!
Client AS - 2020
Deb was amazing from the start. I was not in a good place when I had my first session but she immediately put me at ease. Throughout our sessions she always made sure that I was getting exactly what I wanted but also and more importantly what I needed out of each session, often without me realising how much I’d accomplished until we reviewed my progress together every week. I’m a different person after our sessions and have so much more confidence in myself and my abilities to control my own anxiety. I’ve learned so much from Deb and I know now that if I ever feel like I need support in the future that I have the perfect person to reach out to. I have had many counsellors in the past but none who gave me tools and confidence to help myself when I’m feeling low. Thank you for getting me through lockdown and a really tough time. I’ll always be grateful to you x
Client A - 2019
While going through a difficult time related to fertility problems and pregnancy loss I thought that I would benefit from seeing a counsellor. I didn't really know where to look or how to start or how it would feel talking to a stranger about my problems and emotions. I felt really nervous about it. As soon as I met Deb she put me at complete ease, she is such a warm and empathic person while also being incredibly professional and knowledgable. She has taught me different techniques and strategies, which I now use on a daily basis, to manage stress, grief and other thoughts and feelings. Deb has helped me to be a much happier and calmer person. My relationship with my husband and other family members has improved and I also feel like I am a better Mummy to my son. Despite feeling so much better I continue to see Deb on a monthly basis as I feel this allows me to keep building on the skills I have learnt and also to develop new skills. I can't thank Deb enough for how much she has helped me.Client J - 2019
I first went to see Deb mid last year when I wasn’t in a very good place. I was suffering with depression and anxiety. I felt isolated and had lots of negative thoughts and worries that just seemed to get worse as time went on. It was hard to open up at first but it soon got easier - you just have to keep turning up. Deb has helped me get back up on my feet and feel a lot better about myself. Also, she has helped me regain my confidence, boost my self esteem and get through my past issues. We did this through talking things over and using CBT therapy which challenges your negative thoughts. You look at your thoughts and Deb helps to change perspective on them to flip them into a positive. An example of this would be, every time you have one negative thought - think of three positive ones next. This helps to break the pattern. Deb is very helpful, calm, understanding and empathetic. She is easy to speak to and I found it very easy to open up to Deb about personal things from my past. She is also very caring and you can feel that she really wants to help you progress. She puts a lot of energy into every session with preparation, making notes and always kept track to follow on from the last session. This helped to make sure we was always progressing. I would like to thank Deb very much for being there for me when I needed it most. Not only did I grow as a person and get a lot out of my sessions but I enjoyed them and looked forward to my time every week. Thank you Deb - you are amazing and a lovely person.
Client S - 2019
My son contacted Deb and he couldn't have chosen a better counselor. I was suffering terribly with health anxiety, depression, panic attacks and suicidal thoughts. This had been brought on by bereavement and low self esteem. Initially having weekly counselling sessions with Deb was a life saver. I wouldn't be where I am now emotionally without her help. She has helped me through a really tough period in my life and I would recommend her to anyone struggling with their mental health. I cannot thank her enough.Client B - 2019
For years, low level anxiety has been a major part of my life. I didn’t realise it at the time though and it was only when this feeling grew to one of almost constant worry and dread that I decided the time had come to speak to somebody. These dark feelings would make me feel detached from everything around me, often tired and irritable and on top of this I was taking blood pressure medication for hypertension. From my first meeting with Deb I felt comfortable, free to talk about anything and more importantly not alone. The sessions were informal but professional and be prepared to do some work as they are certainly interactive. Deb helped me to make sense of the thoughts and my negative self-image and gave me strategies to manage them. Because of these sessions and the practice I put in in between them, I feel I am now a far happier person. I am calmer where I was once quite agitated, more present where I was once distracted, and my blood pressure is lower meaning that I am off the medication.
I cannot recommend Debs work enough and I am so much more comfortable with myself than I have probably ever been.
Client T – 2018
After just the first couple of sessions with Deb I feel a lot better. I didn't know at first whether therapy was going to be for me and that it would take a long time. But after just the first few sessions I can now understand why I kept having the thoughts that ultimately led to my anxiety. Deb helped me unpick those and think about things differently. Once I gained this understanding I began to change. As a result I've gained so much more confidence and feel much better about me and life in general. I'm glad that I had counselling and worked with Deb.
Client R - 2017
Anxiety was something I've suffered from for a long time. I think you have to experience it to really know how it feels. I felt stuck and withdrawn constantly battling away with my confidence that was having a major impact on my life and making me feel lost and alone. It was a real low point. Deb got me back on the right road. She listened to me and helped me think about my thoughts. She got me back on track and I was really comfortable working with her. Deb provided me with strategies to manage my anxiety and get back in control. Deb taught me to get on with life and have fun again and I could not thank her enough.
