About me
Welcome, I’m Deborah. I have been a Psychotherapist and Clinical Supervisor for two decades with extensive experience helping adults and young people to manage their emotional difficulties. I will offer you a warm, non-judgmental space, co-creating our approach to find the therapy style that suits you best.
My passion for psychotherapy began during my recovery from domestic abuse 20 years ago. I have also experienced life-changing health conditions which have helped me to understand the challenges and anxiety of recovery/healing alongside juggling being a mum, working and keeping the home running. I now really enjoy the opportunity to support others in their journey towards a more peaceful and fulfilled life.
I have worked with NHS Mind, Cranstoun Drug Rehabilitation Programme, Merton Youth Awareness Programme and school settings, amongst others.
In my Private Practice I offer sessions to individuals, counselling trainees, couples and groups.
Issues I work with include:
Anxiety, depression, addictions, family conflicts, neuro-diversity, trauma, abuse, anger issues, bereavement and loss, workplace difficulties, perimenopause & menopause, life-changing illnesses, parenting difficulties, loneliness and isolation, burnout, relationship issues, confidence issues, stress management, PMDD, PTSD, self-worth and trust issues, cultural issues.
How I Work
I work face to face, online and by phone. We will arrange an initial consultation where we will discuss your needs and assessing whether we will be suited to working together. If so, we will agree times, cost, frequency, number of sessions and whether you prefer online or in person. This first meeting consists of information gathering and agreeing the contract. This is the beginning of establishing our therapeutic relationship, setting clear boundaries so that we work towards agreed goals and strategies to help you meet these goals.
Counselling/Psychotherapy can be open-ended, finishing when it feels right for you, or we may agree a time limit. This will be regularly reviewed. As Counsellor and Client, we enter into an informal contract with one another. I endeavour to help you to the best of my abilities but cannot of course guarantee "results". I ask you to take responsibility for the changes, often significant, in your life and relationships and to apply yourself to meeting your goals. Throughout my training I was in personal therapy and understand what it feels like to be in the ‘client’s chair’ and the courage it takes to engage in therapy. At times therapy can feel painful and difficult, which often indicates that it’s working. At other times you may feel stuck, when persistence is needed. It’s important that you raise, and we explore such difficulties, as well as the issues that brought you to counselling.
Fees
These are agreed at our first meeting, though subject to an increase annually. I have a limited number of spaces for reduced fees for those on benefits and trainee counsellors.
Counselling £80 per session (50 minutes).
Supervision £90 per hour
Couples Counselling £140 per hour
Family Therapy £150 per hour
Confidentiality
Everything that passes between us is confidential with some exceptions. It is standard practice to consult my supervisor/ other professionals to discuss how your counselling is progressing, gain other perspectives and ensure I'm giving you the best service. They will only know your initials and those details sufficient for our discussion. If I believe you are in danger of significantly harming yourself or another, I would discuss this with you but reserve the right and have the duty to inform your GP or another authority. For this reason, I require details of your GP and for you to sign an information release form when counselling starts. If you have been referred by your GP or a related professional it is standard practice for me to simply advise them that counselling has commenced. If you are a trainee counsellor then other exceptions might apply. I offer a non-discriminatory service so clients feel free to explore their issues regardless of their race, colour, disability, gender, sexual orientation or any other difference.
Cancellations
I have a 48-hour cancellation policy. Any sessions cancelled or non-attendance will still incur the usual fee.
Testimonials
"I've been with Deborah for about two years and had a range of broad issues that I'd come to her about. Through this time the nurturing, safe space that she created really supported me to dig deep and process some very complex thoughts and feelings. On top of that she gave me some great grounding techniques that help with my anxiety and stress.
Through the work, I felt comfortable opening up about things that have been so difficult to talk about in the past and I think that Deborah’s naturally soothing energy has helped me to do that. The growth I've seen in myself I didn't think was possible. I'm really grateful for all of the support and this space."
“Deborah was amazing in the way she helped me to see issues from different perspectives and to think outside the box, so that I could solve my problems.”
"I had been working with Deborah for 12 sessions and thought that I had dealt with all of my issues. Through further work I became aware of deep-seated issues from childhood which were linked with my alcohol misuse. I realised I had been using alcohol as a crutch and a mask to disguise the pain. Over time and with Deborah's support I was able to reduce my intake and work through the pain until I was finally able to discard the mask and become more self-aware. By the end of 24 sessions, I was finally able to support myself emotionally and psychologically without the need for alcohol."
"Deborah helped me through using shells, stones and marbles to see myself and get a better understanding of my feelings which I was finding difficult to put into words. Also, I found her clay easy to use without talking. I could break it up, add to it and change its positions when talking about my family. Sometimes it's hard to keep opening up on my sessions and it felt easier to use materials. I loved the session work with my therapist, I found it easy and natural to talk to Deborah. I always worried what we would talk about but once in my session it always felt like 5 minutes, and I have always benefited from our sessions and will not hesitate to return in the future if I need to."
"Deborah, just to say a very big thank you for putting up with me for quite some time.
You have opened my eyes and helped me to understand and work on things I didn't even know I had to.
You have been so patient and kind and warm hearted."
From couples
"We just wanted to say a big thank you for helping us with our marriage.
You have helped us to renew and strengthen our love for each other. We have developed better ways of communicating.
Although afraid to now embark on our journey without you, we feel that we have the tools to continue to grow."
Location & Access
I am situated in the London Borough of Wandsworth, near Tooting Bec Common, close to Tooting Bec and Tooting Broadway Tube stations (Northern Line) and Balham Tube/Rail station. Buses 319, 155, 219, 355, 249.
Get in Touch
If you’re looking for a counselling space that is warm, non-judgemental and supportive, I’d love to hear from you.
Deborah Fagan
www.tootingcounselling.co.uk
07950 499165
deborah1@live.co.uk
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