CBT & Counselling in Walton-on-Thames

Deborah is a fully qualified Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist with extensive experience working with both individuals and couples. Based at CBT and Counselling Walton-on-Thames, she offers a supportive and collaborative approach that blends evidence-based techniques, such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), with deeper explorations of life experiences and relationship patterns.

Whether you’re facing anxiety, depression, conflict, or significant life changes, Deborah will help you gain clarity, improve communication, and rebuild confidence. Her warm, practical style provides a safe space for you to explore your thoughts and emotions, develop resilience, and make lasting, positive changes in your life and relationships.

“Claire was amazing, I had tried counselling in the past and not got on with it at all. My experience with Claire was really positive and I highly recommend if you are thinking of getting support - thank you Claire”

“Jolanta was very helpful in suggesting lots of different methods of overcoming my anxiety. She was really excellent and took the time to understand what my problem was and suggesting a lot of help and information to me. I was getting married and was very worried about my Big Day. I was able to get through it with her help and support. Many thanks and best wishes to Jolanta. I have no hesitation in recommending her. She is kind, supportive, and offered a relaxed session, which made you feel very trusting of her excellent and professional services.”

“I started my sessions as a sceptic, but as we continued I began to find the sessions interesting and began to understand a bit more. Talking to Clare gave me a different perspective on things. Would I recommend her. Yes.”

“Shireen was warm and welcoming on this my first visit. She gave me the time and space to voice my concerns, and gave me suggested ways to resolve some issues. Her advice has been helpful, and I would certainly visit her again if needed.”

“Elcin was very helpful and listened carefully to what I had to say. She gave me very sound advice at the end of the session which turned out to be absolutely correct. i would strongly recommend her to other people who have psychiatric problems.”

“Elcin and I worked through a very challenging period of my life. She was both supportive yet challenging and she has had a tangible positive impact on how I feel and the perspective I now have on my own situation. I would recommend working with her if you really want to make a change.”

“The booking process was efficient with clear direction of where to go and with whom I would be best aligned. Deborah is welcoming, empathetic, and is immediately able to recognise and put a client's concerns into context. She makes it clear from the outset that her client will drive the conversation on the subject they wish to discuss, and she will listen, ask questions where appropriate, and advise to achieve collaborative solutions. I felt immediately 'untangled' and at ease. I continued the process over subsequent weeks which then dealt with contributing issues on the periphery of the reason for my initial visit. After each visit I left with a clear appreciation of Deborah's findings and thoughts from our discussion, which for me resulted in enhanced self awareness about how I might influence a situation, and be aware of how my actions or words may affect others in order to build strong relationships both with family and in the workplace moving forward. Deborah's instant understanding and subsequent input into the issues we discussed made me realise that it's very easy to be on a routined 'treadmill' in life which isn't always healthy. To take a step back, have these sessions with her and reflect on her advice having voiced my concerns has been invaluable. I would highly recommend her and the process of therapy to anyone, even if they didn't think they needed it! This would not be a wasted experience for anyone, and Deborah goes above and beyond to ensure that is the case.”

“I found Jessica very easy to talk to and explain my situation and how I felt stuck. Jessica doesn’t preach or offer advice as such but gently draws your attention to things you say that are significant in understanding how you may have arrived at a given situation/crisis. I would go home and think about her comments, some of which were very illuminating. This has helped me find peace and move forward. I would recommend her counselling unreservedly.”

“Ashleigh was great she was so nice it was like I had known her for years very caring and totally understood my anxiety I would highly recommended Ashleigh to anyone I would go back to her again with any others issues in the future”