Debra "Debs" Barritt, BACP
BACP therapist supporting grief and relationships
- Bereavement support
- Relationship work
- Trauma and addiction
About Debra "Debs" Barritt
Debra "Debs" Barritt is a BACP therapist whose professional life is rooted in a deep commitment to helping others recover, adapt, and find meaning after difficult experiences. She trained as a person-centred counsellor and developed her counselling skills through frontline bereavement work at St Michael's Hospice in Basingstoke, where the quiet moments by a bedside taught her the value of presence and simple human connection. She also completed a part-time certificate in youth work at Brunel University, an early step that shaped her interest in community-focused practice and supporting people at transitional stages in life.
Her background includes running a private practice in Basingstoke and currently owning a practice called 'adapt counselling haverhill' while also providing counselling for the platform. She now lives in Haverhill and remains a parent and grandparent, roles she describes as central to her perspective on life and relationships. Growing up in a broken home and spending time in a boarding school for 'maladjusted' children gave her firsthand understanding of the challenges clients can face, and that experience underpins a compassionate, survivor-led approach.
Debs has around 15 years of experience supporting people through bereavement, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma, addiction, and a wide range of life challenges. She emphasises hope and resilience, drawing on person-centred principles alongside other therapeutic methods. She holds BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, which is a recognised professional counselling body in the United Kingdom.
Her background includes running a private practice in Basingstoke and currently owning a practice called 'adapt counselling haverhill' while also providing counselling for the platform. She now lives in Haverhill and remains a parent and grandparent, roles she describes as central to her perspective on life and relationships. Growing up in a broken home and spending time in a boarding school for 'maladjusted' children gave her firsthand understanding of the challenges clients can face, and that experience underpins a compassionate, survivor-led approach.
Debs has around 15 years of experience supporting people through bereavement, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma, addiction, and a wide range of life challenges. She emphasises hope and resilience, drawing on person-centred principles alongside other therapeutic methods. She holds BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, which is a recognised professional counselling body in the United Kingdom.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHearing impairedHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Debra "Debs" Barritt have?
She has 15 years of experience.
Is Debra "Debs" Barritt a registered therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential BACP, which refers to the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
In which languages does Debra "Debs" Barritt provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Debra "Debs" Barritt located?
She is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Debra "Debs" Barritt as my therapist?
You can work with Debra "Debs" Barritt through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Debra "Debs" Barritt work with international clients?
No. Debra "Debs" Barritt does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Debra "Debs" Barritt cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Person-Centred, CBT, and Online Support Options
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on creating a supportive, non-judgemental space where the client leads the pace and content of therapy. It is helpful for people looking to explore self-esteem, life transitions, relationships, and grief by building on the client's own strengths and insights.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, offers practical tools to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and certain trauma-related symptoms where structured techniques can help change day-to-day coping.
Internal Family Systems works with the different parts of a person's inner world, helping clients understand and soothe conflicting internal voices or responses. This approach can support work with trauma, attachment issues, and complex emotional patterns.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Debs will work collaboratively with each person to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as the relationship and work develop.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit therapy around work, family, or mobility needs. These options help people access registered professionals and therapists from home or other convenient places, and can support consistent, ongoing work when in-person appointments are not feasible.
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