Counselling support in BSL

We are delighted that Debbie Harvey, who previously supported us as a BSL interpreter is now working as a trained counsellor. 

Please contact her direct for more support and guidance:

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Hello, my name is Debbie, and I am a qualified Person-Centered Counsellor, Registered with BACP .

I have worked within the Deaf Community in Cornwall for over 30 years, first as a Volunteer, then a Social Work Assistant for two years and later as a BSL/English Interpreter and a Chaplain.

I have recently qualified as a Person-Centered Counsellor, and I am beginning to take on Clients. I can work using spoken English or BSL, which I am fluent in.

Counselling is a safe place where clients can explore events, issues or feelings that are troubling them without judgement or criticism.  Life can be messy, painful and confusing at times, sometimes it's hard to name, you just feel something is not right.  There may be past or present worries, struggles or events, but together we will create a space where those issues can be explored, and laid down. I will not tell you what to do, but together we can untangle your story, heal old wounds and build a stronger, kinder relationship with yourself. During our sessions my aim will be to support you in your own personal journey of healing and self-awareness.

Therapy usually happens through talking or BSL, but I am aware that for some people expressing feelings and past events may be difficult and so we could work in visual ways, using art, crafts images etc., if this was helpful to you.

We will be working mostly online but could work face to face if you live locally in Cornwall, I have a Therapy room in Tuckingmill and another in the Lifehouse at Highertown near Truro.

As a therapist my aim would be to make it possible for any client to move in their own way and pace to the heart of the conflict to discover change, growth, acceptance of self and peace.

I have experience in the following fields: Anxiety, Depression, Grief and Loss, Relationships/identity/sexuality/gender, Cancer, Chronic Illness, Childhood Trauma, Addition and Sexual Abuse/Rape.

If you think we may be able to work together please contact me on debbieharvey127@me.com or 07776117105 text/What’s app (if you prefer zoom or FaceTime, please request that)

I offer a free 15/30 min free session where we can discuss you needs and find out if we can work together.

My web site is: https://debbieharveybslorenglish.com

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