About me
I am credentialed in the UK with 8 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, relationship issues, & trauma and abuse. I work with couples to repair trust, improve communication, and strengthen their emotional intimacy with each other. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!
Couples counselling—also known as relationship or marriage counselling—is a form of therapy designed to help partners navigate challenges and strengthen their relationship. Here's a clear breakdown of what it involves:
? What Is Couples Counselling?
It's a talking therapy that provides a safe, neutral space for partners to explore issues in their relationship.
The goal is not to assign blame but to improve communication, resolve conflicts, and rebuild emotional connection.
? What Issues Can It Help With?
Couples counselling can address a wide range of concerns:
Communication breakdowns
Trust issues, jealousy, or infidelity
Emotional distance or lack of intimacy
Parenting conflicts or blended family dynamics
Financial stress or work-related pressures
Life transitions (e.g., moving, retirement, illness)
Preparing for marriage or navigating separation3
❤️ Who Is It For?
All couples—regardless of age, gender, or relationship stage.
You don’t need to be in crisis to benefit. Many couples use it as a proactive way to maintain a healthy relationship.
?️ How Does It Work?
Sessions are typically guided by a trained therapist who helps identify negative patterns and offers tools to change them.
You’ll learn to listen actively, express needs constructively, and understand each other’s perspectives.
Therapy may be short-term and focused on specific issues, or longer-term for deeper emotional work.
Specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationships
- Trauma, Abuse
- Grief
Family conflicts , Intimacy-related issues , Eating disorders , Parenting issues , Anger management , Self esteem , Career difficulties , Bipolar disorder , Depression , Coping with life changes , Compassion fatigue , Read more...
Clinical approaches:
Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
Years of Experience: 8
Services offered
Messaging
Phone
Video
Licensing
BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP #375321
Reviews
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Debra Hayman. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Regain might be different.
Debi is great. Listens and provides valuable insights. Debi also gives homework, so the therapy continues in between actual sessions.
Working with Debra and having her as therapist has been very helpful and beneficial to our relationship as a couple. She has helped us to have uncomfortable conversations and gave us the tools to improve communication and successfully tackle obstacles in our relationship. We are very grateful for all Debra’s help and knowledge.
Debra’s help for us as a couple has been invaluable, and we are thankful we took the step
Debra Was wonderful. She was insightful and put a lot of thought into our sessions. She helped me and my wife communicate much more clearly and now we are in a better place. I highly recommend her.