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Specialises in

• Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)

• Counselling

• Psychotherapy

About me

I am a UKCP registered psychotherapist and counsellor. I qualified with a Masters Degree in Transpersonal Counselling and Psychotherapy, a Master Practitioner in Eating Disorders and Obesity and a Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy. I studied CBT with the Oxford Cognitive Therapy Centre. I have attended and completed Continuous Professional Development (CPD) throughout my professional career. I am currently undertaking a PhD on autism in psychotherapy.

I began working with clients in 1999 and established my private practice in 2001. I worked for the NHS Berkshire Eating Disorders Service (2005-2018) initially as a sessional clinician and later as a principal and senior clinician within the team.

Since 2001, I have worked with adults (18+ years) and young people (16-25 years) individually and in groups both in the NHS and in my private clinics. I have been a Network Practitioner for the National Centre for Eating Disorders since 2001. I have facilitated clinical training groups, workshops and GP training.

If you would like to know more please visit my website for further information about sessions.

Areas of interest

Depression (eg concerns with mood, emotional problems, hopelessness, bereavement 6+ months); Anxiety/Stress (eg generalised anxiety, stress, adjustment, irritability, phobia, panic); Bereavement/Loss (eg death of a significant other within the last 6 months); Self-esteem (eg loss of confidence in any area); Interpersonal/relationship problems (eg specific issues with a partner/relative/colleague eg separation, loss, dissatisfaction and non-specific interpersonal issues eg shyness, inability to form relationships); Work/Academic issues eg motivation, concentration, performance, interpersonal work or study related issues; Eating disorders including anorexia, bulimia and binge eating disorder and associated emotional and thought presentations; Weight maintenance issues and distress associated with dieting and weight issues; Self-development including loss of life purpose and meaning, lack of self-care; Autistic Spectrum Conditions in psychotherapy.

Specialist interests and expertise in the following physical conditions

• Eating disorders

Medical secretaries

• Debbie Livingston
• 15 Springdale Finchampstead Wokingham RG40 4RZ
• 07740 587822
• debbie@therapyforlife.org.uk