Debbie Elspie profile details
About Debbie
Overcome challenges and reach your potential
At Amethyst Counselling, Psychotherapy and Coaching, I believe in the power of counselling, psychotherapy, and coaching to help individuals overcome their challenges and reach their full potential.
I provide services for children, young people, and adults, helping them navigate through life’s obstacles and achieve their goals.
You may find that you no longer enjoy the things you used to do, that the joy of every day escapes you.
Are you going through the motions?
Getting up and facing the day is achieved by ‘going through the motions’ but brings little back into your life to enrich you.
To the outside world you may appear happy, confident, and able to take on challenges but inside you are struggling to make things work and join things together.
Would you like to find a way forward?
Would you like to make changes but can’t seem to find the way forward?
Do you feel ‘stuck’ in your life or relationships?
Counselling will help you to find out what is at the root of your issues and offer a way to overcome those barriers to joy.
Making time for our own goals and hobbies is so important
I love to sew and this is something I have picked up again after a long absence.
I do want to add that I will never make the grade for The Great British Sewing Bee but that doesn’t mean I cannot enjoy doing things that bring me pleasure.
I love to be creative and will often bring this into the therapy room if my clients want to experience how creativity can break through man-made barriers which impact our ability to process what is happening around us.
Having a background in the NHS and the business environment gives me an excellent insight into people and the unspoken word.
Debbie can help with issues such as
- Abuse
- Addictions
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Bereavement
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Depression
- Life Transitions
- Low Self Esteem
- Mood Disorders
- PTSD
- Self Harm
- Stress
- Trauma
- Work Related Stress
If you are unsure if Debbie deals with your issue, please email in confidence →
Ways we can work together
Testimonials
I was beaten regularly as a child and spent so many years hating myself and everyone else.
Since meeting Debbie, I was able to talk through my feelings.
I had never spoken of these things before.
The talking helped me to realise I was not to blame and I was able to get those negative thoughts under control.
Debbie only ever showed me acceptance and helped me to find myself.
The rubbish was taken away and now I feel different
Frequently asked questions
Why counselling with Amethyst?
Therapy provides fresh perspectives, coping strategies, and deeper self-awareness, helping you move forward with confidence. It allows you to process past experiences, develop healthier thought patterns, and build emotional resilience. By gaining clarity and insight, counselling empowers you to create lasting change and improve your overall well-being.
If your question is not listed here, please email Debbie.
Further information
My Story
I started my career in the NHS, working my way up to a senior clinical position before transitioning into academia, where I supported students on their health and social work placements.
It was during this time that I discovered my passion for therapy and decided to train as a counsellor - beginning an incredible journey that has shaped my work ever since.
With years of experience, including volunteering with Cruse Bereavement Charity, I have supported many clients through grief and loss.
My practice is trauma-informed, person-centred, and integrative, working with children, young people, and adults to navigate challenges such as trauma, PTSD, and relationship difficulties. I also embrace a neurodiversity-affirming approach, ensuring therapy is inclusive and tailored to each individual's needs.
Self-care is something I deeply value and encourage in my clients - we cannot give from an empty pot.
I love spending time with family and friends but also appreciate ‘me’ time to recharge. Recently, I’ve taken up yet more creative hobbies and enjoy incorporating creativity into therapy when clients find it helpful.
I believe in bringing warmth, authenticity, and even humour into the therapy space when appropriate. The work can be deep and challenging, but connection, understanding, and sometimes a little laughter can make all the difference
Whether in therapy or supervision, my goal is to create a safe and supportive space for growth and healing.