Debra Kurs She/Her

Therapist Directory Listing Category: Psychotherapists and Counsellors

About the Therapist

About the therapist:

My extensive experience in the field of youth and community work and as a qualified, fully accredited NCPS practitioner has given me a profound understanding of the impact of negative childhood experiences, such as neglect, poverty, abuse, and family dysfunction, and how these may affect individuals later in life.

Sexual identity:

Queer

Gender identity: I use another term

Gender history: Prefer not to say

Non-monogamy: No

Intersex: No

Neurodivergent: Yes

Personal pronouns: She/her

Qualifications - Links to websites:

Qualifications and CPD
 B.A. Hons Arts Degree
 Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Youth and Community Work
 BSL (British Sign Language) Levels 1 and 2
 Therapeutic Crisis Intervention
 Mindfulness in Youth Education
 Ligature Awareness Training
 Fellowship with the School of Social Entrepreneurs (SSE)
 Beginner’s Level - Shiva Yoga Training
 Level 5 Diploma in Hypnotherapy and Pluralistic Counselling
 Level 5 Certificate Working with Sexual and Gender Diversity
 Certificate for Depression, the Brain, and Recovery.
 Certificate in Online and Telephone Counselling

I am a registered member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). Membership Number: NCS22-01033

I am also registered on the DBS Online Update Service
DBS Number: 001772023502

Qualifications - Additional:

Award	Awarding body	Year of award
Level 5 Psychotherapeutic Counselling Dip	Chrysalis + Kings Trust	2025
Level 4 Psychotherapeutic Counselling	Chrysalis+Kings Trust	2024
Level 5: Gender and Sexual Diversity	Chrysalis+Kings Trust	2024
Hypnotherapy	Chrysalis + Prince's Trust	2024

Experience and approach:

I work in a neurodiversity-affirming and LGBTQ+-affirmative way, supporting neurodivergent adults of all ages, including young adults and older people, to navigate life, relationships, and work within predominantly neurotypical environments. My pluralistic approach is collaborative and flexible, shaped around what helps you most. I offer a safe, confidential, and affirming space where therapy adapts to you.

I am passionate about providing inclusive therapy that welcomes people from all walks of life.

I have experience supporting clients with the following issues:

Adverse Childhood Experiences
ADHD
Anxiety and Depression
Relationship Issues
Self-Esteem and Confidence
Grief and Loss
Life Transitions
Stress Management

Respect for diversity and inclusion remains at the heart of my approach.

Approaches:

Attachment theory (Psychodynamic)
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Cognitive Therapy
Eclectic
Feminist therapy
Gestalt
Humanistic
Hypnotherapy
Integrative
Neurodivergent
Person-Centred
Relational
Transactional Analysis

Marginalised groups:

Ace | Asexual
BDSM | Kink
Bi- | Pansexual
Consensual non-monogamy
Cross-dresser
Gay
Intersex
Lesbian
Neurodivergent
Non-binary | Genderqueer
Queer
Questioning
Survivors of attempted conversion therapy
Trans

Relationship styles:

One to one

Access:

No adaptation

Age ranges:

Adults
Seniors (60+)
Young adults (16-24)

Online status:

Online
In Person

I have a sliding scale from £40 to £70 per session. This can be discussed at an initial consultation. Please note that if you reach out by email, I will respond within 24 hours. So do remember to check your spam/inbox folders for my response. If you leave a phone number, I can send a discreet message to signpost you to my email response.

Slater Street Studios, Liverpool, Merseyside L1 4BW, United Kingdom

Email: info@debrakurstherapy.co.uk

Website:

https://debrakurstherapy.co.uk