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About Me

Hello and Welcome!

I'm Debbie (she/her),

I am a French expat living in Scotland. I grew up in Angers, a beautiful city located in the North West of France. I moved to Aberdeen when I was 18 for my studies and fell in love with Scotland, the warmth of its people and the beauty of its nature. I now live in Dundee. I have a dog and a cat whom I adore. I love writing, dancing and being outdoors (hiking, camping, climbing... anything outdoors!). 

 

I am a qualified person-centred counsellor and a registered member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP). I offer counselling sessions online to individuals, couples and young people living in the UK and internationally. I will be offering in-person sessions from January 2026 onwards from my Dundee City Centre office.

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I am very passionate about helping people find a way to cope better with challenging aspects of their lives. I have worked with a wide range of individuals with diverse backgrounds and life stories. I find joy in accompanying my clients in their journey towards growth and healing.

​Qualifications:

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  • Couples Counselling Certificate (Relationships Scotland)

  • MSc Person-Centred Counselling (University of Aberdeen)

  • PGDip Person-Centred Counselling (University of Aberdeen)

  • MA Psychology with Counselling Skills (University of Aberdeen)​​​

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Extra Training:​

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Trauma & Healing:

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  • Restoring Trust: New Insights into Trauma & Healing After Infidelity

  • When Grief Meets Trauma: Advanced Techniques Using Heart, Mind & Body

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Sexuality & Relationships:

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  • Sex in the Brain: a Neuropsychosexual Approach to Love and Intimacy

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Crisis & Mental Health:

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  • Suicide - let's talk. Working with suicidality

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Neurodiversity:

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  • Neuro-Affirming Practice: Experiential Training for Working with High-Masking Autism, Burnout, PDA and More

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Eating Disorders:

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  • Family-Based Therapy (FBT) skills for adolescents suffering from anorexia nervosa 

  • Exploring eating disorders

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​​Work Experience with Adults:​

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  • Private Practice

  • Relationships Scotland

  • Cairns Counselling

  • The Bounds

  • Royal Cornhill Hospital, Acute Adult Mental Health Ward

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Work Experience with Young People:

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  • ​Private Practice

  • Harris Academy and cluster primary schools

  • Mable Therapy

  • Children and Adolescents Mental Health Service (CAMHS), Eating Disorders Team

  • Childline

  • Linn Moor Residential School

Join my Weekly Letter

"Dear survivor..."

therapy@deborahgillard.com

+44 (0) 1382 797220

Mondays to Thursdays

8am to 7pm

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If you have any queries or would like to book a consultation call / initial session, you can complete this form:

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© 2023 by Deborah Gillard.

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