Debra Oldfield

Counsellor and Mental Health Coach

My style of therapy is primarily based on the Rogerian principles of the Person-Centered approach. At the heart of this approach is the therapeutic relationship;  it emphasizes the client’s capacity for self awareness and self-healing. Combining this approach with a Solutions Focused application, helps to keep the sessions focused on formulating, motivating, achieving and sustaining desired goals. 

I believe that in three or four sessions a client should have a sense of having moved on in a desired direction or that some progress has been made. My aim is for clients to leave the therapeutic space feeling more understood, hopeful and empowered.

“The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change” – Carl Rogers

Areas of interest include:-

• Anxiety and depression
• Grief and loss
• Trauma
• Life transitions
• Relationships

Am I the right fit for you?

Finding the right mental health care person for you is extremely important. After three or four sessions you should have a sense about your therapist and if the relationship is working for you. With this in mind, I offer a 15 minute free “meet and greet” using GoogleMeet, OR, send me a brief email describing what you are wanting to work on. I will get back to you and let you know if that falls into my area of expertise.  

Prior to establishing my private practice, I worked for an organization in disadvantaged communities offering counselling services to students and staff. I had the privilege of working for the trauma room at a local South African police station for many years.