About Me
Accredited and Experienced Therapist
Welcome to DK Therapy & Wellness, where compassionate healing meets professional expertise. I am Debi King, a dedicated lifestyle coach and psychotherapist with over 11 years of experience in the field, both privately and with the NHS. I am extremely passionate about what I do and as a registered CBT therapist with BABCP and on the path to EMDR accreditation, my mission is to guide you on a holistic journey towards reclaiming your life and improving your overall wellbeing.
At DK Therapy & Wellness, I seamlessly blend various therapeutic approaches, including Compassion Focused Treatment (CFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Emotional Coping Skill techniques. Together, we will collaboratively identify the most effective path forward to help you achieve your personal goals and get you back on track!
My Areas of Expertise Covers a Wide Range of Conditions Including:
- OCD
- Health Anxiety
- Generalised Anxiety Disorder
- Menopause Anxiety
- Skin Picking
- Trichotillomania
- Panic Disorder
- Depression
- Low Self Esteem
- PostNatal Depression
- Complex Trauma
- PTSD
- Anger
- Emotional Regulation Difficulties
- Motivation for Exercise/Ftness and Healthy Eating
While trauma is my specialty and being able to find the route cause of the trauma so you can make sense of it and process it, the breadth of my expertise extends to other areas. These also include; Phobias, Emetophobia, Binge Eating, and tailored treatments for those navigating the challenges of Long Term Health conditions.
My Approach
I approach each patient as a unique individual, working collaboratively to create a personalised treatment plan. Utilising a blend of worksheets, modules, and between-session tasks, together, I'll ensure you receive the most relevant and efficient treatment promptly. Your lived experience makes you the expert, guiding our tailored approach to meet your specific needs.
At DK Therapy & Wellness, your well-being is at the heart of everything I do and I feel it's a real privilege to be part of your healing journey. Let's embark on this journey together, where warmth, professionalism and compassion converge to empower you to live a fulfilled, happy life and to find your own natural rhythm once again.
My Qualifications & Training
Official Qualifications
- BSc Psychology (Honours) 1:1
- PG Certificate IAPT Accredited Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner
- PG Dip in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for anxiety and depression (IAPT)
- Long Term Conditions Training – IAPT
- EMDR Training October 2021 – EMDR Association – currently working towards accreditation
Additional Training
Staying up to date with best practises for how depression and anxiety are treated.
- OCD Bespoke MH
- Health Anxiety Bespoke MH
- EFFA training
- Treating Parsimony in EMDR
- Complex PTSD Training – Dr Sharif El Leithy
- Deborah Lee Compassion Focused Shame
- Sands infant loss
- Band 7 Supervisor Training
