Deborah has provided psychological services to people of the Toowoomba District since 1992. She holds a Masters of Science (Behavioural Studies in Health), a Bachelor of Applied Science (Applied Psychology) Honours and a Bachelor of Applied Science. She has been operating a boutique private practice since 1994 in Isabel Street (nr Grand Central). She focuses on assisting people with mental health issues and life adjustment issues in developing their strengths and resources to not only survive but to thrive in their lives. She offers services to adults, children, families and couples. She also provides services to veterans and their families. Some of the therapeutic research that informs her approach includes: cognitive behavioural therapy, Acceptance and Commitment therapy, Irving Yalom's model of therapy, EMDR, clinical hypnosis, cognitive processing therapy, client-centred therapy, Mindfulness.