Deborah A. Lee

Dr. Deborah A. Lee is a Senior Lecturer and Programme Director for the BSc Counselling at the University of East London's School of Childhood and Social Care, Department of Professional Psychology. A UKCP-registered psychotherapist and Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA), she previously led counselling programmes at the University of Salford, Nottingham Trent University, and University of Derby. She maintains a private practice via the Free Psychotherapy Network.

Her research explores person-centred therapy, socio-political dimensions of counselling, and innovative pedagogical methods. Key interests include:

• Training frameworks for survivors of sexual violence entering therapy professions
• Arts-based case studies using poetry, fiction, and collage
• #MeToo implications for therapeutic practice
• Autoethnography and ethical client-researcher collaboration

Publications analyze counselling education methodologies, trauma discourse, and case study innovation, reflecting consistent focus on integrating critical theory with clinical training. Her co-authored textbook Step into Study Counselling and Psychotherapy (2022) establishes industry standards for training design.

Awards & Recognition:

• Senior Fellow, Higher Education Academy (SFHEA)