Debbie is a Clinical Animal Behaviourist (one of only four equine specialists registered with the UK regulatory body) and is certified by the International Association of Animal Behaviour Consultants as a Horse Behaviourist. She works with referring vets on complex behaviour problems in horses in all equestrian disciplines, and she provides expert witness services to UK courts.
Debbie writes and presents webinars, seminars and workshops on all aspects of behaviour and consulting. she holds a first class BSc (Hons) in Psychology and an MSc with distinction in Applied Animal Behaviour and Welfare and is a full member of the Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors, graduate member of the British Psychological Society, member of the British Veterinary Behaviour Association, Association for the Study of Animal Behaviour, UK Centre for Animal law (A-Law) and UK Register of Expert Witnesses.
Aside from behaviour consulting Debbie’s main interest is in horse-human relationships; she is soon to complete a four year Psychotherapy Diploma and she has adapted the Transactional Analysis model of communication for use with behaviour clients. In the future she aims to offer clinical supervision to behaviour consultants, and equine relational and outdoor therapy to psychotherapy clients.
Debbie travels internationally to consult with clients and to research horse training and equestrian pursuits situated in other cultures, and she takes part annually in the challenging 6 day Wadi Rum desert trail ride in southern Jordan.