Payplan’s Debt Counsellor Of The Year

Payplan’s specialist money adviser Diane Watson, has been voted ‘Debt Counsellor of the Year’ at the tenth annual Credit Today awards in London. Diane was amongst four other experts from leading debt advice providers all shortlisted to win this prestigious title. However, the judges at Credit Todayrecognised her twelve years experience and expertise in providing free financial advice to those who need it the most – and the title was won. Debt Counselling Expert Judges assessed nominees from 70 companies using a very specific set of criteria. To become ‘Debt Counsellor of the Year’, Diane had to demonstrate and provide evidence of her technical and legal knowledge of the debt advice sector, her strong counselling and communication skills, and her commitment to raising awareness of debt issues within the retail, corporate and voluntary sectors. On receiving the award, Diane said:
“I was delighted and overwhelmed! The evening has been an experience to remember, and I’m so pleased to win this award for myself and for Payplan.”
John Fairhurst, Payplan’s Managing Director, said:
“Diane is an ambassador for Payplan and I’m delighted that her expertise in client care and providing debt advice has been recognised by Credit Today. This award is richly deserved and everyone in Payplan is very proud of Diane’s achievement.”

Notes to Editors

About Diane Watson Diane Watson is a trained money adviser with twelve years experience. She manages Payplan’s Special Advice Team, which is responsible for requesting medical write-offs for terminally ill clients, offering advice and guidance to clients who have no surplus income, looking after clients waiting to go into a debt management plan or an IVA, and offering specific debt advice including bankruptcy and repossession. The tenth Credit Today awards were held at The Grosvenor Hotel, London on Thursday, 14 May. Over 70 companies were shortlisted in 22 categories and over 1,100 guests took part in the celebrations. About Payplan Payplan provides free, ethical and immediate debt advice to over 100,000 people every year, working closely with organisations in the field of money advice and consumer and employee welfare. Payplan have excellent relationships with both creditors and consumer groups, such as National Debtline, the Citizens Advice Bureau and high street lenders. Freephone: 0800 316 1833, six days a week to speak to an experienced debt adviser. Lines are open 8am – 8pm Monday to Friday and 9am – 3pm on Saturdays. Visit www.payplan.com Payplan Press Office: Contact Rachel Heath 01476 539251, or email rachel.heath@payplan.com