- Person-centred approach
- Workplace wellbeing
- Support for trauma
About Debra
Debra Maxwell welcomes people who are struggling with stress, work worries, relationship strain, or big life changes. She aims to make the first step easier by offering a calm space to talk. Sessions are aimed at helping people understand feelings and find clearer ways forward.
Debra uses a person-centred way of working that focuses on the person rather than labels. She listens without judgment and helps clients put words to confusing emotions. That can help people shift perspective and make different choices in day-to-day life.
Across 18 years in the field Debra has supported people facing anxiety, depression and trauma, as well as workplace issues and career uncertainty. She also works with struggles such as grief, addiction, low self-esteem, sleep and eating concerns, and ADHD-related challenges.
Her practice includes attention to attachment issues, compassion fatigue, dissociation, and the impact of serious illness or caregiving stress. She also addresses sexual assault and abuse, self-harm, isolation, and midlife questions about purpose and identity.
Debra is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She offers sessions in English and accepts international clients. To begin, readers should follow the Start Therapy flow to complete a short matching questionnaire and arrange sessions according to the therapist's scheduling options.
How client-centred work translates to online therapy
Client-Centred Therapy places your experience at the heart of the work. The counsellor listens deeply, reflects what they hear and helps you name feelings so you can make choices that fit your life. This approach can help with stress, workplace concerns, anxiety and relationship difficulties by giving you space to think clearly.Debra also draws on other ideas and practical tools when they suit a person's needs. That flexible stance means she aims to match methods to what you want to achieve, rather than applying a fixed set of techniques. Choosing the right approach is collaborative and she will work with you to find what fits your goals and preferences.
The practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions more easily into a busy week and reducing travel time so you can use a break at work or an evening slot. Some clients prefer brief check-ins or telephone conversations when they want less screen time, while others favour longer video conversations for a fuller dialogue. The original profile does not list specific session formats, so please confirm the current options before booking to ensure they fit your routine and needs.
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Experience
18+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns can I bring to sessions?
Clients often raise stress, anxiety and work-related worries, alongside issues such as grief, trauma, depression and relationship or intimacy difficulties.
How would you describe your therapeutic style?
Debra works in a person-centred way, focusing on the client's experience and perspective. She aims to listen without judgment and help people find their own solutions.
What is Debra's background in counselling?
She has 18 years of professional experience supporting people with a wide range of problems, including workplace issues, trauma and caregiving stress.
Where is the therapist based and what credential is held?
Debra works from the United Kingdom and is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.
Can I have sessions in a language other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and therapist scheduling; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Debra?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.