Debra Maxwell, BACP
Debra Maxwell is a counsellor who helps people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief or life changes.
About Debra
Debra Maxwell is a counsellor who helps people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief or life changes. She offers calm, non-judgemental support for a wide range of concerns including depression, addiction, ADHD and relationship or intimacy-related issues. She works to make the first steps easier for someone who is worried about reaching out.
With 18 years of experience, Debra uses a client-centred approach that focuses on the person's own experience and choices.
Background and approach
Sessions are a place to talk, reflect and try out new ways of thinking about old problems. She may also draw on other tools and ideas to suit a person’s situation. Debra has helped people with trauma and abuse, post-traumatic stress, dissociation and sexual assault and abuse.
She also supports those facing caregiving strain, cancer-related stress, workplace pressures and midlife transitions. Practical topics such as sleep, eating, anger and career worries are part of her work too. People who struggle with shame, guilt, isolation or low self-esteem can find a steady, listening presence with Debra.
She also addresses attachment concerns, compassion fatigue and social anxiety in therapy conversations. Based in the United Kingdom, Debra is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and offers sessions in English. She aims to support people to understand emotions and make changes that matter to them.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 79544 | February 2027 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Debra works with
Everything Debra lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Attachment issues
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Dissociation
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Debra lists
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Online support
Debra may also bring in practical tools alongside a client-centred stance when needed. Those tools are chosen together so the work matches your situation, whether you are dealing with trauma, caregiving stress or workplace problems. Figuring out which approach fits best is a shared process between you and the counsellor, and adjustments can be made as therapy continues.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to make therapy easier to fit around life. Video is helpful for face-to-face conversation, phone works when bandwidth is limited, and messaging suits brief check-ins or people who prefer writing. These options increase flexibility and make regular contact more manageable for people with busy schedules or who live far from practitioners.
Frequently asked
What kinds of difficulties does Debra help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood concerns, trauma and grief. Other areas include addiction, ADHD, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and workplace or career worries.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is client-centred, centred on listening and reflecting what you bring. She focuses on your experience and helps you make choices that suit your life.
How much experience does she have?
Debra has 18 years of professional experience working with a broad range of concerns, from trauma and post-traumatic stress to everyday issues like sleep and anger.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international options are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Sessions can be held by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and preferences.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What should I do to begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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