Debra Maxwell
Calm, person-focused counselling for major life stressors
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About Debra
Debra Maxwell offers calm, straightforward support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief or major life changes. She speaks plainly and listens closely so someone can say what is on their mind without feeling judged. Her approach suits people who want to be heard and guided rather than told what to do.
With 18 years of professional experience, Debra uses Client-Centred Therapy as her main way of working. That means she follows the person in the room, reflecting what they say and helping them find their own answers.
Background and approach
She may also draw on other ideas and tools when a client needs something different for a specific issue. Sessions focus on understanding emotions and making small practical changes. Conversations cover things like grief, trauma, relationships, work stress, sleep and eating concerns, mood conditions, ADHD and compassion fatigue.
Debra also supports people dealing with attachment problems, caregiver stress, cancer-related issues, and recovery after sexual assault and abuse. Her manner is steady and non-judgemental, aimed at helping someone shift perspective and build coping skills. She helps people notice patterns, try new responses and set realistic goals for change.
The work is collaborative and paced to what the person can manage. Debra practises in the United Kingdom and holds BACP. Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
To begin, a short matching questionnaire is completed and a session is scheduled according to the therapist's availability.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 18
- Registered with
- BACP
- Registration number
- 79544
- Languages
- English
- Approaches include
- Client-Centered Therapy
- How sessions happen
- Online, by video, phone or messages
Details are as listed on Debra's public professional profile. You can check any number with the professional body.
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
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How Debra works online
The therapist may also combine Client-Centred ideas with other approaches when a situation calls for a different tool. Finding the right method is part of the work itself, and the therapist will discuss options and decide what to try together. That way the plan matches the client's needs, goals and preferences each step of the way.
Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy week and avoiding travel time, which can make it easier to keep continuity. Online work can also allow a quicker check-in when someone needs a shorter session or prefers not to be on camera. The original biography does not list which session formats are offered, so confirm the current options before booking to ensure they fit with daily routines and technical needs.
Questions and answers
What kinds of problems can be discussed in sessions?
Clients bring many issues such as stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, relationships, eating and sleeping difficulties, mood concerns and addiction-related matters.
How would the therapist describe her way of working?
The work is primarily Client-Centred Therapy, which means listening without judgement and helping people find their own solutions. Other tools may be used when a client needs a different approach.
What is Debra's professional background?
She has 18 years of professional experience working with a wide range of concerns and bringing a steady, supportive style to sessions.
Where is the therapist based and what credential does she hold?
She practises in the United Kingdom and holds BACP as the listed credential.
Which languages are used in sessions and can people outside the UK take part?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current options with the service before booking.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with this counsellor?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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