Counsellor profile
Debra Maxwell, BACP
Counsellor - Stress and anxiety
See online counselling options- Client-Centred Therapy
- Trauma and grief
- Workplace issues
About Debra
Counsellor Debra Maxwell is a BACP member with 18 years' experience working in the United Kingdom. She helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, coping with life changes, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping difficulties, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, bipolar and depression. She also offers support for ADHD and compassion fatigue.
Debra uses a person-centred approach, sometimes called Client-Centred Therapy. She listens without judgment and encourages people to talk through what matters to them. Sessions focus on understanding emotions and finding practical ways to respond to problems day to day.
Her work also covers attachment issues, post-traumatic stress and dissociation. She supports people affected by sexual assault and abuse, self-harm, guilt and shame, and isolation. She can talk with those facing cancer, caregiver stress, midlife questions and workplace pressures.
Conversations are paced to each person. Debra may introduce other theories, interventions and tools as needed to help with a particular issue. She aims to help people change perspective and find clearer ways to manage feelings and behaviour.
For those unsure how to begin, she suggests a short initial form and a first session to agree goals. International clients may be accepted; check current session options before booking. Fees vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
Client-centred approaches and online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy places the person at the centre of the work. The counsellor listens attentively and reflects what people say so they can come to their own understanding. This approach is useful for issues like anxiety, self-esteem, grief and relationship concerns. Debra may add other practical tools when they suit the person’s needs. These additional ideas are chosen together with the client to address things like sleep problems, anger or coping after trauma. Deciding which methods to use is a collaborative process based on the person’s goals and preferences. Many people choose online counselling because it can fit more easily into a busy week. Online sessions can reduce the need to travel and make it simpler to schedule a regular appointment. If you are considering online work, confirm the exact session formats offered before booking so you know what to expect.Areas of expertise
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
18+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, eating and sleeping problems, anger, self-esteem, bipolar and depression among others.
What approach does she use in sessions?
Debra uses Client-Centred Therapy, also called person-centred work. She listens and supports people to find their own understanding and next steps.
How much experience does she have?
She has 18 years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom.
Which professional body is she a member of?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
Can I book sessions in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are accepted; confirm specific arrangements when you make contact.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to try counselling?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.