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Debra Maxwell, BACP

Debra Maxwell offers calm, straightforward support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety or life changes.

About Debra

Debra Maxwell offers calm, straightforward support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety or life changes. She helps people talk through painful experiences and difficult thoughts so they can make clearer choices. Her approach aims to make conversations feel safe and non-judgemental from the first session.

If someone is worried about starting therapy, she focuses on small first steps that feel manageable. Debra has worked in counselling for 18 years and is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.

Background and approach

Over that time she has helped people with a wide range of concerns, including grief, relationship and intimacy difficulties, addictions, sleep and eating struggles, and mood conditions such as depression and bipolar. She also supports those coping with trauma, sexual assault and post-traumatic stress, and people dealing with caregiver stress or cancer-related issues.

Her main working method is Client-Centred Therapy, which means she follows each person's pace and needs rather than imposing a set plan. She may also draw on different tools and ideas when a particular problem needs a more focused approach. Sessions are conversational and focused on what matters to the person in front of her.

Debra offers sessions by video, phone, live chat and text-based messaging. She works with people who speak English and accepts international clients. Practical matters such as cost vary with location and use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

Starting is a short process: use the Start Therapy button, complete a brief matching questionnaire, and arrange sessions according to the therapist's schedule. Debra aims to help people feel understood and to support steady, practical change.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	79544	February 2027

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

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Ways of working Debra names

Client-Centred Therapy

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How Debra’s client-centred approach works online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening carefully and following the person's lead. The therapist creates a warm, accepting space where someone can discuss feelings and choices at their own pace; this approach can help with anxiety, grief, relationship concerns and low self-worth.

Debra may also borrow practical ideas and tools when a specific difficulty needs more structure, for example when addressing sleep problems, addictions or recovery after trauma. These additions are used alongside the person-centred work and are chosen to match the person's situation and goals.

Finding the right way of working is a collaborative process. Debra will talk with each person about what they want from therapy and try different ways of approaching problems until a good fit is found. Decisions about methods and focus are made together, based on needs and preferences.

Online sessions are offered by video, phone, live chat and text-based messaging to make therapy easier to fit into life. Video calls let people work face to face from wherever they are, phone sessions can be quicker to arrange, chat suits shorter check-ins, and messaging makes it easy to reflect between sessions. These options help people access therapy with more flexibility and fewer travel constraints.

Frequently asked

What kinds of problems does she help with?

Debra works with a wide range of concerns such as stress, anxiety, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, sleep and eating difficulties, depression and bipolar, and trauma-related problems.

How would you describe her style of therapy?

She uses a client-centred approach that follows each person's pace and priorities. Conversations are intended to feel non-judgemental and focused on the person's experience.

What is her professional background?

Debra has 18 years of professional counselling experience working across many presenting issues. She combines a person-centred stance with other tools when needed.

Where is she based and what credentials does she hold?

She practises in 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.

Which session formats are available?

Debra offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and the therapist's arrangements; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.