Debra Maxwell, BACP

Debra Maxwell welcomes people who are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure about their next step. She aims to make the first contact straightforward and calm, and to help clients talk through hard emotions in a way that feels respectful and paced to their needs.

Debra uses a person-centred approach that focuses on the client's experience. She creates an open space where people can share thoughts and feelings without judgment. Sessions are aimed at understanding what matters to the client and helping them find clearer ways forward.

With 18 years of professional experience, Debra has supported people dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, and trauma-related concerns. She also works with issues such as grief, relationship and intimacy-related difficulties, addictions, sleep and eating problems, and workplace strain. Her practice includes attention to complex concerns like dissociation, attachment issues, and post-traumatic stress.

Debra says counselling can change perspective and help people build a more fulfilling life. She often draws on different tools and approaches alongside person-centred therapy to match what each person needs. The focus stays on helping the individual identify goals and practical steps.

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients. To begin, people choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability. Fees vary with location and use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How a person-centred approach works online

Debra practises person-centred therapy, which places the client’s experience at the heart of sessions. The therapist listens actively and reflects what is said, helping people explore feelings and develop their own solutions. This approach can be helpful for anxiety, depression, relationship and identity concerns.

She may also integrate other practical tools or brief interventions alongside person-centred work when they suit the client’s goals. Those additions are chosen collaboratively and used to support clearer thinking, coping skills or behavioural change as needed.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Debra will discuss options with the client and agree together what feels most useful given the person’s needs and preferences. The process is collaborative and focused on practical steps toward the client’s goals.

Session formats are not detailed in the biography, so please confirm the current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also offers flexibility that can help people maintain continuity of care while juggling work, family or other commitments.