Debra Maxwell, BACP
Debra Maxwell is a counsellor with 18 years of experience who helps people facing depression, anxiety and major life changes.
About Debra
Debra Maxwell is a counsellor with 18 years of experience who helps people facing depression, anxiety and major life changes. She aims to make the first step into therapy feel manageable. Debra builds a calm, non-judgemental space where people can talk about what matters to them.
Her approach is rooted in Client-Centred Therapy, which means she listens closely and follows the pace set by the person in front of her.
Background and approach
She encourages people to name feelings, sort through difficult thoughts and find small, practical shifts that make day-to-day life easier. Sessions are conversational and grounded in what each person needs right now. Debra has worked with a wide range of concerns across stress, trauma, grief, addictions and workplace issues among others.
She also addresses relationship and intimacy-related problems, eating and sleeping difficulties, self-esteem and feelings of isolation. Her experience includes supporting people through life purpose questions, caregiver strain and long-term health challenges. People can expect straightforward discussion about goals and options for change.
Debra will suggest tools and coping ideas, and adapt what she offers as progress happens. She speaks English and practices from the United Kingdom, and she accepts people living outside the country for online work. Her registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) is listed as BACP.
If someone wants to begin, the process involves a short matching questionnaire and then scheduling a first appointment.
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
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
The process of finding the right approach is collaborative. Debra will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and tailor the way she works to suit them. She may suggest simple coping ideas, practical tools and different ways of checking progress as the relationship develops.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video calls are useful when visual connection helps the conversation. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit into a shorter break. Live chat or text-based messaging can work for quick check-ins or for people who prefer writing. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving or travel while keeping the focus on steady progress.
Frequently asked
What kinds of concerns does this counsellor help with?
Debra works with many issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related problems, eating and sleeping difficulties, and workplace stress.
What is the therapeutic style and what happens in sessions?
She practices Client-Centred Therapy, which focuses on listening and following the client’s pace. Sessions tend to be conversational and practical, with suggestions and tools introduced as needed.
How much experience does she have?
She has 18 years of professional work experience supporting people with a wide range of emotional and life challenges.
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
Her listed credential is BACP and she practises from the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Yes, she accepts international clients and can provide sessions to people living in other countries.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions can be delivered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions paid for and how much do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; therapy is provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working together?
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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