Counsellor profile
Debra Maxwell, BACP
United Kingdom
BACP counsellor - stress and anger support
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- CredentialsBACP
- RegistrationBACP, United Kingdom / 79544
- Experience18 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationUnited Kingdom
About
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Grief and trauma
- Workplace issues
About Debra
Debra Maxwell is a BACP-registered counsellor in the United Kingdom with 18 years of professional experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy concerns, sleeping and eating issues, ADHD, bipolar and depression, and anger-related difficulties.
Debra invites people who are fed up with snapping at loved ones, carrying workplace frustration, or living with simmering resentment to talk things through. She uses straightforward conversation to help people name feelings and notice patterns that keep them stuck. The focus is practical: understanding what happens in daily life and finding small ways to respond differently.
Her approach draws on Client-Centred Therapy. That means Debra aims to listen without judgement and follow the concerns the person brings. She may also introduce other ideas and tools when they suit the situation and the client’s goals.
Sessions concentrate on what the person wants to change. Debra helps clients explore their emotions, think about relationships, and try out new ways of coping. She frames those steps as things people can practise between appointments.
Clients can expect a calm, direct style that keeps attention on real problems and practical moves. Debra supports people as they work through grief, post-traumatic stress, addiction issues, workplace stress and a range of personal concerns. She accepts clients from outside the UK and offers services in English.
How sessions work
How her client-centred approach translates to online work
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and following the person's concerns. It aims to help people clarify feelings and make sense of what they are experiencing. This approach can help with anger, relationship strain, grief and anxiety by creating space to speak without judgement.Debra also says she may bring in other theories and tools when they fit the person's needs. Deciding which methods to use is collaborative - the therapist and client will discuss goals, try things out, and adjust the approach as they go. Finding the right fit is part of the work rather than being fixed from the start.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a working day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when useful. They can also help people access a therapist outside their local area. Registered or accredited professionals can explain which format will best suit the person's schedule, tech access and preferences during the initial matching process.
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy concerns, eating and sleeping issues, addictions, anger, depression, ADHD and related problems.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her work is based on Client-Centred Therapy, which emphasises listening and following the client's concerns. She may add other tools or interventions when those are useful to the person.
How much experience does she have?
She has 18 years of professional experience working with adults on a wide range of emotional and practical issues.
What professional credential does she hold and where is she located?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are offered and can international clients connect?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts clients from outside the United Kingdom.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How are fees 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 work with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.