Debra Maxwell , BACP

Debra Maxwell welcomes people who are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to move forward. She makes space for honest conversation and helps people name what is most worrying them. The first paragraph of any contact is kept straightforward to ease the step of reaching out. Debra practises person-centred counselling, which means she listens closely and follows the client’s pace. She aims to create a non-judgemental setting where thoughts and feelings can be talked through. That approach is often useful for stress, anxiety, grief and relationship concerns. With 18 years of professional experience in the United Kingdom, Debra has worked with a wide range of difficulties. Her background includes supporting people with trauma and abuse, eating and sleeping struggles, addiction, bipolar and depression. She also focuses on women's issues, attachment concerns and workplace strain. Sessions explore emotions, patterns and practical next steps. Debra uses straightforward questions, reflective listening and occasional exercises chosen to fit each person’s needs. She may draw on other helpful ideas when they suit the issue being addressed. People looking for help with coping after loss, managing anger, reducing social anxiety or rebuilding self-esteem often find this style useful. Debra also supports those facing caregiving stress, cancer-related worries and midlife changes. To begin, she encourages a simple first step of reaching out and describing what matters most right now. That helps shape the initial sessions and decide a way forward that feels manageable and realistic.

Person‑centred counselling and online care

Debra uses a person-centred approach that focuses on listening and responding to what each person brings. This means the conversation is led by the client’s concerns, and the counsellor reflects and mirrors feelings to help people better understand themselves. It is often helpful for issues like anxiety, grief, self‑esteem and relationship worries.

She may also draw on additional ideas when they suit someone’s needs, selecting simple tools or exercises to try between sessions. Finding the right approach is collaborative - the counsellor and client work together to decide what feels useful and to set practical goals based on the client’s needs and preferences.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to give flexible access. Video calls suit more in-depth conversations, phone sessions can fit a shorter check-in or lower bandwidth, and chat or messaging can help people who prefer writing or need brief, frequent contact. These options make it easier to schedule therapy around work, family and daily life, while keeping the focus on progress and what the client hopes to achieve.