About Debbie
Debbie Swibel is an ACA counsellor with 11 years of experience supporting people through hard times. She offers a calm, respectful space to talk and to work out what might help next. Her style combines listening with practical steps so people can take clearer action in their everyday lives.
Debbie describes her work as evidence based and trauma informed, and she adapts her approach to each person. She helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief or big life changes.
How Debbie works
She also supports people dealing with workplace issues, low self-esteem, panic, or the lingering effects of trauma and abuse. Her background includes over a decade supporting people through burnout, depression, post-traumatic stress, and related concerns. She draws on a mixture of practical strategies and careful listening to help people build routines, manage difficult feelings, and reduce distressing symptoms.
Sessions move at a pace that feels manageable for the person in front of her. Debbie also offers help around more specific problems such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, loneliness, midlife crisis, and issues that affect women or veterans. She aims to build a straightforward plan that reflects each person’s strengths and goals.
To begin, people are encouraged to select the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire. From there they can schedule a time that fits with the therapist's availability.
What Debbie works with
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Training and background
| Register | ACA |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 11 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Australia |
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Online support options
How evidence-based methods can work online
Debbie uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and a trauma informed stance to guide sessions. One common approach focuses on practical skills to manage anxiety and panic, such as grounding techniques, breathing exercises and step-by-step coping plans to reduce intense symptoms. Another approach emphasises understanding and working with attachment and abandonment concerns, helping people notice patterns, practise new ways of relating to themselves, and try small changes that feel achievable.Finding the right way of working is part of the process. Debbie will collaborate with each person to identify which techniques suit their needs and goals. She checks in about what is helpful and adjusts methods as therapy progresses so the approach fits the person rather than the other way around.
Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins on busy days. It can also make attending regular appointments simpler during work hours or when juggling family routines. Ask about session length and scheduling when you complete the matching questionnaire so arrangements match your everyday commitments.
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A practical next step
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