About Debra
Debra Cook is an accredited social worker (AASW) with more than 20 years of experience supporting adults who feel stuck or worn down by work and life pressures. She helps people facing work-related stress, workplace bullying, anxiety and low self‑esteem. Debra also offers career-focused coaching and practical guidance for those juggling multiple demands.
Debra uses a person-centred, strengths-based way of working. Sessions are calm and non-judgemental. She listens first, then helps uncover patterns that sap energy or confidence.
Background and approach
Together they clarify goals that match a person's values and life circumstances. Her style is collaborative and steady. She moves at the client's pace and focuses on rebuilding confidence.
Small practical steps and decision-making tools are offered so changes feel manageable and lasting. Debra combines several approaches to suit each person. That might include talking through personal stories to find new meaning, using mindfulness to reduce overwhelm, or hands-on strategies for solving specific problems at work.
She brings a broad skillset while keeping sessions straightforward and action-oriented. People who come to Debra often want clearer direction, fewer anxious days, and a plan they can follow. She supports adults to name what matters, make decisions, and feel more capable in their everyday life.
Approaches and online support for everyday anxiety
Debra often uses client-centred therapy to create a listening space where the client sets the agenda. This approach helps people feel heard and builds confidence to make decisions about work and life. Mindfulness therapy is used to teach simple attention and breathing practices that reduce stress and quiet racing thoughts, which can be helpful for anxiety and overwhelm.She also draws on narrative therapy to help people reframe the stories they tell about themselves and their careers. Revisiting those stories can reduce shame and open up new choices. Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together; Debra will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals and preferences rather than deciding on a single path in advance.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to fit different routines. Video is useful for a deeper conversation, phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and messaging supports quick check-ins or ongoing coaching-style contact. These options aim to make therapy flexible and accessible while keeping the focus on realistic steps for change.
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What this therapist works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
Also listed
- ADHD
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Coaching
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 20 years
- Licensed
- Languages
- English
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