Debbie Swibel, ACA
- Trauma informed care
- Strengths based strategies
- Flexible online sessions
About Debbie Swibel
Her practice focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes, and she also works with concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues, emptiness, loneliness, midlife crisis, veteran and armed forces issues, panic disorder, post-traumatic stress, self-harm, women's issues, and workplace difficulties. She offers practical strategies alongside empathetic listening, working at a pace that suits the client while building on existing strengths.
Debbie holds an ACA credential, which indicates professional standing in the field of counselling. Whether a person is seeking targeted support for a particular problem or simply needs someone to talk to during a tough period, she aims to help clients better understand their situation and develop tools that support ongoing wellbeing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Debbie Swibel have?
Debbie Swibel has 11 years of professional experience.
Is Debbie Swibel a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the ACA credential, which indicates professional standing in counselling. Specific license details were not provided.
In which languages does Debbie Swibel provide therapy?
Debbie provides therapy in English.
Where is Debbie Swibel located?
Debbie is located in Australia.
How can I work with Debbie Swibel as my therapist?
You can work with Debbie Swibel through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Debbie Swibel work with international clients?
Debbie Swibel does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Debbie Swibel cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Trauma-informed and strengths-based care delivered online
Debbie uses trauma-informed approaches that focus on understanding how past distressing experiences affect current feelings and behaviours. This approach helps people who have experienced abuse, post-traumatic stress, or other deep emotional wounds to feel seen and to work toward recovery at a manageable pace. She also draws on strengths-based and skills-focused techniques that identify personal resources and teach practical coping strategies for anxiety, panic, workplace stress, grief, and life transitions. These interventions emphasize building skills that can be applied in everyday situations to support wellbeing.
Finding the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Debbie works with each person to explore what feels most helpful, adapting methods to match their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they set the pace and choose techniques that fit the individual circumstance rather than imposing a single model.
Online therapy with Debbie is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which provides flexibility for people juggling work, family, or mobility limits. These options make it easier to access consistent support from licensed professionals while allowing sessions to fit into varied schedules and lifestyles.