Deborah "Deb" Likouras, AASW
23 years in practice
Deborah "Deb" Likouras is an AASW social worker with 23 years' experience.
License and registration
- AASW
- 512118 · expires June 2026
- Years in practice
- 23
- Languages
- English
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About Deborah
Deborah "Deb" Likouras is an AASW social worker with 23 years' experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, relationship strain, trauma and changes such as illness or loss. Deb writes plainly and listens closely to what matters to each person.
Deb keeps sessions focused on the person in front of her. She offers a calm space to talk through painful memories, work out practical steps, or sort confusing feelings.
Background and approach
Her approach is warm and person-centred, with attention to how values, meaning and everyday choices shape wellbeing. She has a background working across health and community services, including palliative care, cancer services and the NDIS system. That experience informs how she supports people through chronic illness, caregiving demands and end-of-life matters.
Deb also has long experience with grief, bereavement and trauma. She helps people who are navigating loss, shame, guilt, addiction challenges, or the strain of caring roles. Sessions can include practical coping tools, mindful exercises and value-based planning.
Families, adolescents and young adults have been part of her work in hospitals and community settings. Deb aims to meet people where they are and walk alongside them as they make sense of hard times and choose next steps. Many people come for short-term coaching or longer conversations about life purpose, career change and rebuilding after crisis.
Deb focuses on small, doable changes that fit each person’s life and goals.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Deborah lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Cancer
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Family problems
- Fertility issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Postpartum depression
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Traumatic brain injury
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Deborah names
- Existential Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
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Online support
How Deb uses therapy approaches online
Existential therapy helps people look at meaning, values and the big choices in life. It can be useful when someone feels stuck, questions purpose or is facing major change. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings while taking action towards chosen values; it is practical for anxiety, depression and coping with loss. Client-Centred Therapy places the person’s experience at the heart of sessions, using listening and empathy to help people find their own solutions and recovery paths.Finding the right approach is a joint effort. Deb will talk through what feels most relevant and try approaches together in early sessions. She works collaboratively to match techniques to your goals and adjusts them as you progress.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, which offer flexibility for different needs. Video is helpful for face-to-face conversation and non-verbal cues. Phone sessions can fit a break at work or require less bandwidth. Live chat and text are useful for shorter check-ins, written reflection or when typing helps you express things more easily. These options make it simpler to keep therapy consistent around life’s demands.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of problems does Deb support?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and relationship issues. Other concerns include eating or sleeping problems, addiction, career change and coping with life transitions.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is person-centred and collaborative. She listens first, then works with you to find practical steps and meaning-based options.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
Deb has 23 years working in health and community services. That includes work in palliative care, cancer services and with the NDIS system.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is listed as AASW and practises in Australia. The AASW is shown as her professional credential.
Can I work with her if I live overseas or speak another language?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not taking international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. The range lets people choose what fits their schedule and comfort.
How much do sessions cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with Deb?
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