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- Person-centred model
- Bereavement counselling
- Play therapy for children
About Deborah
BACP counsellor with 17 years' experience, Deborah Giannasi works in the United Kingdom supporting people through stress, anxiety, grief and parenting challenges. She practises person-centred counselling and draws on her experience with bereavement and attachment issues. Deborah also uses experiential play methods when working with children and has worked in schools and private settings.
Deborah began practising in 2007 and has since built a practice that includes work with children, young people and adults. She brings long experience of bereavement counselling and of helping people through family separation and divorce. She also supports those coping with chronic pain, illness and disability, and those facing life changes.
Her core approach is the person-centred model developed by Carl Rogers. In practice this means sessions focus on the person’s concerns, with the counsellor listening and responding to what matters most to the client. When appropriate, Deborah adds experiential play techniques to help younger clients communicate feelings they find hard to put into words.
She is a member of the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists, follows their code of practice, and completes regular safeguarding training. Deborah attends monthly supervision sessions as part of ongoing professional support.
Parents often find her approach practical and straightforward. Sessions aim to address anxiety, parenting strain, grief and social anxiety in clear steps. People interested in starting are asked to confirm current session options before booking and to use the service matching process to schedule a first appointment.
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How Deborah uses person-centred and play-based approaches online
Deborah works from the person-centred model, which centres conversations on what matters most to the individual. Sessions focus on listening, reflecting and helping the client clarify their thoughts and feelings. This approach suits people dealing with anxiety, grief and parenting strains where talking through experiences is the primary route to change.She also uses experiential play techniques with children. In online work this can mean simple activities and prompts that help a child express feelings through drawing, storytelling or guided movement, with the counsellor observing and responding to what the child shows. These methods help when words are difficult or when attachment concerns are part of the presenting issues.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Deborah will work with each person to decide which techniques fit their needs, goals and preferences. She discusses options in early sessions and adjusts methods as therapy progresses to find what helps most.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy day, reduce travel time and allow short check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists commonly use remote work to make therapy more practical for everyday routines.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
17+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, grief, parenting and coping with life changes, plus related issues such as attachment concerns and chronic illness.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses the person-centred model, focusing on the client's priorities and experience, and adds experiential play techniques when working with children.
How much experience does she have?
She has 17 years' practice, having worked since 2007 across school and private settings with children, young people and adults.
What professional credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP) and works in the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be held in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept international clients?
She accepts international clients; confirm any practical arrangements before booking.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.