Deborah Giannasi

Deborah Giannasi is a counsellor who has practised since 2007. She works with adults and children and brings 17 years of experience to common life difficulties. Deborah is a member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists, BACP. She follows their code of practice and maintains regular safeguarding training and monthly supervision.

Deborah’s work draws on the person-centred approach developed by Carl Rogers. That means she focuses on listening closely and creating a space where people can talk through what matters to them. With children she also uses experiential play therapy to help them express feelings in non-verbal ways.

She commonly supports people facing anxiety, stress and bereavement. She also helps with family separation, parenting struggles and attachment concerns. Additional areas of focus include chronic pain, illness and disability, social anxiety, forgiveness, life purpose and self-love.

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients. Deborah describes her role as helping people make sense of difficult moments and find practical ways to cope. Her approach is warm and patient, with attention to each person’s pace and priorities.

People choosing Deborah can expect straightforward conversations about goals and next steps. She uses ongoing training to refresh her skills and to tailor her way of working to each situation.

Person-centred and play-based approaches for online support

Deborah draws primarily on person-centred counselling, which focuses on listening, empathy and helping people find their own solutions. This approach works well for stress, anxiety, grief and broader life decisions because it centres the person's experience and priorities.

For children she uses experiential play therapy, which lets younger clients express thoughts and feelings through play rather than only talk. Play can help with attachment concerns, bereavement and behaviour linked to family changes.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Deborah will talk with each person about what feels most helpful and adapt her way of working to their goals and preferences in a collaborative way.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around school, work or caregiving. It also lets people join from different locations and can reduce travel time and disruption to daily routines.