Deborah Giannasi

• Person-centred counselling
• Experiential play therapy
• Bereavement support

About Deborah

Deborah Giannasi works on stress, anxiety, family issues, grief, parenting and coping with life changes using a person-centred approach and experiential play where appropriate. She is a member of the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists and has 17 years' experience.

Deborah began practising person-centred counselling in 2007. She has worked mainly with children, young people and families in schools and private settings, and also sees adults. Her practice includes bereavement work and support around loss.

She uses Carl Rogers' person-centred model as the foundation of her work. With children she brings in experiential play therapy techniques to help them express thoughts and feelings they might not put into words.

Deborah keeps her knowledge current through continuing professional development. She completes regular safeguarding training and takes monthly supervision to review her work and maintain professional standards.

Sessions address practical concerns such as anxiety, depression, family separation, attachment issues, parenting struggles, self-harm, and chronic illness or disability-related challenges. She also supports people dealing with divorce and separation, forgiveness, life purpose, self-love, social anxiety and women's issues.

Her style is direct and focused on helping people talk through difficult situations and develop ways to cope. People who want a person-centred counsellor with experience in working with children and bereavement may find her approach helpful.

How therapeutic approaches shape online sessions

Deborah's main approach is person-centred counselling, which focuses on listening, acceptance and helping people find their own solutions. This method suits people who want a reflective space to talk through feelings and make sense of difficult experiences.

She also uses experiential play therapy techniques with children, which involve activities and play to help younger clients express emotion and work through problems they cannot easily put into words. This approach helps with grief, attachment issues and communication difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about what feels helpful and adjust methods based on needs, goals and preferences. Decisions about using person-centred methods or play-based activities are made collaboratively.

Confirm the session formats before booking, since the biography does not list specific options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They can also be helpful when a quieter setting or less visual contact is preferable. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists often work this way to offer practical access while focusing on the goals of therapy.

Topics Deborah lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Family conflicts
• Grief
• Parenting issues
• Coping with life changes
• Attachment issues
• Chronic pain, illness, and disability
• Divorce and separation
• Forgiveness
• Life purpose
• Self-love
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Women's issues

Questions about Deborah

Does she help with anxiety and stress?

Yes. She works with anxiety and stress as part of her core practice.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She practises person-centred counselling and uses experiential play therapy when working with children.

How long has she been practising?

She has 17 years' experience, having practised since 2007.

Is she a registered counsellor in the UK?

She is a member of the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP).

Can I have sessions in English if I'm abroad?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

What session formats does she offer?

Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are used.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start working with her?

Select the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.