Deborah Giannasi, BACP

Deborah Giannasi is a counsellor who has been practising since 2007. She trained in the person-centred approach and is a member of the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists, BACP. She draws on many years of experience to help people facing grief, anxiety and major life changes.

Her work often addresses stress, parenting pressures, family separation and bereavement. She also supports people with attachment concerns, chronic illness or pain, and issues around self-worth. Sessions focus on what matters most to the individual and move at a pace that feels manageable.

Deborah uses Carl Rogers' person-centred model in her practice. That means she follows the person’s lead, listening closely and responding with acceptance and empathy. When appropriate, she brings in experiential play techniques for younger clients in school and independent settings to help them express feelings in different ways.

She completes regular safeguarding training and meets monthly with a supervisor. These ongoing professional activities inform how she plans sessions and manages complex or sensitive concerns. Deborah describes her approach as warm, patient and practical, aiming to help people find clearer coping strategies.

People who choose her typically want a calm, non-judgemental space to talk through worries and losses. Her practice pays attention to everyday realities like parenting demands, health limitations and life transitions. International clients may also be supported; confirm current session options before booking.

How person-centred work and experiential techniques translate online

Person-centred counselling focuses on being heard and understood. It involves the therapist listening closely, reflecting what she hears, and creating space for the client to find their own way forward. This approach is commonly used for anxiety, grief and coping with life changes.

Experiential play techniques help people express feelings through activities rather than words alone. In practice this might mean using drawing, storytelling or simple exercises to access emotions and make sense of them. These techniques can be useful when processing attachment concerns or child-focused material in a way that feels less direct.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will help clients decide what methods fit their needs, goals and preferences, and will adjust the plan as progress is made. This is a collaborative process aimed at practical steps and clearer coping strategies.

The biography does not specify which online session formats are used, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people access a counsellor who is based in the United Kingdom even if they are living elsewhere.