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Deborah Giannasi, BACP

Deborah Giannasi has worked in counselling since 2007 and brings 17 years of experience to her practice.

Stress, Anxiety
Family conflicts
Grief
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About Deborah

Deborah Giannasi has worked in counselling since 2007 and brings 17 years of experience to her practice. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. Her background includes work in schools and personal settings, and she sees people for a range of life concerns.

She offers straightforward support for stress and anxiety. She also helps people coping with grief, family separation, parenting pressures and life changes.

Background and approach

Additional areas she addresses include attachment concerns, chronic pain or illness, divorce and questions of life purpose. Deborah uses a person-centred approach inspired by Carl Rogers. In practice that means she focuses on listening, understanding and helping people find their own solutions.

With children she has used experiential play therapy in school and personal settings as part of her work. She keeps her practice current through continuing professional development and monthly supervision. Deborah completes regular safeguarding training and follows the BACP code of practice as part of her professional commitments.

People who choose her tend to want a calm, patient listener who supports them through practical conversations. Sessions aim to make daily coping easier and to clarify next steps, whatever the life challenge feels like.

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Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	311745	May 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

Cost Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.

Focus areas and approaches

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Person-centred and practical approaches for online therapy

Deborah uses a person-centred approach which focuses on warm, attentive listening and helping people find their own answers. This approach suits people who want a respectful space to talk and to clarify what matters to them.

When working with children she has applied experiential play therapy techniques to help them express thoughts and feelings through play and activity. Those techniques can make it easier for younger people to communicate what is hard to say in words.

Finding the right approach usually happens together. Deborah will talk with each person about their needs and goals and adapt the way she works accordingly. That means approaches can be adjusted over time as issues change or become clearer.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video calls are useful for face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be quicker to arrange and need less bandwidth. Live chat or messaging can suit short check-ins, ongoing written reflections, or days when typing feels easier than speaking.

These online formats make it simpler to fit therapy around work, childcare and other commitments, and they allow continuity when people move or travel. Registered professionals and therapists can use these options to keep work consistent while adapting to each person's practical needs.

Frequently asked

What kinds of concerns does Deborah help with?

She supports people with stress and anxiety, grief and bereavement, parenting pressures and family separation. She also works with issues such as attachment concerns, chronic illness or pain, social anxiety and questions about life purpose.

What is her therapeutic style like?

She follows a person-centred approach that focuses on listening and understanding. The style is calm, non-judgemental and aimed at helping people find their own way forward.

How much experience does she have?

She has 17 years of counselling experience and has worked in both school and personal settings. That background includes considerable time supporting bereavement and family-related issues.

What professional credentials does she hold and where is she based?

She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and works in the United Kingdom.

Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?

Sessions are offered to international clients and she is able to work with people who are not based in the United Kingdom.

What session formats are available?

She offers a range of online options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. These formats allow flexibility for different schedules and needs.

How are sessions paid for?

Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. Cost varies by location and therapist availability.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.