Deborah Giannasi, BACP

Deborah Giannasi is a person-centred counsellor who has practised since 2007, specialising in work with children, young people and families. She has developed a broad set of skills through continued professional development, which allow her to support children in both school and private settings. In addition to her work with younger clients, she provides counselling for adults and has particular expertise in bereavement support and helping people navigate major life changes.

She offers personal help for a range of concerns including anxiety, depression, bereavement and loss, family separation, attachment issues, parenting struggles, and self-harm. Her practice is grounded in Carl Rogers’ person-centred model, focusing on empathy, acceptance, and empowering clients to find their own solutions. When working with children she also uses experiential play therapy to help young people express and process emotions through play. Deborah is a member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP) - the professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom - and follows their code of practice. She completes regular safeguarding training and attends monthly supervision sessions to maintain professional standards.

Person-centred and Play-Based Support Online

Deborah primarily works with the person-centred approach, which emphasises empathy, acceptance, and supporting clients to access their own strengths and insights. This approach can be helpful for people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, and questions about life purpose. For children, she integrates experiential play therapy - a way to use play and creative activities to help young people communicate feelings they may not be able to put into words, useful for attachment concerns, bereavement, and behavioral changes.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process and Deborah works collaboratively with each person to identify what fits best. She discusses goals, preferences, and practical needs with clients and adapts techniques over time so the work remains relevant and effective.

Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules or those who cannot attend in person. These options make it easier to maintain regular appointments, access support across locations, and choose the format that feels most comfortable. Registered professionals and therapists can tailor their approach within these formats to suit individual needs.