Deborah Giannasi, BACP

Deborah Giannasi is a person-centred counsellor who has worked with children, young people and families in both school and private settings. She draws on years of practice to offer calm, empathic support tailored to each client, and she also works with adults, bringing particular experience in bereavement counselling.

Her practice addresses a broad range of concerns including anxiety, depression, bereavement and loss, family separation, attachment difficulties, parenting challenges and self-harm. When working with children she combines the person-centred approach developed by Carl Rogers with experiential play therapy techniques to help young clients express themselves and process difficult feelings through age-appropriate activities.

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 she follows its code of practice. She maintains her professional skills through continuing professional development, regular safeguarding training and monthly supervision to ensure good clinical governance and ongoing reflection on her work.

Person-Centred and Play Therapy for Online Support

Deborah uses a person-centred approach that focuses on listening with empathy and helping clients explore their own thoughts and feelings at their own pace. This method supports issues such as anxiety, low mood, relationship and parenting concerns by creating a non-directive space where clients lead the conversation and find their own solutions.

For younger clients she integrates experiential play therapy, using play and creative activities to help children express emotions they may not yet have words for. This child-friendly way of working can be particularly helpful for processing loss, attachment concerns and changes within the family.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Deborah works collaboratively with each client to identify what feels most helpful. She will consider the client’s needs, goals and preferences and adapt techniques over time to ensure the best fit.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to make therapy more accessible and flexible. These options allow clients to schedule support around work, family life and other commitments, and they make it easier to maintain continuity of care even when circumstances change.