About Deborah
Deborah Mantuano helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, grief, or changes at work. She also supports people facing relationship strain, low self‑esteem, parenting challenges, trauma and abuse, anger, and end‑of‑life concerns. Deborah is based in the United Kingdom and brings 12 years of professional experience to her work.
She holds BACP accreditation, which means she meets recognised standards of practice in the UK. Deborah prefers a straightforward, collaborative way of working.
How Deborah works
She assumes people know their own story and looks for strengths that can be used to make small, steady changes. Sessions are practical and focused on what a person wants to change in their life. Deborah aims to help people find realistic steps they can use between appointments.
She pays attention to cultural differences and the special stresses they can bring. Deborah also has experience supporting people through hospice and end‑of‑life concerns, offering calm companionship and practical coping strategies. Her approach aims to reduce isolation and help people express difficult feelings.
Clients can expect a supportive, encouraging tone. Deborah helps people notice patterns, try new ways of coping, and build confidence over time. She respects each person’s pace and timing during the process.
Sessions cover immediate problems and longer term goals. Deborah will work with practical skills for stress and anxiety, and with emotional processing for grief and trauma. The focus is always on what the person wants to achieve and how to get there.
What Deborah works with
The areas below are the ones Deborah selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
Also listed
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Multicultural concerns
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Trauma and abuse
Training and background
| Register | BACP |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 12 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | United Kingdom |
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Online support options
Therapeutic approaches and online support
Deborah draws on evidence‑based therapeutic techniques that help people change unhelpful patterns and cope with strong emotions. One common approach focuses on skills for managing stress and anxiety such as breathing, grounding, and activity scheduling to reduce overwhelm and increase a sense of control. Another approach helps people process grief and trauma by gently working through painful memories and identifying practical ways to cope day to day.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Deborah will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences, and then try methods that suit them. She adapts the plan over time so therapy stays useful and relevant.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls allow face‑to‑face conversation for deeper discussion. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for a shorter check‑in. Live chat and text‑based messaging let people work through feelings between sessions or fit conversations around busy days. These options make it simpler to keep continuity and to choose a format that fits daily life.
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