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Deborah Mantuano, BACP

Credentials
BACP
Experience
12 years
Practising in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Sessions
Online only
Client ages
Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefSelf esteemDepression

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Deborah Mantuano helps people who are struggling with stress and anxiety, low mood or self-esteem, relationship difficulties, grief, trauma and abuse, parenting pressures, anger and career worries. She also supports people facing life changes and those needing hospice and end-of-life counselling. Deborah works to make the first step feel manageable for someone who is unsure where to begin.

Deborah believes each person knows their own story and brings strengths into the room.

Background and approach

She uses those strengths as a starting point and offers steady, practical support. Conversations focus on what matters now and simple steps that can make daily life easier. Her approach is calm and collaborative.

She listens first, then helps people identify patterns that cause distress. Together they try out small changes and notice what helps. Sessions aim to build confidence and clearer thinking rather than relying on jargon.

Deborah has 12 years of professional experience in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. That background informs how she supports people through grief, cultural concerns, and the specific stresses of caring roles. People can expect practical tools, reflective conversation and a focus on realistic goals.

Deborah matches the pace to the person in front of her and encourages steady progress rather than quick fixes. She is available for sessions in English only and does not take international clients.

How Deborah adapts therapy online

Deborah draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and emotional processing. One common approach helps people identify unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns, then try small experiments to shift those patterns and reduce anxiety or low mood. Another approach focuses on working through grief and loss in manageable steps, helping people name feelings and adjust to life after loss.

Finding the best approach is part of the work. Deborah will listen to what you want to change, discuss different ways of working, and adapt methods to your goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process where the person sets the priorities and Deborah suggests practical options.

Online therapy offers flexibility and can fit around busy lives. Video calls let people see facial cues and maintain a conversational rhythm, while phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier during a short break. Live chat and text-based messaging suit quick check-ins, ongoing reflection or when someone prefers writing to talking. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent and to try approaches that suit everyday routines.
What kinds of concerns does Deborah help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship worries, grief, low self-esteem, trauma and abuse, parenting strain, anger, career issues and coping with life changes. Hospice and end-of-life counselling and multicultural concerns are also areas of focus.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Deborah works in a calm, collaborative way. She listens first, then helps people spot unhelpful patterns and try small, practical changes.
What experience does she bring?
She has 12 years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom and has supported people through grief, cultural issues and caring-related stress.
What credentials and location are listed?
Deborah is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats does she use?
Sessions can take place by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging.
How does payment work and what about cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Deborah?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience
12 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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