- Attachment-based work
- CBT and DBT strategies
- English French Italian
About Luisa
Luisa Passalacqua is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has 12 years of experience. She works with adults on issues such as family conflict, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, anger, anxiety, depression and career stress. She also supports people facing relationship and intimacy concerns, addiction questions, grief, and identity issues including LGBT matters.
Luisa uses several approaches to help people make sense of difficult patterns. She draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships affect current ones. She uses client-centred methods to listen and reflect back what matters most to the person in front of her. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) strategies are used when people need tools to manage intense feelings or unhelpful thoughts.
Sessions focus on practical steps as well as understanding background issues. Conversations aim to identify small changes that improve day-to-day functioning, like sleep routines or anger management techniques. Work can also look at deeper themes such as abandonment, family of origin problems, or feelings of emptiness.
Luisa can speak English, French and Italian, and she accepts international clients. She offers coaching-style support alongside therapy for people wanting clearer direction with careers or life changes. Costs vary by location and sessions run via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the See online therapy options button. That initial session is used to agree priorities and a plan for ongoing work.
How her approaches translate to online work
Luisa uses attachment-based ideas to explore how past relationships affect current ones. This approach helps when relationship patterns, abandonment or family of origin issues keep repeating and causing distress. Client-centred work means sessions focus on the person's concerns and reflections, with the therapist listening and reflecting to clarify what matters most.She also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and build practical coping skills. CBT is useful for anxiety, low mood, sleep problems and managing stress. Where emotions are intense, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) strategies can be introduced to teach grounding, emotion regulation and interpersonal skills.
Finding the right mix of approaches is collaborative. In the first few meetings Luisa will discuss options and agree what feels most useful for the client's goals and preferences. This helps shape whether sessions focus on short-term skills or longer reflection.
Session formats are not specified here, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around study, work and travel, and it can reduce time spent travelling. Shorter check-ins, fewer logistics and easier scheduling are common practical benefits when working remotely with registered or accredited professionals.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, French, Italian
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with for young adults?
She helps with family conflict, anxiety, depression, career stress, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep problems, grief and addictions among other concerns.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach combines attachment-based thinking with client-centred listening and practical CBT or DBT techniques when needed.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of professional experience working with adults on a wide range of emotional and practical difficulties.
What are her credentials and location?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages can sessions be held in?
Sessions are offered in English, French and Italian.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
Yes, she accepts international clients.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What is the first step to start sessions?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to set goals and plan next steps.
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