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Luisa Passalacqua, BACP
United Kingdom
Counsellor - Family and trauma
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Attachment focus
- Client-centred
About Luisa
Luisa Passalacqua is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She has 12 years of clinical experience and helps people with family conflict, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, anger, career pressures, stress and anxiety. She also works with issues such as addictions, relationship difficulties, grief, parenting, self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes.
Her work focuses on clear, practical steps people can try between sessions. She uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to look at thoughts and behaviours that keep problems going. She also draws on attachment-based ideas to understand relationship patterns and client-centred methods to listen and reflect what matters to the person in front of her.
She has worked with a wide range of concerns including intimacy issues, LGBT matters, bipolar-related concerns and compassion fatigue. Luisa pays attention to family of origin issues, blended family challenges, codependency and communication problems that affect everyday life. Her background includes supporting people facing abandonment, ageing and dependent personality issues.
Sessions aim to identify patterns and test small changes that might make daily life easier. Practical tools, straightforward behaviour plans and clearer ways of thinking are common parts of her approach. She will discuss which methods to use and adapt them as therapy progresses.
Sessions are offered in English, French and Italian. International clients are accepted. Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How CBT and relational approaches work online
Luisa commonly uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to help people notice patterns of thinking and behaviour that maintain stress, low mood or sleep problems. CBT focuses on small, testable changes people can try between sessions to see what helps.She also draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early relationship patterns affect current relationships and emotional responses. Client-Centred Therapy is used to prioritise the person’s own concerns and to reflect what matters most to them.
Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. Luisa will discuss your goals and try a method that fits the issue and your preferences. If something does not suit you, she will adjust the way she works so it becomes more useful.
If you plan to meet online, confirm the current session formats before booking. The practical benefits of remote work include fitting sessions into a busy week, shorter check-ins when time is limited, and options that reduce travel. Registered or accredited professionals can help arrange a rhythm of sessions that fits your routine.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, French, Italian
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with most often?
She works with family conflict, trauma and abuse, sleeping problems, anger, stress and anxiety, as well as relationship and parenting issues.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioural Therapy?
She uses CBT to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and to test practical changes in daily routines and behaviour.
What is her professional background?
She has 12 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and relational difficulties.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, French and Italian.
Can she work with people outside the UK?
She accepts international clients.
How are sessions charged?
Fees vary with location and sessions operate through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I need to do to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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