Counsellor profile
Luisa Passalacqua, BACP
Counsellor - Family and trauma
See online counselling options- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred approach
- CBT skills
About Luisa
Counsellor Luisa Passalacqua is a BACP member with 12 years of work in the United Kingdom. She helps people with family issues, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, anger and other everyday struggles. Luisa speaks English, French and Italian and accepts international clients.
Luisa uses approaches that focus on relationships and practical skills. She draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how early bonds affect present relationships. She also uses client-centred methods to keep sessions straightforward and focused on what each person brings.
She blends Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and elements of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, to address anxiety, depression, stress and behaviours that get in the way of daily life. This means noticing unhelpful thoughts and trying different, manageable ways of coping in day-to-day situations.
Sessions are conversational. Luisa aims to help people talk through their concerns, name patterns, and try out small changes between meetings. She also supports practical matters such as work stress, parenting strains, relationship communication and managing addiction-related behaviours.
Her practice suits people who want clear, down-to-earth therapy that links feelings and behaviour. Luisa’s multilingual offering can help those who prefer to speak in English, French or Italian. To begin, a short matching questionnaire is used before scheduling a first session.
How Luisa uses therapeutic approaches in online counselling
Luisa works with attachment-based ideas and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in accessible ways. Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships shape current patterns. This can help with relationship difficulties, family problems and feelings of abandonment. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing practical changes. It is useful for anxiety, depression, sleeping problems and stress.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels useful. Together they will choose which methods to try and will review progress over time. The process is collaborative and paced to the person's needs.
Confirm which session formats are offered before booking. The practical benefits of online counselling include fitting sessions into a busy week, avoiding travel time and choosing quieter surroundings. Online sessions can also make it easier to speak in a preferred language, such as English, French or Italian. Ask about scheduling, frequency and how subscription payments are handled when you complete the matching questionnaire.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, French, Italian
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she most often help with?
She helps people with family problems, trauma and abuse, sleep difficulties, anger, stress and anxiety among other concerns.
What style of therapy does she use?
She uses attachment-based work, client-centred ways of working and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy alongside elements of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and existential ideas.
How long has she been practising?
She has 12 years of professional experience working in counselling and related roles.
Which professional body is she a member of?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, French and Italian.
Can I work with her from outside the UK?
She accepts international clients. Confirm session arrangements and scheduling before booking.
How are sessions arranged and charged?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Confirm pricing details during the matching process.
What do I need to do to start?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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