- Attachment informed
- Practical coping skills
- Multilingual support
About Luisa
Luisa Passalacqua offers a warm, straightforward approach to therapy that centres on the person in front of her. She works to build a calm space where people can talk about difficult feelings without being judged. Luisa's practice is informed by a broad range of approaches and she aims to keep sessions practical and focused on the client's immediate concerns.
She has 12 years of experience working in the United Kingdom and holds BACP accreditation. Over that time she has supported people coping with family conflict, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, anger and stress. She also helps with anxiety, depression, addiction issues and changes at work or in life more broadly.
Luisa draws on attachment-based and client-centred ways of working to help people understand patterns in close relationships. She also uses elements of cognitive behavioural methods to tackle unhelpful thoughts and dialectical behaviour ideas to teach coping skills when emotions feel overwhelming.
Her style is collaborative and straightforward. Sessions focus on what matters most to the person, whether that is improving sleep, managing anger, handling grief, or rebuilding self-esteem. She also supports people navigating intimacy concerns and parenting challenges.
Luisa offers therapy in English, French and Italian. International clients can be seen. To begin, people follow the site’s Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling according to therapist availability.
How Luisa's approaches translate to online work
Luisa uses attachment-based and client-centred ideas alongside cognitive behavioural tools to shape her online approach. Attachment-based work looks at patterns in close relationships and helps people understand how past connections affect current feelings and reactions. Client-centred work means the person sets the pace and topics, with the counsellor following and reflecting rather than directing. Cognitive behavioural techniques focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying practical steps to change them.Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Luisa will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That decision is collaborative and may shift as progress is made or new needs appear.
Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also suit people who prefer not to be on camera or who need a quieter space at particular times. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt exercises, breathing work and behavioural tasks to an online setting to support progress without promising a specific outcome.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
12+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English, French, Italian
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Luisa commonly help with?
She works with a wide range of issues including family conflict, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, anger, anxiety, depression and addictions among others.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is collaborative and person-focused, using attachment ideas and client-centred listening alongside practical skills work from cognitive and dialectical approaches.
How much experience does she have?
Luisa has 12 years of professional experience working with people in the United Kingdom.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
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 and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.