Luisa Passalacqua, BACP
Luisa Passalacqua is a counsellor who uses a warm, client-centred way of working.
About Luisa
Luisa Passalacqua is a counsellor who uses a warm, client-centred way of working. She draws on approaches such as attachment work and cognitive behavioural techniques to help people make practical changes. She speaks English, French and Italian and is based in the United Kingdom.
Luisa holds BACP registration and has been practising for 12 years. She helps people who are dealing with family difficulties, trauma and abuse, sleeping problems, anger and addiction.
Background and approach
Many people also seek her support for anxiety, depression, grief and issues with self‑esteem. Luisa pays attention to how past relationships affect present-day patterns and feelings. In sessions she aims to build an open space for talking through worries and decisions.
The work is collaborative - she listens, reflects and offers tools drawn from cognitive behavioural therapy and dialectical approaches when helpful. Conversations may also look at meaning and values using existential ideas. Luisa offers practical steps to manage distress, such as coping strategies for sleep or techniques for handling strong emotions.
She also supports people facing life changes like separation, career shifts or caring responsibilities. Her approach balances emotional understanding with straightforward, usable strategies. People who choose to work with Luisa usually want someone calm and non-judgemental to think things through with.
She aims to help people build clearer thinking and steadier routines so everyday life feels a bit easier.
Details from the counsellor's public professional profile · registration number listed
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| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 405555 | January 2027 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Luisa lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Ways of working Luisa names
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Gottman Method
- Hypnotherapy
- Jungian Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor lists and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches for online counselling and change
Attachment-based work looks at how earlier relationships shape present feelings and patterns, helping someone understand why they react certain ways in close relationships. Client-centred therapy focuses on listening closely and reflecting what matters most to the person, helping conversations feel safe and respected. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) offers concrete techniques to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, useful for anxiety, depression and sleep problems.Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with the client to decide what fits best, drawing on different methods as goals and preferences become clearer. This collaborative way means the plan can change as progress is made or new needs appear.
Online therapy makes these approaches accessible through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video calls are good for face-to-face style work, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and text or chat formats suit quick check-ins or when people prefer written reflection. These options let sessions fit around work, travel or family life while keeping the focus on clear therapeutic goals.
Frequently asked
What issues does Luisa commonly help with?
She supports people with family difficulties, trauma and abuse, sleeping problems, anger and addictions, as well as anxiety, depression, grief and self-esteem concerns.
What style of therapy can I expect?
Sessions are collaborative and client-centred, with attention to attachment patterns and practical tools from cognitive behavioural and dialectical approaches when useful.
How much experience does the counsellor have?
Luisa has 12 years of professional practice in the United Kingdom working with a wide range of concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with BACP and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, French and Italian, and international clients are accepted.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Luisa provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with this counsellor?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.