Luisa Passalacqua , BACP

Luisa Passalacqua is a UK-based therapist with 12 years of professional experience supporting people through family conflict, trauma and abuse, sleep difficulties, anger, and a wide range of life challenges. She practices with a warm, nonjudgmental stance and helps clients explore thoughts and feelings so they can move toward more satisfying and manageable lives. Luisa aims to create an open space where difficult experiences can be expressed and understood, and where change is approached at a pace that suits each person.

She holds BACP membership - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which denotes professional affiliation with a recognised UK counselling body. Luisa works collaboratively with clients to identify goals and practical steps, drawing on established therapeutic methods to address issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting difficulties, grief, addiction, and work-related stress. Taking the first step toward greater wellbeing can feel daunting; Luisa offers steady support and practical guidance to help clients find clearer direction and renewed resilience.

Approaches and Online Support with Luisa

Luisa integrates approaches such as Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to tailor support to each person’s needs. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships shape current patterns and helps with issues like relationship difficulties, abandonment fears, and attachment struggles. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and the client’s own goals so people feel heard and can build self-understanding and confidence. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and patterns and developing practical strategies to manage anxiety, depression, and stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Luisa works collaboratively with clients to determine what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. She explains options, adapts techniques, and reviews progress together so the plan evolves with the client.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, to access support from different locations, and to choose the communication style that feels most comfortable. Licensed professionals and therapists can deliver effective, evidence-informed care through these formats while working with clients to meet practical and emotional goals.