Luisa Passalacqua , BACP

Luisa Passalacqua is a BACP-registered therapist practicing in the United Kingdom with 12 years of professional experience. As a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, she combines established training with a practical, empathetic approach to support people facing family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleep disturbances, anger management concerns, and related emotional challenges.

She focuses on creating an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored honestly. Luisa works collaboratively with each person to identify patterns, build coping strategies, and set realistic goals for change. She recognizes that reaching out for support takes courage and aims to accompany clients at their own pace toward greater wellbeing.

Practical and attuned, Luisa adapts her methods to the needs of each client, helping individuals and families navigate difficult transitions, improve relationships, and manage stress and anxiety. Her practice emphasizes respectful listening, clear communication, and tools that clients can apply between sessions to support lasting progress.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Luisa uses a blend of evidence-informed approaches to meet each person's needs. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns of relating - it can be helpful for those coping with abandonment, attachment issues, and difficulties forming close bonds. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors - it is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and stress management. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, empathic relationship in which the therapist supports the client's own capacity for growth and self-directed change, which suits people seeking a collaborative, empowering process.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Luisa will collaborate with each client to determine which combination of methods best fits their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect - through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - so people can engage from home, during breaks, or while traveling. These options make it easier to maintain consistency, access support across time zones, and choose the format that feels most comfortable for the individual while working with licensed professionals and therapists.