Luisa Passalacqua, BACP
Luisa Passalacqua is a counsellor who blends practical therapy with a warm, down-to-earth style.
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and Abuse
- Sleeping disorders
- +19 more
About Luisa
Luisa Passalacqua is a counsellor who blends practical therapy with a warm, down-to-earth style. She holds BACP accreditation and brings 12 years of experience working with people facing depression and related struggles. Luisa speaks English, French and Italian and offers sessions from the United Kingdom and to international clients.
She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, anger and sleep problems. She also supports those dealing with trauma, addictions, relationship difficulties and grief.
Background and approach
Parents and individuals concerned about family tensions, intimacy or self-esteem will find straightforward, compassionate help. Luisa uses a mix of evidence-informed approaches to suit each person. She draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships shape current patterns.
She also uses cognitive behavioural techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and build practical coping skills. In sessions she aims to create an open, non-judgemental space where people can say what they think and feel. Conversations tend to be collaborative and goal-focused, with attention to small, manageable changes.
The emphasis is on what can help day to day rather than on labels or quick fixes. She offers a variety of online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text messaging. Costs vary with location and a subscription model is used, which can be cancelled at any time.
To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability.
Registration
| 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.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Luisa works with
Everything Luisa lists, 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
Approaches Luisa lists
- 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
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. She works collaboratively with each person to decide which methods suit their goals and preferences, and adapts the work as needs change. That means starting with what feels most useful and adjusting as real progress becomes clear.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when that helps, phone sessions can fit into a short break or work better where bandwidth is limited, and chat or messaging can suit quick check-ins or people who prefer writing. These options help people access regular support around work, family commitments or travel.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?
She works with depression, anxiety, stress and sleep problems, and also supports people coping with trauma, grief, relationship difficulties and addictions.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth, creating an open, non-judgemental space and focusing on practical steps that help day to day.
How much experience does she have?
She has 12 years of professional experience working with a broad range of concerns including family conflict, trauma and mood issues.
Where is she based and what credentials does she hold?
She practises from the United Kingdom and is accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, French and Italian for both UK-based and international clients.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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