Paolo De Luca

• Relationship difficulties
• Trauma and abuse
• Low self-esteem

About Paolo

Paolo De Luca offers psychotherapy for adults working with relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, intimacy concerns, low self-esteem, anxiety and depression. He uses psychodynamic methods and client-centred principles to help people talk about current problems and underlying themes. He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has eight years' experience.

Paolo sees adults from different backgrounds who bring issues such as loss and bereavement, family or relationship problems, panic attacks, and experiences of sexual abuse. He also works with people coping with personality difficulties, dissociation, eating problems, addictions and compassion fatigue. Sessions can cover immediate concerns and longer-standing patterns that affect daily life.

In sessions he invites clients to speak about what is on their minds and to consider deeper patterns that may lie beneath those worries. He listens carefully and reflects back observations to help people notice recurring themes. This approach aims to increase self-awareness and self-confidence over time.

Paolo offers open-ended psychotherapy when that suits the client, and he discusses the likely length and focus during an initial consultation. He provides sessions in English and Italian, and accepts international clients. Practical arrangements for meeting in person or online are confirmed at first contact.

People considering therapy with Paolo are encouraged to think about what they want to address before the first session. He works collaboratively to set priorities and to agree how to proceed, whether that is shorter-term work or a longer psychotherapeutic process.

How his approaches work in online sessions

Paolo uses psychodynamic therapy to help people notice patterns in feelings, relationships and behaviour. This approach looks at how past experiences influence present reactions and can be helpful for trauma, relationship problems and long-standing difficulties.

He also draws on client-centred principles which prioritise the client's perspective and present concerns. This involves listening closely, reflecting back what is said and supporting people to make sense of their own thoughts and feelings.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Paolo discusses the options with each person and makes a collaborative plan based on their goals, needs and preferences. The approach can change as therapy progresses to suit what is most helpful.

The original biography notes that Paolo offers meetings in person as well as online, and that practical arrangements are discussed at the first consultation. Please confirm the available session formats before booking so you know how sessions will be arranged. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow people to join from different locations.

Topics Paolo lists

• Relationship issues
• Trauma and abuse
• Intimacy-related issues
• Self-esteem
• Depression
• Stress and anxiety
• Addictions
• Family conflicts
• Grief
• Eating disorders
• Anger management
• Career difficulties
• Bipolar disorder
• Coping with life changes
• Coaching
• Compassion fatigue
• Attachment issues
• Avoidant personality
• Control issues
• Dependent personality
• Dissociation
• Emptiness
• Family of origin issues
• Family problems
• Forgiveness
• Jealousy
• Men's issues
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Personality disorders
• Post-traumatic stress
• Self-harm
• Sexuality
• Young adult issues

Ways of working

• Client-Centred Therapy
• Psychodynamic Therapy

Questions about Paolo

Does he work with anxiety and depression?

Yes. He works with anxiety, depression, panic attacks and related mood concerns using psychodynamic and client-centred approaches.

What kind of counselling does he offer?

He offers psychodynamic psychotherapy informed by client-centred methods, with the option of open-ended work depending on needs.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has eight years' experience working as a psychotherapist with adults.

Is he registered with a professional body in the UK?

He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.

Can I see him if I don't live in the UK?

Yes. He accepts international clients and provides sessions for people outside the UK.

In what languages are sessions available?

Sessions are offered in English and Italian.

How are sessions organised and paid for?

Session cost varies with location and they use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start therapy with him?

Use the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.