Luisa Passalacqua, BACP

Compassionate UK therapist for relationships and trauma

Trauma and family issues
Accessible online sessions
Support for life changes

About Luisa Passalacqua

Luisa Passalacqua is a UK-based therapist with 12 years of professional experience who supports people navigating family conflict, trauma and abuse, sleep difficulties, anger, anxiety, addictions and a broad range of life challenges. She works with individuals and families to explore relationship dynamics, parenting concerns, grief, issues around intimacy and identity, and difficulties such as low self-esteem, bipolar disorder and depression. Luisa brings a compassionate, steady presence to sessions and aims to create an open environment where thoughts and feelings can be explored without judgment.

She is credentialed with the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and draws on a variety of evidence-informed approaches to tailor support to each person’s needs. Whether addressing attachment or family-of-origin patterns, managing stress and career concerns, or coping with major life changes, Luisa combines practical strategies and reflective work to help clients build insight and develop clearer ways forward. She accepts international clients and offers flexible session formats to suit different schedules and circumstances.

Taking the first step toward change can feel daunting; Luisa supports people through that process with empathy, practical tools and collaborative planning so they can move toward more fulfilling and balanced lives.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseSleeping disordersAnger managementCareer difficulties

Also Specializes In

Stress, Anxiety AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepression Coping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImmigration issuesImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Existential Therapy Gottman Method Hypnotherapy Jungian Therapy Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Luisa Passalacqua have?

Luisa Passalacqua has 12 years of professional experience.

Is Luisa Passalacqua a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the BACP credential. License details were not provided.

In which languages does Luisa Passalacqua provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English, French and Italian.

Where is Luisa Passalacqua located?

She is based in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Luisa Passalacqua as my therapist?

You can work with Luisa Passalacqua through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Luisa Passalacqua work with international clients?

Yes, Luisa Passalacqua works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Luisa Passalacqua cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Luisa uses Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how early relationships influence current patterns - this approach helps people understand connection, trust and how attachment styles affect relationships and intimacy. She also integrates Client-Centered Therapy, which prioritizes the client's own goals and pace by offering empathic, non-directive support that helps people find their own solutions. Additionally, she employs Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, which can be useful for anxiety, low mood, sleep problems and anger management.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey and Luisa works collaboratively to tailor methods to each person’s needs, goals and preferences. She discusses options openly and adapts techniques over time, so the choice of approach reflects what will be most helpful in practice.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and life demands. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care when travel, work or living arrangements make in-person meetings difficult, and they provide multiple ways to connect that suit varying comfort levels and access needs.

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