- Client-Centred Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- English and Italian
About Paolo
Paolo De Luca is a BACP-registered counsellor and psychodynamic psychotherapist with eight years' experience working in the United Kingdom. He provides individual therapy for adults and regularly works with issues such as low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, grief and relationship stress. He speaks English and Italian and accepts international clients.
Paolo uses psychodynamic work to help people notice patterns that repeat in their lives. He invites clients to talk about current worries and links these to past experiences. His aim is to help people gain clearer self-understanding and greater confidence in everyday situations.
He also works from a client-centred perspective, putting the person’s concerns at the heart of each session. That means the focus is on what matters to the client now, and Paolo helps them shape the work so it fits their priorities. Sessions can be open-ended according to what is agreed.
Practical problems that come up in his practice include trauma and abuse, eating concerns, panic attacks, anger, addictions, and issues around intimacy and sexuality. He also supports people facing life changes, career stress, family of origin problems and complicated grief.
Paolo describes therapy as a place to think out loud and to uncover difficult areas that may be hard to see on your own. He listens closely and helps people explore feelings and themes beneath day-to-day problems. Initial consultations cover whether to meet in person or online and how the work should proceed.
How his approaches translate to online work
Paolo uses psychodynamic therapy to help people identify recurring patterns and themes in their lives. This approach pays attention to feelings, memories and relationships that influence present behaviour and can help with longstanding issues such as trauma, attachment and repeated relationship patterns.He also draws on client-centred therapy, which keeps the client’s current concerns and priorities at the centre of each session. That approach supports a conversational, person-focused way of working that can make it easier to bring practical worries into sessions and decide what to focus on next.
Finding the right way of working is part of the therapy process. Paolo will discuss which approach or blend of approaches is most useful based on the client’s goals and preferences. He collaborates with clients to adjust the work as their needs change.
The original biography notes that clients can meet in person or online, so confirm the exact online formats when booking. Online work can help fit therapy around work and family life, reduce travel time and make it easier to schedule shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals can offer online sessions that match different needs, and Paolo will discuss practical arrangements during the initial consultation.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Italian
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Paolo help with?
He works with relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, intimacy concerns, self-esteem problems, depression, anxiety, anger and related issues listed in his profile.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He combines psychodynamic therapy with a client-centred approach, focusing on current concerns while exploring underlying patterns and themes.
How long has he practised?
He has eight years of experience working as a psychodynamic psychotherapist and counsellor in the UK.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and Italian, and he also accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
His biography states that clients can meet in person or online; confirm the current session options when booking.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.