- English and Italian
- Open-ended therapy
- Family and parenting concerns
About Paolo
Paolo De Luca is a psychodynamic psychotherapist practising in the United Kingdom. He offers one-to-one therapy for adults and aims to create a supportive, non-judgemental space where people can talk about what is worrying them. Sessions are available in English and Italian and can be discussed at an initial consultation.
He helps people with a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and panic attacks. He also works with relationship and family matters, grief and bereavement, sexual abuse and trauma, and issues around personality and identity. Paolo mentions experience with addictions, eating difficulties and struggles linked to work or life changes.
In sessions he listens closely and encourages people to look beneath what they first bring to therapy. This may mean noticing recurring themes from family of origin, attachment patterns, or areas where people feel stuck or empty. He aims to help clients gain awareness and build self-confidence so they can make changes that matter to them.
Paolo offers open-ended psychotherapy when that fits a person’s needs, and he is willing to discuss session length and arrangements at the first meeting. He uses psychodynamic ideas alongside a client-centred way of working, adapting the pace to what each person needs.
He has eight years of experience and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. International clients can be discussed during the initial contact and practical details are clarified before scheduling.
How psychodynamic and client-centred work online
Psychodynamic therapy helps people notice patterns in their thoughts, feelings and relationships. Online sessions can be a place to reflect on life history, attachment issues and recurring themes that affect current relationships and self-image. Client-centred therapy focuses on the person in front of the counsellor, giving time and understanding so people can speak about what matters most and find their own solutions.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most useful, and then adapt the way of working over time. This is a collaborative process where methods are tried and reviewed to find the best fit for each person.
Check the available session arrangements before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow shorter or more flexible check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals can guide practical details at the initial consultation so sessions suit your schedule and needs.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Italian
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?
He works with a broad range of concerns including anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, panic attacks, trauma and relationship or family problems.
How would you describe the therapy style?
He combines psychodynamic therapy with a client-centred approach, listening closely and helping people notice patterns that affect their life.
What background and experience does he have?
He has eight years of clinical experience working with adults on a variety of issues and therapeutic goals.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Italian.
Can people living outside the UK work with him?
International clients are accepted and this can be discussed during the initial consultation.
How are sessions organised and what formats are available?
Specific session formats should be confirmed before booking; practical arrangements and whether online or in-person meetings suit you are discussed at the first consultation.
How do I begin and what about cost?
To start, use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability; cost varies with location and the subscription can be cancelled at any time.