Paolo De Luca, BACP

Paolo De Luca is a psychodynamic psychotherapist who offers individual therapy for adults of all ages. He provides a supportive, non-judgmental space where people can bring current concerns and also explore deeper emotional patterns and life themes that may be influencing their relationships and wellbeing.

He works with a broad range of difficulties, including low self-esteem, anxiety and depression, loss and bereavement, relationship and family problems, traumatic experiences including sexual abuse, panic attacks, personality disorder, and questions about sexuality and life-stage transitions. Throughout therapy Paolo encourages clients to notice both what is conscious and the underlying material that may shape thoughts, feelings, and behaviour, helping to identify recurring patterns and unacknowledged needs.

Paolo listens closely and works collaboratively to support greater self-awareness, increased confidence, and more adaptive ways of living that reflect each person’s values and goals. He offers open-ended psychotherapy tailored to individual needs and works in both English and Italian. He is affiliated with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), and he offers appointments in person as well as online, with arrangements discussed at an initial consultation.

Psychodynamic and Client-Centered Support Online

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating an accepting, empathic environment in which the client can explore their thoughts and feelings at their own pace. This approach emphasizes the therapeutic relationship and can be helpful for issues such as low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, and life transitions by supporting personal growth and self-directed change.

Psychodynamic Therapy explores how past experiences, unconscious patterns, and emotional conflicts shape current behaviour and relationships. It aims to increase self-understanding and awareness of recurring themes, which can help with anxiety, depression, trauma-related concerns, and ongoing interpersonal difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Paolo will work collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best suit their needs, goals, and preferences. He tailors the work as understanding grows and priorities shift.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can be arranged as video calls, phone conversations, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and circumstances. These options make therapy more accessible for people living abroad or balancing work, family, and other commitments while maintaining the continuity of care provided by registered professionals.