Luisa Passalacqua, BACP
Compassionate UK therapist for complex life challenges
- Family and trauma
- Multilingual care
- Online sessions
About Luisa Passalacqua
Luisa Passalacqua is a UK-based therapist with 12 years of professional experience who supports people through family conflict, trauma and abuse, sleep difficulties, anger management and a wide range of emotional and life challenges. She holds the BACP credential - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, the UK professional association for counselling and psychotherapy - and draws on that training to offer thoughtful, evidence-informed care. Luisa works in English, French and Italian, and has experience working with people from different cultural backgrounds and locations.
She creates an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be shared honestly and explored collaboratively. Her approach blends practical strategies with a compassionate focus on the client as a whole person, helping individuals identify values, manage stress and rebuild relationships where needed. Luisa emphasizes the courage it takes to seek change and aims to support each person through the process, offering steady guidance as clients work toward a more fulfilling and balanced life.
Her practice addresses a broad spectrum of concerns, and she tailors therapeutic work to each client’s needs and goals, helping them move from survival toward greater resilience and well-being.
She creates an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be shared honestly and explored collaboratively. Her approach blends practical strategies with a compassionate focus on the client as a whole person, helping individuals identify values, manage stress and rebuild relationships where needed. Luisa emphasizes the courage it takes to seek change and aims to support each person through the process, offering steady guidance as clients work toward a more fulfilling and balanced life.
Her practice addresses a broad spectrum of concerns, and she tailors therapeutic work to each client’s needs and goals, helping them move from survival toward greater resilience and well-being.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / 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
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Existential Therapy Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Gottman Method Hypnotherapy Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems Systemic Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Luisa Passalacqua have?
Luisa Passalacqua has 12 years of professional experience working with individuals and families on a range of emotional and life challenges.
Is Luisa Passalacqua a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the BACP credential - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, which is the UK professional association for counselling and psychotherapy.
In which languages does Luisa Passalacqua provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English, French and Italian.
Where is Luisa Passalacqua located?
Luisa is located 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 care with Luisa Passalacqua
Luisa integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Attachment-Based Therapy into her online practice. ACT helps people relate differently to difficult thoughts and feelings by teaching acceptance, clarifying personal values and encouraging committed action toward meaningful goals - it can be useful for stress, anxiety and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in relationships that often begin early in life; it helps clients understand how those patterns affect current connections and supports healthier ways of relating in families and partnerships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is also used to identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and to build practical skills for managing symptoms such as low mood or sleep problems.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Luisa works collaboratively with each person to explore which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences, and she adapts the work over time so therapy remains relevant and effective.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can be scheduled as video calls or phone conversations, or conducted via live chat and text-based messaging to suit different schedules and comfort levels. Like many licensed professionals, Luisa uses these formats to make consistent, accessible care possible for clients across locations and time zones.