Paolo De Luca, BACP

Paolo De Luca is a psychodynamic psychotherapist with eight years of clinical experience. He offers individual therapy in English and Italian and meets adults who want a space to think and speak about difficult feelings and life events.

Paolo creates a calm, non-judgmental atmosphere where people can talk about what worries them now. He listens closely and helps clients notice patterns that may be shaping their choices and relationships. Sessions invite honest conversation about emotions, relationships and past experiences.

He works with a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, grief, addictions and relationship difficulties. He also supports people coping with trauma, panic attacks, personality-related struggles and life changes. Paolo pays attention to family of origin issues and attachment patterns that show up in daily life.

In sessions he encourages exploration of both current problems and underlying themes. That might mean talking through events, noticing repeating behaviours, or reflecting on feelings that feel hard to name. The aim is to help people build self-awareness and more confidence in their choices.

Paolo offers open-ended psychotherapy when that suits the person’s needs, and can discuss length and frequency during an initial consultation. He works in person and online, and will clarify practical arrangements before therapy starts.

How Paolo’s approaches work online

Psychodynamic therapy focuses on how past relationships and life events shape how a person thinks and feels today. Online sessions give time to talk about recurring patterns, difficult memories and emotional reactions so these can be understood and changed.

Client-Centred Therapy centres on the person’s experience in the here and now. The therapist offers a listening, empathetic presence and helps the client find their own solutions. This approach can help with low self-esteem, anxiety and relationship concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Paolo will explore your needs, goals and preferences with you and suggest whether a more exploratory psychodynamic pace or a person-led client-centred way would suit best. This choice is made together and can change over time as needs develop.

Practical benefits of online therapy include easier scheduling and fitting sessions around work or family life. Online meetings can reduce travel time and make it simpler to attend from different locations, including if you live outside the therapist's immediate area. Confirm the specific session formats offered before booking so you know how appointments will be arranged.