Paolo De Luca, BACP

Paolo De Luca is a Psychodynamic Psychotherapist who provides individual therapy for adults across the lifespan. He creates a supportive, non-judgmental environment where people can speak openly about their concerns and explore the feelings and patterns that shape their lives.

Paolo works with clients from diverse backgrounds and with a wide range of presenting issues, including low self-esteem, anxiety and depression, loss and bereavement, relationship and family difficulties, traumatic experiences, life-stage crises, panic attacks, sexual abuse, questions about sexuality, and personality-related concerns. During therapy he invites clients to raise what matters most to them and to look beneath immediate problems to uncover recurring themes or unconscious patterns that may be contributing to distress.

Through careful listening and reflective work, Paolo supports individuals to increase self-awareness, build confidence, and consider new ways of living that feel healthier and more fulfilling. He offers open-ended psychotherapy tailored to each person’s needs and preferences, and works in both English and Italian. Paolo holds the BACP credential - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and offers appointments in person as well as online, all of which can be discussed at an initial consultation.

Integrating Psychodynamic and Client-Centered Approaches Online

Paolo integrates psychodynamic and client-centered approaches to help people explore current difficulties and the deeper patterns that contribute to them. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on providing empathic, non-judgmental listening and support so clients can clarify their feelings, build self-worth, and find their own direction; it is often helpful for issues like low self-esteem, relationship concerns, and life transitions.

Psychodynamic Therapy invites exploration of unconscious themes, early relationships, and recurring patterns in emotions and behavior. This approach can be useful for understanding trauma responses, attachment difficulties, personality-related concerns, and long-standing emotional problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Paolo works collaboratively with each person to identify the methods that best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and he adjusts the work as understanding grows.

Online therapy with Paolo is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexible options for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier for clients to access consistent support from licensed professionals without the need to travel, and they allow therapy to continue across distances and life changes.