Paolo De Luca, BACP

Paolo De Luca is a psychodynamic psychotherapist based in the United Kingdom. He has eight years of clinical experience and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). Paolo meets people in English and Italian and offers time to talk about what matters most to them.

Paolo keeps sessions simple and focused. He offers a supportive, non-judgemental space where people can speak about current problems. He listens closely and helps clients notice patterns that might be holding them back.

His practice covers a wide range of concerns. These include relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, intimacy issues, jealousy, low self-esteem, anxiety and depression. He also works with grief, addiction, anger, eating issues, panic, personality difficulties and life changes.

Paolo uses psychodynamic work to help people explore deeper themes and early life influences. He also draws on client-centred principles to keep the sessions grounded in the client’s experience. Sessions can be open-ended so the pace and length depend on each person’s needs.

People can discuss in an initial consultation whether they prefer meeting in person or online. Paolo aims to support people to build awareness, strengthen self-confidence and find healthier ways of living.

How his approaches translate to online therapy

Paolo works with psychodynamic ideas and client-centred principles. Psychodynamic therapy looks at patterns from past relationships and early experiences. It helps when someone wants to understand why they react a certain way or why some issues keep returning.

Client-centred work focuses on the person in the room. The therapist follows the client’s pace and reflects what they notice. This approach suits people who want a space to be heard and to build self-understanding.

Finding the right way of working is part of the process. Paolo will talk with each person about their needs, goals and preferences and decide together what to try. That collaborative choice helps shape whether sessions lean more towards exploring past patterns or staying with present experience.

Practical benefits of online sessions can include fitting therapy around work or family life and reducing travel time. Some people prefer shorter check-ins by phone or audio when they have low bandwidth or need a quick conversation. Confirm the current session options before booking so arrangements match what you need.