Welcome, Benvenuti
Together, in your journey
Offering therapy in English and in Italian.
Is This You?
Life can look fine on the outside, but feel very different on the inside.
From the outside, your life probably looks as though it's going well. You're managing work, relationships and responsibilities. To everyone else, you seem to have it all together.
But underneath it all, you're carrying something that's becoming harder to ignore.
Perhaps you've lived with anxiety for so long that it's become your normal. Maybe you've lost touch with yourself, your relationship doesn't feel the way it once did, or you're carrying a loss that's never really left you. Perhaps you feel lonely, even when you're surrounded by people.
You've been coping for so long that you've almost convinced yourself this is just who you are.
I'm Luisa. For over 20 years, I've worked with adults and couples experiencing many of these same challenges, offering a calm, reflective space where we can begin to make sense of what's happening together.
If this resonates with you, I'd love to help.
My Location
I work with clients online throughout the UK via secure Zoom sessions, offering the same thoughtful and confidential therapeutic space wherever you are.
For those who prefer to meet in person, I also offer a limited number of appointments from my consulting room in the heart of Blackheath Village, South East London, just five minutes from the station.
Online Therapy
If you're wondering whether online therapy is right for you, you're not alone. It's one of the questions I'm asked most often.
Over the past six years, I've seen that meaningful therapy isn't defined by the room we're in, but by the relationship we build together. Many people are surprised by how quickly online sessions begin to feel natural.
Meeting online also means you can access therapy from wherever you feel most comfortable. If you'd like to know more about how it works, you'll find answers to some of the most common questions in the FAQs below.
Kind Words from Clients...
"Working with Luisa has been a truly valuable experience. From the very beginning I felt welcomed, listened to and accepted without judgement. Her thoughtful, empathetic and compassionate therapeutic approach helped me understand myself on a much deeper level and make sense of patterns I had struggled with for years. I always felt safe, supported and genuinely cared for. I would wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for a kind, insightful, and skilled therapist."
Victoria S
July 2026
"Luisa was my therapist for a few years and I had a wonderful experience with her, she helped me navigate some issues and I really enjoyed working with her. We connected both in person and remotely over time and it worked really well. She was also very gracious about my decision regarding ending our sessions and I really did appreciate that."
VB
2026
"Luisa helped me navigate a critical time with compassion, intelligence and honesty. Her insights were perceptive and helped shape the way I saw myself in context of what I’ve been through which has had lasting positive effect in many areas of my life. I will always be grateful that I had her as a therapist."
E.C.
2026
I Work With People Who...
feel anxious, overwhelmed or emotionally stuck
are struggling in their relationships or finding communication difficult
are living with grief, loss or experiences they haven't been able to move beyond
feel disconnected, isolated or unsure of where they belong
have moved country, culture or language and are navigating questions of identity and home
are looking for thoughtful, longer-term therapy rather than a quick fix
A Thoughtful Approach to Therapy
Discovering lasting change starts with understanding yourself. Together, we'll explore the thoughts, experiences and relationships that shape how you feel today.
Life can move so quickly that it's easy to keep going without ever really stopping to ask how you're doing. Therapy offers something different. It's a space to slow down, talk openly and begin to understand what's happening beneath the surface.
My work is grounded in psychoanalytic psychotherapy. Rather than offering quick fixes or coping strategies alone, we'll explore your experiences, relationships and patterns together, helping you develop a deeper understanding of yourself and the reasons you may be feeling the way you do.
Over the years, I've worked with people experiencing anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, trauma, addiction and questions of identity. Alongside my private practice, I've also volunteered with a national mental health charity.
Having left my own country to build a life elsewhere, I have a particular interest in supporting people navigating migration, identity and belonging. Sometimes it's only when we pause that we begin to understand where we are, how we got here, and what needs to change.
Your Session
The initial therapy session lasts 60–75 minutes, with future sessions lasting 50 minutes.
This initial, slightly longer, session allows us to begin our work together at a comfortable pace, without feeling rushed, and leaves time to discuss any questions that arise.
Fees
I know that cost is an important part of deciding whether therapy feels right for you, so I like to be transparent about my fees.
Free 20–30 minute introductory conversation
Individual therapy: £70–£85 per session (depending on your circumstances and the type of support required).
Couples counselling: £130 per session
I also offer a limited number of reduced-fee spaces. If you'd like to find out more, please get in touch.
Ending Your Therapy
As therapy progresses, it's common for experiences of endings and loss to become part of the conversation. Together, we'll explore these at a pace that feels right for you.
When the time comes to bring our work together to an end, we'll prepare for it thoughtfully. Ending therapy is an important part of the process, giving you the opportunity to reflect on how far you've come and leave feeling supported as you move forward.
Let's Talk
If you would like to speak with me about therapy, please get in touch by either e-mail (bloomluisa@gmail.com) or telephone (07947 308 553). Before booking an initial consultation, it is helpful to have a chat on the phone. You wont need to book straight away – you can have time to think it over if you wish.
All enquires are usually answered within 24 hours, and all contact is strictly confidential.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between counselling and therapy?
Counselling is usually a good way to help with a current problem; something that can be discussed and - hopefully - resolved within a limited number of sessions. Over a certain number of weeks the understanding of the problem improves and away forward becomes clear. Therapy often describes work that goes a bit deeper, towards more substantial life issues and problems having a deeper effect on the client’s life. Therapy often requires a long-term approach, so the number of sessions can be open-ended.
Which option is most suitable depends on the client and the difficulties they are facing. In some cases counselling works well as an ongoing, longer-term option - or therapy can manage to resolve an issue in just a few sessions.
What Is Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy?
Psychoanalytic psychotherapy isn't about being given advice or told what to do. It's a conversation that unfolds over time, helping you understand the unconscious patterns, relationships and experiences that influence how you think, feel and relate to others. By making sense of what's beneath the surface, lasting change becomes possible.
How long will I need to have Therapy?
How long a period of therapy lasts will vary from person to person and depend on the depth of the issues they are facing.
I usually discuss with the person for a set of sessions after which we can reflect on how you are feeling and see if you wish to continue and what is to be expected.
How long will I have to wait for an appointment?
My aim is to offer a first appointment - known as an initial assessment - in 1 week. Then we would arrange to meet at least once a week, possibly to take place at the same time every week, that is convenient for you and where I have availability.
Will everything I say be kept confidential?
Everything that is said within the therapy room is private - this is one of the main ways therapy differs from talking to a friend or relative. Once you are comfortable with the format of weekly sessions and the safe space provided, you will find the freedom to speak in confidence is of great value.
Note that there are some situations where you may be a risk to yourself or others, and there the law requires that I notify an authority; in these cases I may not be able to keep total confidentiality. Breaking confidentiality is very rare though, and only happens after the person concerned has been informed.
Can I bring a friend or relative with me?
Usually I am asked this question by people who are nervous about entering into therapy. This anxiety is understandable, but a key aspect of therapy is that you should feel free to talk about any issues you feel are important to you. Having someone else with you who can be connected to those issues makes opening-up more difficult, so for this reason I do not see clients accompanied by friends or family.
How does online Therapy work?
If you've never had therapy online before, it's completely natural to wonder whether it can feel as meaningful as meeting in person. It's one of the questions I'm asked most often.
Having worked exclusively online for the past six years, I can honestly say that it can. The relationship between therapist and client is at the heart of therapy, and that connection develops just as naturally online as it does in a consulting room.
Sessions take place on Zoom, once a week, and last 50 minutes. You'll receive a private link before your first appointment, and all you'll need is a quiet space, a reliable internet connection, and a device with a camera and microphone.
Many people are surprised by how quickly online therapy begins to feel natural. Being in the comfort of your own home can often make it easier to relax and talk openly.
Online therapy offers:
- The flexibility to access therapy wherever you are.
- Greater consistency, even when life gets busy or you're travelling.
- The privacy and comfort of your own space.
- The freedom to choose the therapist who feels right for you, not just the one closest to you.
If you're unsure whether online therapy is right for you, that's absolutely okay. An initial conversation is simply a chance to meet, ask questions, and see whether working together feels like the right fit.
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