Welcome, Benvenuti
Together, in your journey
Offering therapy in English and in Italian.
We Live Complex Lives, Pressured by Change
Throughout our lives, difficult issues, ranging from grief to interpersonal conflict often confront us.
Today’s “global connectivity” may leave us feeling isolated from those we care about – and at times from ourselves. Over the past years, I have developed my private practice, as well as volunteering for a national mental health charity. I am experienced in working with anxiety, depression, anger issues, relationship problems, addiction and traumatic experiences.
Having experienced for myself, the emotional challenges brought on by leaving my own country behind, I am interested in working with displacement issues ranging from the consequences of migration to defining one’s identity.
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
My Approach
I practice psychoanalytic psychotherapy
Psychotherapy is a long term treatment which focuses on gaining insight into the underlying causes of emotional problems. The aim is to understand how we relate to each other and the world, and how we experience events on a conscious and unconscious level. Our hidden feelings inform our behaviour and the way we relate to others.
With our therapeutical work, we aim to bring to consciousness the most latent sentiments and give them space to transform. My approach is influenced by three elements:
- 15 years of clinical training and practice in psychoanalytic psychotherapy
- 25 years experience of working across diverse cultures in complex urban settings both in the US and Europe
- 30 years experience of working/studying arts and media
As a psychotherapist I offer you a safe, confidential environment from which to explore difficult feelings.
I am with you throughout your therapeutical journey.I believe that angst arises from our life experiences which are unique to us: through listening and conversations, I aim for you to find your own solution.
Your Session
The first session is between 60 and 75 minutes depending on the matters you wish to discuss and your questions.
The length of the following sessions is 50 minutes.
Fees
The cost of your session is based on your income and frequency of your sessions.
Missed sessions will be charged for, but when possible, I will always attempt to re-schedule the session.
I also offer a limited number of low-cost places. Please email me with your enquiry.
Ending Your Therapy
As part of the therapy, your experience with endings and losses is certain to emerge and be discussed.
When the time to complete your therapy will arrive, we will prepare in advance for it to be an integral part of your therapeutical journey.
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.
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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