Ilaria Calussi, BACP
Ilaria Calussi offers practical, grounded support for people dealing with relationship strain, family tensions, trauma, parenting worries and ADHD challenges.
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and Abuse
- +5 more
About Ilaria
Ilaria Calussi offers practical, grounded support for people dealing with relationship strain, family tensions, trauma, parenting worries and ADHD challenges. Ilaria speaks English and Italian and brings 25 years of clinical work to sessions. They aim to make therapy straightforward and usable from the first meeting.
Ilaria uses a relational way of working that focuses on connection and attachment. Sessions look at patterns in relationships and everyday moments that keep problems going.
Background and approach
The work combines talking, reflection and simple strategies so people can try things between sessions. Their background includes long-term roles in mental health charities, social care and the NHS, including current work at a National Autism Unit. They also run a independent practice and lecture in psychology and counselling at the Open University.
This mix of services gives practical experience of family, community and clinical settings. In sessions Ilaria draws on client-centred ideas so the person sets the pace and priorities. They also use cognitive behavioural techniques to address unhelpful thoughts and Emotionally-Focused and attachment-based ways to repair relationship patterns.
The Gottman Method informs work with partners aiming to improve communication. People who come to Ilaria can expect a warm, down-to-earth presence that values honesty and effort. The approach is collaborative - the therapist listens first and then suggests simple, realistic steps.
Therapy is tailored to what each person actually needs and how they live their life.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 25320 | September 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Ilaria works with
Everything Ilaria lists, in their own terms.
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Immigration issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Ilaria lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Gottman Method
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Systemic Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
Client-centred therapy puts the person's experience at the heart of the session. The therapist follows the client's pace, offers non-judgemental listening and helps people find their own solutions to problems.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most useful, then agree a way of working together. This is a collaborative conversation rather than a fixed prescription.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. Video is useful when visual cues and fuller conversation matter, while phone calls can fit a busy day or need less bandwidth. Live chat and messaging suit shorter check-ins, progress notes or when typing feels easier. These options make it simpler to match therapy to work, family life and travel constraints.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?
Ilaria works with relationship difficulties, family worries, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns and ADHD-related challenges. Additional areas include attachment issues, adoption and foster care matters, communication problems and caregiver stress.
What is Ilaria's general approach to therapy?
Their approach is relational and client-centred, focusing on connections between people and what happens in everyday life. They combine talking, reflection and practical techniques drawn from cognitive and emotion-focused methods.
How much experience does the counsellor have?
Ilaria has 25 years of professional experience working across mental health charities, social care and the NHS, alongside independent practice and lecturing in psychology and counselling.
What credentials and location are listed?
The therapist is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP, and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Italian, and international clients are accepted.
How are sessions delivered online?
Therapy can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
What does therapy cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started with this counsellor?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.
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