Claudia Castiglione, BACP

Claudia Castiglione uses a psychodynamic and trauma-informed lens to help people who are struggling with relationships, loss and emotional pain. She works from the view that clients know their own stories and already carry strengths that can support change. Claudia makes space for honest, steady conversation and practical steps forward.

Claudia has four years of professional experience and holds BACP accreditation. She has supported people dealing with anxiety, depression, addiction and complex reactions to trauma and abuse. She also addresses issues around intimacy, self-esteem and eating and body-image concerns.

Her approach brings together psychodynamic ideas about how past experiences shape present feelings, trauma-focused work for processing painful events, and Internal Family Systems to notice different parts of a person. Sessions are paced to each person, with attention to safety and what feels manageable.

Claudia helps people talk through relationship strain, parenting pressures and career stress, and she can support those navigating identity and LGBT-related concerns. She also offers focused work on grief, anger and coping with life changes.

People who choose Claudia usually want a collaborative counsellor who listens closely and helps set clear, attainable goals. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then book sessions according to the therapist's schedule.

How psychodynamic and trauma-focused work adapts to online therapy

Psychodynamic therapy looks at how past experiences influence current feelings and relationships. In sessions this often means noticing patterns in thought and emotion and gently tracing where those patterns began. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on processing and reducing the hold of painful events, using careful, paced techniques to help people feel less overwhelmed. Internal Family Systems helps people identify and listen to the different parts of themselves, so they can calm inner conflict and make kinder choices.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels manageable, and then together they will try methods that fit the person's needs. This collaborative process helps tailor the mix of psychodynamic, trauma-focused or parts-based work to each person.

The practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions around busy lives and reducing travel time. Online work can make it easier to keep appointments during work breaks or when caring responsibilities make getting to an office hard. The biography does not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm the available options before booking to ensure they suit your routine.