KNOW YOURSELF WITH LUCIANO COUNSELLING & THERAPY
Counselling for Children, Young People & Adults – In Person in Ely, Cambridgeshire & Online Across the UK
COUNSELLING AND THERAPY IN A SAFE, SUPPORTIVE SPACE
Welcome, and thank you for visiting Luciano Counselling & Therapy
My name is Luciano, and I am a qualified counsellor providing both short- and long-term therapy to adults, young people, and children. I work in person in Ely, Cambridgeshire, and also offer online counselling across the UK via Zoom.
I began my journey into counselling because I have always been passionate about supporting people through challenges and helping them discover their own strengths. Over the years, I have worked extensively with children, young people, and adults, particularly around areas such as neurodiversity, anxiety, self-esteem, and life transitions.
My own life experiences have taught me the importance of understanding, empathy, and creating a safe space where people feel heard. This has shaped the way I work as a therapist with warmth, openness, and professionalism.
Qualifications
Currently completing a BSc (Hons) Psychology and Counselling with the Open University.
Level 4 Diploma in Counselling Practice
TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Autism (RQF)
ISSUES I Can Help WITH
I provide counselling for children, young people, and adults who are facing challenges in their lives. My work is centred on creating a safe and supportive space where you can explore your experiences, develop coping strategies, and work towards positive change.
I work in a way that recognises that everyone’s story is unique. By combining evidence-based approaches such as CBT 3rd Generation techniques with a compassionate and integrative style, I help clients build resilience, process difficult feelings, and discover new ways of moving forward.
Much of my practice involves supporting clients with:
Anxiety, stress, and emotional regulation
Low self-esteem and confidence issues
Relationship and family difficulties
The impact of trauma and loss
Repetitive or compulsive behaviours (e.g. hair pulling)
Neurodiversity (including ASD & ADHD)
For children and young people, counselling can also support emotional development, learning, and wellbeing — especially for those who may find school or social situations overwhelming.
How Counselling Can Help
Counselling offers a safe, confidential space where you can:
Talk openly without judgement
Understand yourself
better
Develop healthier coping strategies
Improve your relationships with others
Increase self-acceptance and confidence
Create positive changes in your life
I am committed to providing counselling that is:
Respectful
I value every client’s individuality and perspective.
Professional
I work within the BACP Ethical Framework and maintain the highest standards of confidentiality and care.
Inclusive
I have a particular interest in neurodiversity and believe in celebrating difference.
Collaborative
Together we set goals and work at your pace.
CONTACT ME
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions about how counselling works, or to arrange an initial assessment appointment. This enables us to discuss the reasons you are thinking of coming to counselling, whether it could be helpful for you and whether I am the right therapist to help. I aim to respond to all enquiries as quickly as possible.
MY LOCATION
I offer counselling sessions for children, young people, and adults in a safe and supportive environment.
In-person sessions take place in Ely, Cambridgeshire, within easy reach of Littleport, March, and Downham Market. I also provide online counselling across the UK via Zoom.
Whether you prefer to meet face-to-face or connect remotely, I aim to make counselling as accessible and flexible as possible to suit your needs.
Sessions & Fees
Initial Consultation (Free): I provide a free 30–45 minute consultation. This is an opportunity for us to meet, talk through what brings you to counselling, and decide together if working with me feels right for you.
Ongoing Sessions: £50 per session (usually 50 minutes).
Cancellations
Cancellations made at least 48 hours in advance will not be charged. Cancellations made with less than 48 hours’ notice will be charged at half the session rate (£25). This policy allows me to keep sessions available for those who may be waiting.
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 counselling?
How long a period of counselling lasts will vary from person to person and depend on the depth of the issues they are facing. For some people a couple of sessions helps to bring their problems into focus, and they feel ready to move forward; other problems may require more of an open-ended approach.
Before we begin any work we will agree on the number of sessions we’ll undertake, and at the end of that number review our progress. As long as we both agree further therapy will be of benefit to you, sessions can continue.
How long will I have to wait for an appointment?
My aim is to offer a first appointment - known as an initial assessment - within 1-2 weeks. Then we would arrange a set number of counselling sessions to take place at the same time every week, that is convenient for you and where I have availabity. How quickly these sessions can begin will depend on the availabity of that free ‘slot’.
Will everything I say be kept confidential?
Everything that is said within the counselling room is private - this is one of the main ways counselling and therapy differ from talking to a friend or relative. Once you are comfortable with the format of weekly sessions and the safe space they provide, 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 counselling, or when they are looking for support in coming to see a therapist. 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 those issues makes this opening-up more difficult, so for this reason I do not see clients accompanied by friends or family.
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