Do you feel stuck, confused, or vulnerable?
Hello, and welcome
I’m Paolo Imbalzano — a UKCP-registered psychotherapist, UKCP-registered supervisor, and BACP Registered Member (MBACP).
I offer specialist trauma psychotherapy with a nervous-system centred, somatic approach. Where clinically appropriate, I integrate ILF Neurofeedback to support regulation and stability.
Click here to read more about my approach to individual psychotherapy.
When talking therapies don’t feel like enough
Sometimes we can understand what’s happening, yet the body continues to react with anxiety, hypervigilance, shutdown, dissociation, sleep disruption, fatigue, or chronic stress patterns. This can reflect survival responses shaped by past experiences.
With the right support, the nervous system can regain balance — and life can start to feel more workable.
As stabilisation develops, therapy may include trauma processing and, later, the work of post-trauma growth — rebuilding choice, connection, vitality, and a more secure sense of self.
Click here for a brief description of trauma and its manifestations.
How I work
My approach is formulation-led, carefully paced, and tailored to you. We agree a plan, review progress regularly, and adjust as needed. I provide a safe, confidential, non-judgmental, and compassionate environment.
My integrative background includes Transactional Analysis, Relational psychotherapy, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, IFS (Internal Family Systems) parts work, Deep Brain Reorienting, among others.
ILF Neurofeedback (in-person)
I offer ILF Neurofeedback integrated with psychotherapy, or as a standalone service to support stability, sleep, and self-regulation. Neurofeedback requires in-person attendance.
Click here to learn more about Neurofeedback.
Other services I offer
Couple psychotherapy / counselling. Click here to read more about my approach to couple psychotherapy.
Clinical supervision for counsellors and psychotherapists (qualified or in training). Click here to read more about Clinical Supervision.
Group psychotherapy. Click here to read more about my approach to group psychotherapy.
Practicalities
Individuals 16+. Couples or group work by arrangement.
In person (Individuals and Couples; in Shinfield, Reading) and online (Individuals, Couples, Groups; via Zoom).
Short, medium, and long-term work available.
Book a complimentary 20-minute consultation
If you would like to explore working together, you’re welcome to book a free 20-minute consultation.
W: Get in Touch >
T: 07803 049039 • E: paolo@presentingpast.co.uk