Do you feel stuck, confused, or vulnerable?
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Trauma-informed psychotherapy and neurofeedback for nervous-system regulation.
Paolo IMbazano
If you feel stuck in patterns of anxiety, hypervigilance, shutdown, dissociation, sleep disruption, or relational difficulty, you’re not alone — and change is possible.
I’m Paolo Imbalzano, a UKCP-registered psychotherapist and supervisor, also BACP-registered (MBACP). My approach is body-aware, carefully paced, and formulation-led — supporting stability first, then deeper processing when appropriate.
I offer specialist trauma psychotherapy with a nervous-system centred, somatic approach. Where clinically appropriate, I integrate ILF Neurofeedback to support regulation and stability.
I receive in person in Shinfield, Reading (UK), and online.
A good starting point is to meet for a free 20-minute consultation to explore what you’re looking for and whether my approach feels like a fit.
Book free 20-minute consultation >
Read a brief description of trauma and its manifestations >
Read about symptoms I helped previous clients overcome >
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.
A good starting point is to meet for a free 20-minute consultation to explore what you’re looking for and whether my approach feels like a fit.
Book free 20-minute consultation >
Read about how working with me could help >
Read a brief description of trauma and its manifestations >
Read about symptoms I helped previous clients overcome >
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.
Read more about Neurofeedback >
Other services I offer
Relationships work (Couple psychotherapy / counselling & Group psychotherapy) >
Clinical supervision for counsellors and psychotherapists (qualified or in training) >
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: Book free 20-minute consultation >
T: 07803 049039 • E: paolo@presentingpast.co.uk
Words that accompany my work >
Served areas: Based in Shinfield (Reading, The United Kingdom). I typically work locally (around a 15-mile radius) and online where appropriate. Neurofeedback requires in-person attendance.