Overview

I have experience of working with clients presenting a range of difficulties including anxiety, low mood/depression patterns, relationship issues, trauma / PTSD / complex PTSD, attachment-related difficulties, ADHD, ASD, and OCD patterns.
For an extended list, please see Help is at hand and Specialisms.

Professional accreditation / registration

  • UKCP Accredited Member — I practise in line with the UKCP Code of Ethics and Professional Practice.

  • BACP Registered Member (MBACP) — I practise in line with the BACP Ethical Framework.

I am also listed in the UKCP Supervisor Directory and as BACP Supervisor.

My therapeutic orientation

My work is mindfulness- and body-informed, and formulation-led. This means we build a shared map of what is happening, agree priorities and pace, and review progress regularly.

In my practice I integrate psychotherapeutic elements from several modalities, including:

  • Relational Transactional Analysis (Humanistic)

  • Relational Psychoanalysis and Psychodynamic psychotherapy

  • Sensorimotor Psychotherapy and other somatic psychotherapy approaches

  • IFS (Internal Family Systems) parts work

  • EMDR

  • Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR)

  • Neurofeedback (where clinically appropriate)

  • Cognitive and behavioural approaches when helpful.

My practice is guided by the Relational Transactional Analysis Principles and the Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Guiding Principles (see Guiding principles of my practice). My work is also informed by contemporary neuroscience—particularly research on trauma, attachment, and nervous-system regulation.

Core trainings (highlights)

My core trainings include:

  • Relational Transactional Analysis Psychotherapy (MSc, Diploma, CTA-P)

  • Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Level 1 (trauma and survival responses) and Level 2 (developmental & relational trauma)

  • Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR) — all levels (with Dr Frank Corrigan)

  • EMDR training (Parts 1–3)

  • Neurofeedback training

  • Diploma in Clinical Supervision

  • Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling

  • Diploma NLP Master Practitioner

I am currently undertaking further academic study in clinical psychology.

Read more: See the complete list of qualifications/trainings/CPDs >

Read more: notes about the primary modalities I practise

Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR)

DBR is a trauma psychotherapy that aims to process traumatic experience by tracking the original sequence of physiological responses that occurred when the nervous system was alerted to threat or attachment disruption. Many people find it supports deep processing while helping reduce the risk of overwhelm.
Read more: A jargon-free description of DBR and current evidence >

Sensorimotor Psychotherapy (SP)

Sensorimotor Psychotherapy is a trauma and attachment approach that welcomes the body as an integral source of information. It supports resourcing and the processing of traumatic, developmental, and relational experience through somatic, emotional, and cognitive integration.
Read more: What is Sensorimotor Psychotherapy? >

Neurofeedback

Neurofeedback (EEG biofeedback) uses sensors on the scalp to measure brain activity and provide real-time feedback (visual, auditory and/or kinaesthetic). Over time, this can support the brain’s capacity for self-regulation. I integrate neurofeedback with psychotherapy where clinically appropriate.
Read more: Neurofeedback > Neurofeedback research link >

Relational Transactional Analysis

Relational Transactional Analysis is the foundation of my work and supports an approach that is both relational and psychologically deep. Combined with the modalities above, it allows a flexible and comprehensive way of working with trauma, attachment, and relational patterns.
Read more: Trauma >

Professional memberships

  • International Association of Relational Transactional Analysis (IARTA)

  • European Association for Transactional Analysis (EATA)

  • Member of Metanoia Institute, bound by its clinical codes of ethics and professional practice

Read more: previous professional background

Before working full time as a psychotherapist and clinical supervisor, I worked in telecommunications for over 25 years. My earlier qualifications include a degree in computer science (University of Pisa), an MBA (Technology Management), and project/programme and business analysis qualifications.

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

Served areas: Based in Shinfield (Reading, UK). I typically work locally (around a 15-mile radius) and online where appropriate. Neurofeedback requires in-person attendance.