Ciro De Pau , NCPS

Ciro De Pau is an Italian-born therapist living and working in the United Kingdom who offers sessions in both English and Italian. He combines an interest in unconscious processes with attention to the biology of the brain-body connection to build a rounded understanding of stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and related difficulties.

Working from psychodynamic and humanistic perspectives alongside cognitive behavioral techniques, he draws on a range of evidence-informed methods to help people identify repetitive patterns, understand emotional responses and develop practical strategies for change. His training and practical experience include university study and clinical work with people affected by childhood and adulthood trauma, identity issues, PTSD, personality disorders, anxiety, panic attacks, eating disorders and depression.

Ciro places emphasis on collaborative work, helping individuals clarify goals and recognise the steps needed to reach them. He aims to create a supportive environment where exploration of feelings, behaviours and relationships can lead to improved wellbeing and greater self-understanding. He holds the NCPS credential, a professional qualification in psychotherapy that reflects training and competence in therapeutic practice.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Ciro draws on Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to guide online work. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape expectations of others and helps address difficulties with trust, closeness and abandonment issues, which can be useful for people struggling with relationship and intimacy-related concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a nonjudgmental, empathetic stance that helps people explore their values, identity and self-esteem at their own pace. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, offering practical tools for managing anxiety, depression, stress and sleep problems.

Finding the right fit is part of the process, and Ciro approaches therapy collaboratively, working with each person to choose or blend approaches based on their needs, goals and preferences. This collaborative process helps ensure the therapeutic style matches what the client hopes to achieve.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage - video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging - making it easier to arrange sessions around work, family and other commitments. These options increase accessibility for people in different locations and allow therapy to continue in formats that suit individual communication preferences.