Ilaria Calussi, BACP

Ilaria Calussi is a systemic and relational psychotherapist with more than 25 years of professional experience, combining clinical practice, supervision, and teaching. They have completed extensive training in family therapy, gestalt therapy, trauma-informed cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), therapeutic play, clinical supervision, and specialist approaches for autism and ADHD. Ilaria is also a member of the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - a professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom.

Ilaria's career has included roles in prominent mental health organisations such as Place2Be, Mind, Family Action, social care services, and the NHS. Their background spans managing school-based services, supervising children and families social care teams, and a current post at the National Autism Unit within the NHS where they support autistic people and their families. In addition to these roles, Ilaria maintains a private practice and lectures in psychology and counselling at the Open University.

They work with individuals, couples, and families on a wide range of concerns including relationship difficulties, attachment problems, trauma and abuse, neurodiversity, issues of gender and sexuality, stress, and anxiety. Their clinical style is rooted in systemic and intersectional practice and draws on attachment theory, neuroscience, and creative methods to tailor therapy to each person or family.

Personal experience of solo parenting, neurodivergence, and queer relationships informs Ilaria's down-to-earth and empathetic approach. They aim to offer a supportive space where people can explore challenges, strengthen resilience, and work toward meaningful change.