Loredana Locci

Qualifications

  • BSc (Hons) in Counselling & Psychotherapy
  • M.A. in Counselling & Psychotherapy,Integrative Modalities, 2025-2027 
  • Certification in Reality Therapy & Choice Theory
  • MIACP
  • ADHD
  • Couples Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
Psychotherapist, reality/choice therapist, couples therapist

Loredana Locci

Basic Philosophy

Psychotherapy promotes personal fulfilment and is much more than just a way of dealing with suffering, anxiety, discomfort, unease: it is also an opportunity for growth. People undertake a journey supported by the therapist, in a safe, non-judgmental and empathetic environment, where they develop a greater awareness of their own way of being and acting. As a result, they become capable of making courageous choices towards their authentic fulfilment. They also become more capable of utilising their resources and exploiting their talents. The true purpose of psychotherapy is not (only) to reduce the symptoms of psychological and emotional distress, but to enhance positive qualities such as personal growth, compassion, joy, peace, self-esteem, the experience of spiritual connection and love. In her practice, Loredana also works with neurodivergent clients, an approach that requires the affirmation of neurodiversity and considers neurological differences as natural variations, not as defects to be “corrected”. The use of direct and literal communication, adaptation to sensory needs (e.g., dimming the lights), permission to stimulate, and the incorporation of special interests into the session are key methods in working with neurodivergent clients.

Academic Background

Loredana’s academic background includes a Bachelor's degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy, several certifications including couples therapy, ADHD, Reality Therapy & Choice Theory, and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy. Loredana is currently pursuing a Master's degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy, in the Integrative Modality. Her work experience spans several fields, including sales in multinational companies, business ownership, private teaching of literature, and psychotherapy. In addition to English her knowledge of several languages, such as French, Italian, and German, allows Loredana to communicate with her clients in the language in which they feel most comfortable.

Loredana Locci

Qualifications

Masters in Psychotherapy, Higher Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy, Bachelor (Hons) in Deaf Studies. Joanne trained as a psychotherapist at Dublin Business School and also holds a registration with the Registry of Irish Sign Language Interpreters after completing a degree in Deaf Studies at Trinity College Dublin.

Loredana Locci

Work Experience

Joanne has worked in both public and private psychotherapy practice as a student and graduate psychotherapist. She works in a humanistic integrative way, focusing on the client and their potential for growth and self-integration. Methods are adapted based on the client’s needs and what they bring to the room, as opposed to using one fixed method. Joanne has experience working with issues such as depression, anxiety, identity issues, trauma, addiction, family systems, abuse, and relationship problems.

Underpinning Philosophy

Although trained in a humanistic manner, Joanne pulls from the integrative elements of her training quite frequently by using methods from psychodynamic, gestalt and existential therapies.

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