Luigi Romanelli, AASW

Luigi Romanelli is an AASW social worker with 20 years of clinical practice. He offers practical, down-to-earth counselling aimed at people feeling stuck by stress, relationships, sexuality or changes in life. Sessions focus on slowing things down to notice patterns and find clearer choices.

Luigi commonly supports people whose confidence or daily functioning is affected by anxiety, addiction or relationship strain. He often works with men who are negotiating identity, intimacy and responsibility, and also supports women seeking steadier connection and direction. He brings attention to real-life pressures rather than quick fixes.

His style is collaborative and conversational. Therapy involves active reflection and noticing between sessions, and an emphasis on emotional regulation and clearer communication. Luigi combines client-centred counselling, clinical hypnotherapy and mindfulness-based strategies to suit each person’s pace.

He has experience addressing a wide range of concerns including chronic pain, caregiver stress, body image, eating issues, avoidance and attachment difficulties. Luigi also works with intimacy-related matters such as kink and alternative sex culture, sexual performance and commitment issues. Practical steps and small changes are a focus so progress can hold up under everyday stress.

Luigi practises in Australia and provides flexible online counselling for clients across the country. He works within professional and ethical standards as an AASW social worker and is a mandatory reporter under Australian law.

How Luigi's approaches translate to online therapy

Client-centred therapy places the person’s experience at the heart of sessions. The therapist listens without judgement, follows what matters most to the client and helps them explore options. This approach suits people wanting a respectful space to work through relationship, identity or stress issues.

Hypnotherapy is used conversationally to support focused attention and self-regulation. It can help with habits, performance concerns and managing stress by guiding people to notice responses and try different ways of reacting.

Mindfulness-based strategies teach simple exercises in attention and breathing to reduce reactivity and improve day-to-day regulation. These techniques can help with anxiety, chronic pain and the emotional strain that comes with long-term health challenges.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels comfortable, then tailor methods collaboratively. Clients take part in deciding what to try and when to adjust the plan.

Confirm the current session options before booking so you know what is offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, avoid travel time and keep follow-ups brief when needed. It also allows continuity of care for people managing chronic conditions or complex schedules, with practical tools you can practise between appointments.