Umberto Crisanti

Professional Profile

Ciao and welcome, I am Umberto, an accredited CBT psychotherapist and supervisor in the UK (BABCP), a Cognitive-Constructive Psychotherapist in Italy, and an accredited EMDR therapist recognised in the UK and Europe.

I view emotional suffering not as pathology or personal failure, but as the expression of trauma, a word that stems from Latin and means wound, shaping how we feel, think, and respond to the world. Much of our distress, including chronic self doubt, emotional disconnection, and anxiety in relationships, does not arise because something is wrong with us. Rather, it often reflects the intelligent adaptations we made in response to trauma early in life.

Trauma, as I see it, is not defined solely by what happened to us, but by what happened inside us as a result. It may take the form of what is often called Big T trauma, such as overt experiences of threat, loss, or harm. Just as powerfully, it may arise through small t trauma, the more subtle yet pervasive experiences of emotional absence, unmet needs, or a lack of being truly seen and responded to. These adaptations once helped us survive. Yet, when they remain unexamined, they can leave us feeling caught in repeating cycles of distress and disconnection.

My work is grounded in attachment theory, recognising how our earliest relationships shape our sense of self, our emotional patterns, and our capacity to feel safe with others. I approach trauma as a wound, not simply something that happened in the past, but something that continues to live within the body, the emotions, and the beliefs we hold about ourselves and our place in the world.

When clients choose to try EMDR therapy (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing), I support them in gently processing unresolved trauma. This approach does not require repeatedly recounting painful events. Instead, it allows the nervous system to process and release experiences that have remained stuck, helping restore a natural capacity for resilience, integration, and emotional freedom.

Alongside psychological understanding, I bring a contemplative perspective informed by the idea of Buddha Christ Consciousness, which recognises the innate human capacity for compassion, presence, healing, and transformation. My approach is also influenced by emerging work on neuroplasticity and mind body integration, including the teachings of Joe Dispenza, which explore how awareness, emotional processing, and intentional change can reshape neural pathways and support psychological and physical healing. I see therapy not simply as symptom reduction, but as a process of helping clients reconnect with their inherent worth and their capacity for growth, integration, and meaningful change.

People who come to work with me are often thoughtful and sensitive individuals who sense that their pain carries meaning and deserves to be understood rather than dismissed or fixed. Together, we create a space of curiosity and compassion, where the silenced, shamed, or forgotten parts of the self can be safely explored and integrated. Healing, in my view, does not emerge through force or control, but through awareness, presence, and the gradual restoration of trust, both in oneself and in relationships.

If you are seeking a therapeutic space where psychological healing, emotional safety, and deeper existential or spiritual exploration can coexist, I would be honoured to walk alongside you.

Client testimonials:

"I have never had any kind of therapy before. I have found this process incredibly helpful and supportive. I feel I have been guided skilfully on a path to help me address the areas that have been causing me stress."

"When I first was referred I didn't want to come, it took a lot of f***ing persuading. After the third session, I realised you were a nice counsellor and a human being. Some of the advice was helpful and I feel more in control and able to put my foot down with X. I have learned that I've got the right to say no and it is okay to ask for help. All the coping mechanisms seem to be working".

"It's great that I can talk and you don't tell me how to solve problems but you give me hints. I felt safe and never judged."

"It's been amazing, it has made so much sense. It's practical but you need to understand what it is about, and then you understand what's going on"

"It was a great safe space to openly talk about how I was feeling and even sometimes when I didn't really know how I was feeling and I went in a bit of a spiral of words, somehow my ramblings made sense to you. I really liked how it was a great way to get an understanding of myself whereas before I thought therapy was a place where the therapist sits there and tells you about yourself. I am happy I was in control of the process of getting those self insights"

"I feel it has really benefitted me and it has given me tools to work with in the future. I have skills and strategies that I can use to prevent me from becoming overwhelmed"

"You have listened to me, and you have not prompted me. This has made me feel comfortable has enabled me to feel better and recover. And this helped me to make me understand how I really feel. And I thank you for that. "

"It's been really helpful. It has stopped my worry and I thought I wouldn't have been able to stop it, but I can now. I learned a lot.

Ethical standards

Umberto abides by the policies and ethical standards laid down by the BABCP, and he has full professional indemnity to work as a therapist in the UK. 

If you want to book an appointment, please click on the blue button adjacent to his profile picture. He will call you to discuss therapy options before confirming your first therapy appointment.