This professional is available for new clients.
This professional is available for new clients.
About me
I am a qualified Clinical Psychologist currently working in the NHS. I love my job and I believe it is a privilege to be able to step into someone’s life and become part of their life story, even for a short amount of time.
My aim is to ensure you feel heard, supported, and ultimately empowered during our work together. In the past, I have helped people to explore past traumatic experiences as a way to move forward and find inner peace, as well as to understand their own way to relate to themselves and others which might have left them feeling stuck, anxious, sad, guilty, and/or ashamed.
I use different models within my practice including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (focused on how thoughts and beliefs can affect feelings and actions), Narrative Exposure Therapy (a short-term trauma-focused intervention which encourages individuals to talk through their life stories as a way to reduce symptoms of traumatic stress and move forward), and Cognitive Analytic Therapy (focused on relational patterns and the ways in which people perceive themselves and others).
To begin with, I normally offer a first 15-minutes free consultation (phone call) where you can tell me a bit more about your current difficulties and possible goals for treatment. You can then go away and have a think about whether you would like to start your therapeutic journey with myself.
Once our journey together begins, the first few sessions will focus on assessment and psychological formulation where I learn more about you and the difficulties your are experiencing, what might have happened to you in the past that has led to the development of such difficulties, and explore what treatment might be the most effective and suitable to your needs. I normally encourage people to attend regularly, especially at the beginning, so I will aim to offer either weekly or fortnightly sessions. For therapy to be effective, it must be consistent. Throughout our work together, I will encourage you to share your thoughts about the therapy (e.g., whether you are happy or not with the treatment plan) and I will review your goals on an ongoing basis to ensure we are working towards the same goal.
I will work hard to create a safe space where together we will attempt to make sense of your difficulties, and explore alternative more helpful and compassionate strategies. I will be alongside you throughout, and we will take it one step at the time to ensure you feel supported and safe at all times.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Doctorate in Clinical Psychology
- PhD in Clinical Psychology
- MSc in Rehabilitation Psychology
- BSc in Psychology
Member organisations
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£110.00 per session
Additional information
Sessions fees are to be paid by bank transfer and at least 24 hours prior to our appointment.
First 15 minutes consultation is free
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I currently offer evening appointments only, from 5 pm.
Further information
Although I have been living in England for over 10 years, I am Italian. I therefore speak both languages fluently.
