About me
Individual & Couples Counselling and Psychotherapy (English & Italian)
Dr Rita Squarza is a Chartered Psychologist and Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society, and a UKCP-registered psychotherapist. She is also a Certified Transactional Analyst (CTA; qualified member of UKATA and EATA), a Certified Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP), and a Jungian coach.
With over 25 years’ experience in Clinical Psychology and Neuroscience, she offers integrative counselling and psychotherapy for adults, young adults, and couples. Her approach is warm, supportive, and highly personalised, providing a safe and confidential space to explore challenges and work towards meaningful change.
Who She Works With:
- Anxiety, stress, and overthinking
- Psychosomatic symptoms and mind–body tension
- Academic, professional, or performance-related pressure
- Identity questions and major life transitions
- Couples facing conflict, emotional distance, or communication difficulties
She regularly supports students and staff from the University of Warwick and the University of Coventry with exam stress, performance anxiety, and the pressures of academic life.
Therapeutic Approach
Integrative and practical, combining:
- Talking therapy
- Body-focused & emotion-regulation techniques
- Evidence-based lifestyle interventions
Therapy is calm, structured, culturally sensitive, and ethically grounded, helping clients make changes that last beyond the therapy room.
Locations & Languages
Coventry, Leamington Spa, Stratford-upon-Avon, and online sessions. Available in English and Italian.
Training, qualifications & experience
Memberships & Registrations
- BPS - The British Psychological Society: Associate Fellowship and Chartered Membership Full, Division of Clinical Psychology (DCP), Psychotherapist Section;
- UKCP - UK Council for Psychotherapy: Full Clinical Psychotherapist;
- UKATA (UK Association for Transactional Analysis) & EATA (European Association for Transactional Analysis), Certified Transactional Analyst (CTA);
- BNA (British Neuroscience Association), Associate Member;
- For Italian Clients: Iscritta all’Albo e Ordine degli Psicologi-Regione Veneto, n. 2397, Sez. A – Psicoterapia
Main Qualifications
- Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, DClinPsy, Postgraduate School of Specialisation in Clinical Psychology (SSPC), Rome, Italy, 2004–2008
- Postgraduate Diploma in Transactional Analysis, Certified Transactional Analyst (CTA), recognised by the European Association for Transactional Analysis (EATA) and the International Transactional Analysis Association (ITAA), Rome, 2008
- Counselling Psychology, MA, Educational Psychology, Institute of Research for Educators and Psychotherapists (IFREP), Mestre–Venice, 2004–2007
- Clinical Neuropsychology and Psychophysiology, Postgraduate Certificate, University of Padua, Italy, 2000–2001
- Post-graduate Training Course in IBP and Body Work Tecniques, C.I.S.S.P.A.T. - Italian Centre for Short-Term Psychotherapy, Padua, Italy, 1996-1997
- Postgraduate Certification in Dance Movement Therapy, Art Therapy Italiana Bologna – Goldsmiths College London, 1995–1996
- National Professional Practice Examination (Italy), June 1995
- Master’s Degree in Psychology, University of Padua, Italy, 1988–1993.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
The UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) is a leading professional body for the education, training and regulation of psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors. Its register is accredited by the government's Professional Standards Authority.
As part of its commitment to protect the public, it works to improve access to psychotherapy, to support and disseminate research, to improve standards and to respond effectively to complaints against its members.
UKCP standards cover the range of different psychotherapies. Registration is obtained by training or accrediting with one of its member organisations, or by holding a European Certificate in Psychotherapy. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
UK Association for Transactional Analysis
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Academic Stress
Cultural Adjustment - Expat Issues
Emotional Regulation
Therapies offered
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Session Fees
Fees vary based on personalised treatment (i.e. individual or couple counselling, psychotherapy or coaching).
If you would like information on session fees or options, please get in touch. I can provide personalised guidance and help you choose what feels right for you.
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