Approach & techniques
An evidence-based
method
The therapeutic work is grounded in approaches and techniques of proven effectiveness, recognised by the international scientific community, integrated and tailored to each person’s goals and needs, defined at the start of therapy or along the way.
Therapy is a flexible journey: we can choose to focus more on change in the present — dysfunctional patterns and behaviours, relationships, emotion management, emotional and psychological symptoms — or on understanding where those symptoms and maladaptive patterns come from, allowing a critical re-reading of your history and of the events that brought you to the here and now.
CBT
Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy
CBT is a structured, evidence-based approach that focuses on the link between thoughts, emotions and behaviour. It helps identify and change dysfunctional thinking patterns, building more adaptive strategies. It is the treatment of choice for anxiety, panic attacks, depression, phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorder and many other conditions.
Third-wave therapies
Metacognition, Mindfulness and process-based therapies
Third-wave therapies — such as ACT, Metacognitive Therapy and Mindfulness — integrate the cognitive-behavioural tradition with interventions focused on managing maladaptive thought processes, rather than on single distortions and beliefs, working on recognition and acceptance and fostering psychological flexibility and long-term wellbeing.
EMDR
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
EMDR is a psychotherapeutic approach recognised by the WHO for the treatment of trauma and PTSD. Through bilateral stimulation it allows traumatic memories to be processed, reducing their emotional impact. It is also indicated for anxiety, grief, difficult experiences and emotional blocks.
Complementary techniques
Relaxation and emotional regulation
Alongside the main approaches, I use progressive relaxation techniques, diaphragmatic breathing and regulation of the autonomic nervous system. These tools support the therapeutic work, helping manage anxiety, stress, anger outbursts and bodily tension.
Exercises and homework
Behavioural techniques
In clinical practice, behavioural techniques and exercises — such as exposure — can also be used as “homework”, helping the patient become independent in handling events and everyday life. They are particularly useful for overcoming specific anxieties and phobias (social anxiety, performance anxiety, etc.), and their use is always agreed with the patient according to their willingness.
Which approach is right for you?
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