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Alice Fiorica - Psychologist & CBT Therapist-English & Italian

Introduction

Therapy as well as life is for me a journey of self discovery and self improvement. I greatly value the opportunity to be a companion and a support on your journey.


Together we will identify where you want to go in life and what you want to achieve with therapy. We will also identify what has got in your way up to now or is still affecting you in living the life you want to live.


I’ll be on your side to help you understand the unique message each emotion brings and to help you in developing behaviours that acknowledge the difficulty, whist still moving forward in your chosen direction.


We will use a combination of CBT, Mindfulness, ACT and Coaching to identify your values and the life you want to live, creating a Mindful awareness and a different relation with your thought and feeling, while changing unhelpful behaviours into values driven effective action that will help you achieve your goals in life.


We will address any issue in an open and supportive way.


My Approach

Therapy as well as life is for me a journey of self discovery and self improvement. I greatly value the opportunity to be a companion and a support on your journey.


Together we will identify where you want to go in life and what you want to achieve with therapy. We will also identify what has got in your way up to now or is still affecting you in living the life you want to live.


I’ll be on your side to help you understand the unique message each emotion brings and to help you in developing behaviours that acknowledge the difficulty, whist still moving forward in your chosen direction.


We will use a combination of CBT, Mindfulness, ACT and Coaching to identify your values and the life you want to live, creating a Mindful awareness and a different relation with your thought and feeling, while changing unhelpful behaviours into values driven effective action that will help you achieve your goals in life.


We will address any issue in an open and supportive way.


About Me

I graduated in Clinical and Social Psychology from the University of Padua, Italy in 2002 and I was a registered psychologist in Italy between 2003 and 2008. Since moving to the UK I trained in CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) at Royal Holloway University, London, in ACT  (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), Mindfulness and Coaching for Success.


You can expect a therapy that is both practical and reflective, delivered with empathy, collaboration and compassion in a non judgmental, safe space that you can own.


I firmly believe in the power of a good therapeutic relationship to maximise the benefits of specific psychological techniques.


My Memberships

  • The Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)

  • British Association for Behavioural & Cognitive Psychotherapies

  • The Association for Contextual Behavioral Science (ACBS)

    • Ilaria Bonoldi- Consultant Psychiatrist-English & Italian

    Introduction

    I’m a substantive Consultant Psychiatrist in the NHS, and a Honorary Clinical Research Fellow at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King’s College of London. I do my private practice at Crossroads Psychology exclusively Online.


    I am skilled in the management of a broad range of psychiatric problems, both minor and severe.

    In addition to my availability to assess and manage common problems such as stress, anxiety and depression, I have a special interest in bipolar and psychosis, ranging from early prodromal state, to treatment resistant illness. I have particular experience in the assessment, early detection and management of a variety of emerging psychiatric disorders in young adults.


    I am also experienced in the management of chronic complex psychotic disorders and offer second and third line treatments for difficult to treat illnesses.


    I have 12 years experience working in the field of psychiatry.In the NHS I work as a substantive consultant psychiatrist at the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust for TREAT (Treatment Review and Assistance Team), a specialist Service for patients with difficult to manage psychotic symptoms and side effects from treatment, complex physical comorbidities and treatment resistant psychosis.


    I have also worked for several years with patients with emerging psychosis, in the community. I led the set up of the early detection for psychosis team (OASIS) for young adults in Croydon and Lewisham.


    My Approach

    I have deep respect and genuine interest in people’s unique personal story and suffering from their own point of view. I treat my patients’ privacy and confidentiality very seriously. I offer a non judgemental approach, empathic understanding and a professional yet warm support.


    I strive to identify and strengthen personal resilience and I deeply believe that when suffering is not denied, but faced with the right support, it can even become an enriching human experience.


    I have a holistic understanding of mind and body and aim to support the person as a whole.


    I always involve my patients in decisions regarding their treatment and discuss with them pros and cons of possible management strategies, including medications, which I only offer when clinically indicated, after careful assessments of potential risks and benefits.

    About Me

    I trained in Medicine and in Surgery at the University of Pavia, in Italy. The faculty of medicine in this university is one of the oldest worldwide and the top in Italy.


    I graduated in 2007 (110/110 cum laude). I then qualified in Psychiatry in 2012 (50/50 cum laude).


    My passion for a holistic approach to care led me to deepen my scientific knowledge conducting a PhD at the University of Pavia, investigating the relationship between psychopathology and neurobiology, which I completed in 2016.


    The desire to expand my cultural horizons motivated me to obtain a Clinical Research Attachment to one of the most prestigious training and research centre in Psychiatry worldwide: the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King’s College London.


    Since then, I dedicated to the study of psychiatric disturbances, maintaining a position in the same Institute, while working in the NHS as a Consultant Psychiatrist for the South London and Maudsley Foundation Trust.


    My research activities led to publish original articles in high impact factor peer-reviewed journals, win prizes, present at international conferences and write books.


    My Memberships

  • General Medical Council

  • Royal College of Psychiatry

  • Italian Medical Society of Great Britain

    • Valeria Maccioni- Psychologist-English & Italian

    Introduction

    I am a registered Psychologist with the HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council), with extensive training in a range of psychological approaches, in particular cognitive models.


    I have over 15 years experience working in mental health providing psychological assessments and treatments to adults in general hospital environment, psychiatric units, forensic setting and private practice.


    My main interests include mood and anxiety disorders, stress, grief, low self-esteem and trauma.


    I have worked extensively using mindfulness-based interventions with both individual clients and staff support groups within the NHS.I am currently employed by SLAM (South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust) as a senior psychologist in a mental health team.



    My Approach

    I work with clients offering both brief and longer term therapy in a warm and supportive space in which to explore recent or more long-standing emotional suffering.


    I do believe that through the establishment of a therapeutic relationship based on trust and genuineness we can work collaboratively focusing on the difficulties with which you are struggling at this specific moment and the changes you wish to make.


    By assuming an attitude of curiosity, we will not only look at how your difficulties developed, but mainly at what maintains them, exploring and creating more helpful strategies and ways of living more meaningfully.


    About Me

    My choice to become a psychologist was influenced by a passion for the helping professions and an attitude of enquiring, which helped me to develop a critical way of thinking and questioning throughout my career.


    After obtaining the Chartered Status as a Psychologist in Italy in 2004 I had the opportunity to work in different mental health services.


    I also attended numerous courses to enhance my psychological knowledge and expertise, including a 3-year PGdiploma in group psychotherapy at the Middlesex University in London, 2-year PGdiploma in systemic thinking and practice accredited by AFT (Association of Family Therapy) and numerous cognitive behavioural therapy courses for specific disorders.


    My Memberships

  • The Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)

    • Bianca Iacono- Psychologist- English & Italian

    Introduction

    I am an Italian Clinical Psychologist based in London, UK.


    I work with patients both in a Mental Health NHS Trust and privately. My expertise is in the assessment and treatment of adults presenting with complex mental health issues, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder and interpersonal difficulties.


    I am fluent in English and Italian thanks to my clinical experience in two different countries.


    My Approach

    I provide evidence-based therapeutic services and I mainly work using a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). However, I will integrate this approach with a range of therapy models. This enables me to tailor the pace and style of our work to your specific needs and circumstances.


    I aim to use the collaborative approach with every patient in the session in order to find healthier ways of coping and to identify solutions which promote positive change for patients.


    In my private practice, I aim to provide a safe, confidential, non-judgmental space for patients to explore any difficult thoughts or emotions and challenge any unhelpful behaviours.

    About Me

    I am a member of the British Psychological Society (BPS) and I am registered with the UK Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Practitioner Psychologist. I am also registered with the relevant professional body in Italy “Albo degli Psicologi della Campania” as a Psychologist.

     

    I have extensive clinical experience with people affected by moderate to severe mental health difficulties/diagnosis in different settings (inpatient, community, residential etc.) and in different countries (Italy, England).


    My 7 years of professional experience have provided me with the ability to deliver safe, evidence-based, effective, and culturally competent care, across group and individual settings, and over various modalities (CBT, person-centred, systemic approach).


    My Memberships

  • The Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)

  • BPS

    • Valentina de Rogatis - Psychologist- English & Italian

    Introduction

    Life it’s not an easy journey! I have met many wonderful people in my career that were going through difficult times in their life … I had my though time too (oh yes, I am human too!) and I know how hard it can be to reach out, but if you are here reading my profile you are already one step closer to improve your well-being.


    Are you feeling down, anxious, stressed or simply overwhelmed by life events? Have you been diagnosed with a chronic health condition, experiencing chronic pain or long Covid?


    I am here to help!


    I have worked for over 10 years in the NHS providing psychological support and I am passionate about wellbeing and mind-body connection. I am specialised in working with anxiety and low mood and I have experience in working in health psychology.


    My Approach

    I offer short and long-term online therapy to adults. I like to work flexibly, integrating different strategies from a range of therapeutic models, to enable a collaborative and adaptable approach which can be tailored to your therapeutic goals and needs. I have a particular interest in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT). 


    I use supervision and attend regularly workshops, trainings and conferences.


    I offer a very active form of therapy. It’s not simply talking about your problems and feelings. We will work together as a team, we will explore your difficulties and I will help you to be the person you want to be and make positive changes in your life sharing with you new skills to handle difficult thoughts and feelings more effectively.


    How might therapy help?


    I will help you by: * Providing a safe space to reflect and get in touch with your emotions. * Bringing out your strengths. * Developing new coping skills. * Supporting you setting new goals and planning for the future. * Finding long-term solutions and avoiding short- term fixes. * Developing resilience (to bounce back from adversity and lead a fulfilling life) …. and more


    My aim is to help you to live a fulfilling life while coping with life challenges.

    About Me

    I am a passionate (HCPC* registered) Clinical Psychologist with over 10 years of experience in providing psychological support to adults suffering from low mood, stress and anxiety.


    I offer online therapy as a private practice and I work part time in the NHS where I am the Clinical Lead of a Long Term Conditions Psychological Service. There I provide psychological treatment to patients with diabetes, respiratory conditions and heart disease supporting them coping with their health conditions and other life stressors.


    As you may guess from my name I am Italian. I am a very empathetic clinician, and I am passionate about connecting with people. I help them embrace life unexpeted changes and challenges, providing them with tools to navigate the storms that they are facing and thrive.


    My Memberships

  • The Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)

    • Teresa Palmieri - Psychologist & CBT Therapist- English & Italian

    Introduction

    I am a HCPC registered clinical psychologist and a BABCP Accredited CBT therapist with over 15 years of experience in mental health, providing psychological therapy to individuals and groups experiencing a wide range of difficulties, including depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues and major life changes.

    I am a mentor, a clinical supervisor and a compassionate therapist.


    I am currently working as the Deputy Clinical Lead in an NHS mental health service in West Sussex.

    I have great interest in working with people who have experienced traumatic events including sexual and emotional abuse and with anxiety disorders.


    In my clinical practice, I draw upon a broad spectrum of therapeutic approaches. The therapeutic models that inform my practice include psycho-dynamic and systemic principles, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Compassioned-focused therapy, Trauma-focused therapy, and Schema therapy. I am also trained in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Working with Long Term Conditions


    My Approach

    I am passionate about emotional well-being and good mental health.The patient’s personal experience is at the core of my work and the therapeutic intervention will be tailored to the patient’s needs.


    I aim to support patients in identifying their goals, exploring their strengths and resources and developing coping strategies to improve the quality of their life and fulfill their potential.


    About Me

    I completed my Clinical Doctorate in Italy in 2006. I worked in a secondary mental health care setting supporting families and children victim of abuse, before moving to the UK.


    I completed a MSc in Applied Psychology at UEL- University of East London, while gaining experience working with children and adolescent with challenging and emotional behaviours and mental health difficulties.


    Over the years, I have worked within a variety of community services supporting individuals with enduring and complex mental health needs, refugees and asylum seekers, homeless and rough sleepers. I have been involved in numerous projects aimed at increasing access to psychological therapies and enhancing people’s wellbeing.


    In 2010 I joined the NHS as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner first and a CBT therapist after completing my training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy at the Royal Holloway University. I have attended numerous trainings over the years and specialised in other therapy modalities to broaden the therapeutic skills I can use in the psychological treatment.

    My Memberships

  • The Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)

  • BABCP

    • Katia Toffanello - Clinic Administrator

    Introduction

    I completed my Clinical Doctorate in Italy in 2006. I worked in a secondary mental health care setting supporting families and children victim of abuse, before moving to the UK. I completed a MSc in Applied Psychology at UEL- University of East London, while gaining experience working with children and adolescent with challenging and emotional behaviours and mental health difficulties.


    Over the years, I have worked within a variety of community services supporting individuals with enduring and complex mental health needs, refugees and asylum seekers, homeless and rough sleepers. I have been involved in numerous projects aimed at increasing access to psychological therapies and enhancing people’s wellbeing. I


    n 2010 I joined the NHS as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner first and a CBT therapist after completing my training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy at the Royal Holloway University.


    I have attended numerous trainings over the years and specialised in other therapy modalities to broaden the therapeutic skills I can use in the psychological treatment.



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