The perspective behind my work
Approach
I approach psychological work with attention to the person as a whole: their experiences, emotions, relationships, resources and the circumstances in which they live.
My intention is to bring scientific knowledge and authentic listening into the same space, without reducing an individual story to a single explanation.
Scientific training and lived experience
My training in neuropsychology and neuroscience has shaped my interest in the relationship between cognitive processes and emotional experience: how we understand what happens to us, and how this influences the way we respond.
My experience in emotional intelligence has also informed the attention I give to emotions as part of understanding a person’s needs, relationships and everyday decisions.
This background provides a perspective for asking questions, while leaving room for your own account of what you are living through.
What I mean by a holistic perspective
For me, a holistic perspective means considering connections: between thoughts and emotions, personal history and present circumstances, individual needs and relationships.
It means making space for complexity rather than assuming that the same explanation or exercise will be useful for everyone.
Listening without imposing a story
I aim to offer a space where you can speak without needing to present a polished version of yourself. Uncertainty, contradictions and experiences that are difficult to put into words can all be part of the conversation.
We explore meanings together, rather than beginning with an interpretation you are expected to accept. Your perspective remains central.
Attention to language and culture
I grew up in Pietrasanta, Italy, in an American-Norwegian family. Moving between languages and cultural perspectives has shaped my sensitivity to different ways of expressing emotions, understanding relationships and making sense of experience.
I offer consultations in Italian and English, with attention to the words and meanings that feel most natural to you. I do not assume that a shared language necessarily means a shared experience.
Well-being without perfection
I do not think of well-being as becoming a perfect version of ourselves. What we need, and what it means to live well, may change across different stages of life.
Our work can make room for asking not only “How should I be?”, but also “What do I need now?” and “What possibilities are available to me?”
Collaboration and respect for your pace
I see psychological work as a collaboration. We discuss what you would like to explore, the ways we might approach it, and how the process feels to you.
You do not need to have every answer before beginning. We can start from where you are, with curiosity, care and respect for your individual experience.
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