Online sessions
Online sessions offer the same care and value as in-person ones. They are useful if you live far away, travel often or prefer a familiar setting. All you need is a stable connection and a quiet, private place.
How I work
How I work
A path we build together, at your pace.
First contact
You can call me, write to me or book directly on MioDottore. If you have doubts, we can have a short phone call before arranging a meeting.
Initial sessions
They help us get to know each other and understand what brings you here. At the end of these meetings I share my understanding with you and we decide together whether and how to continue.
The path
Sessions usually last 50 minutes, at an agreed frequency (often weekly or fortnightly). Goals and duration are reviewed along the way.
The constructivist-narrative approach
From a constructivist perspective, each of us actively builds our own way of seeing ourselves, others and the world. Psychological difficulties are therefore not "faults" to be fixed, but signals that something in the way we make sense of things is struggling to work, or to keep up with change.
In our sessions we explore together the stories you tell yourself, the meanings you give to what happens to you and the alternatives you haven't yet considered. The aim is not to give you ready-made answers, but to help you find your own.
Sessions in English
All sessions and support paths are available entirely in English, in person in Padova or online. No Italian needed.
Working with adolescents
For minors, consent from both parents (or legal guardians) is required by Italian law. The first meeting usually involves parents too; after that the space belongs to the young person, with full respect for confidentiality.
Fees
Reduced fees and agreements
I believe psychological support should be accessible. At Spazio Maida I offer reduced fees for people facing financial difficulties: feel free to mention it when you first get in touch.
I also take part in some agreements (including those of the Italian National Council of Psychologists) and work with several health funds and insurers. Active agreements are listed on my MioDottore profile.
In Italy, psychological services are tax-deductible healthcare expenses, provided they are paid by a traceable method.