It offers a non-verbal and often non-threatening way to communicate and process emotions, bypassing the limitations of language and accessing deeper levels of awareness.
The focus is not on the final product or artistic skill, but rather on the process of creating and the insights gained through it.
Whether through painting, drawing or sculpting, the purpose is to allows us to externalise feelings and inner turmoil, giving us a tangible representation of our emotions. It promotes, through the experience of creating, the experimentation of more functional ways of relating to oneself and others.
What tools do you use ?
Art therapy utilises artistic techniques, turning them into tools and activators of resources. The tools I use the most are photographs and drawings. I also use collages, videos, plasticine and paint.
Can art therapy help me?
Art therapy can be beneficial for individuals dealing with a wide range of issues, including trauma, grief, stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and self-esteem concerns.
“Phototherapy is not a therapy in its own right or a particular modality or school of thought: it is rather a complete system of techniques that has proven effective, often in cases where nothing else could be done.” (J. Weiser)
In my work I use the term Therapeutic Photography to refer to the creation together with the client of new photographic images within a therapeutic process.
By Phototherapy I intend the use and manipulation of existing photographic images (e.g. collages, projection cards, family albums) during a dialogue-based session
Currently I offer phototherapy in one to one sessions and therapeutic photography in group settings.
My training in ART THERAPY is GESTALT-based, which means we start our journey from what is PRESENT in the here and now. Sometimes it can be difficult to put thoughts and feelings into words. Through art therapy, I offer a safe and creative space for you to explore and express your feelings.
My therapeutic approach is deeply rooted in HUMANISTIC PRINCIPLES. This perspective forms the core of my therapeutic work, allowing us to explore and normalise stuck places whilst DEPATHOLOGISING ISSUES.
My therapeutic work is informed by ATTACHMENT THEORY. In the sessions I combine elements of Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS).
I was born and raised in Italy, and my journey led me through various cultures, shaping my understanding of diversity and identity.
I pursued a combined Bachelor’s Degree in Photography and Journalism and worked for several years in the field of artistic and cultural production. In the meanwhile I organised inclusive photography workshops in the U.K, Germany, and Italy, alongside social photography projects.
During a Master Program, lead by the psychotherapist Oliviero Rossi and other esteemed Gestalt psychotherapists I discovered how photography and artistic tools can be used towards healing and personal growth. This experience inspired me to pursue a second Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, enriching my therapeutic approach with a deeper understanding of the human mind and behaviour.
Driven by the desire to help people foster deeper connections, I became interested in attachment theory and decided to train in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT).
In 2022, I obtained the German qualification as Heilpraktikerin für Psychotherapie (HPP), allowing me to work as therapist in private practice.
Drawing from my diverse background and professional experiences, I offer an integrative approach, customised to each client’s needs. My practice warmly welcome individuals of all genders, backgrounds, and identities.