Meet our team of therapists

Elisa first qualified in Italy in 2008 with a specialisation in neuropsychology, where she worked mainly with children with autism and learning disabilities. Her love of travelling and exploring new cultures brought her to the UK, where I became HCPC registered as a Clinical Psychologist. Since then, she has spent many years working within the NHS, supporting adults across a wide range of services.

These experiences have shaped her passion for helping people navigate life’s challenges. She now mainly works with adults and have a particular interest in supporting those affected by trauma, PTSD, and Complex PTSD. She can also offer help to people experiencing difficulties such as anxiety and depression.

Her aim is always to create a safe, compassionate, and non-judgemental space where people feel heard, understood, and supported to move towards meaningful change.

 Issues Elisa works with:

  • PTSD and Complex PTSD,

  •  Childhood trauma,

  •  Anxiety difficulties, such as Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Social Anxiety, Health Anxiety, Panic Disorder, Specific phobias, perfectionism, low self-esteem.

  • Depression

 Therapeutic models

In her practice, Elisa mainly use Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and also draws on “third wave” approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) skills, and Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT). These approaches can help people better understand their thoughts and feelings, develop healthier coping strategies, and build greater self-compassion.

Elisa is also trained in Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), an evidence-based therapy that is particularly effective for processing trauma and reducing the distress linked to difficult memories.

 Training and Qualifications

B.Sc. in Cognitive Psychology and Psychobiology-Padua University, Padua, Italy.

 M.Sc. in Assessment and Treatment of Cognitive Disorders, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy.

 Diploma as a Licensed Psychologist, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy.

 PgCert in Psychological Well-being Practitioner (Low intensity), University of Essex, United Kingdom.

Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) Training (part 1-2-3).

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy Skills Training (10 days intensive training). 

Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET) training (2 days).

Top-up training CBT for Complex PTSD (1 day).

CFT for severe Dissociative Disorders (2 days).

Compassion-focused therapy (3 days).

Compassion-focused therapy (CFT) chair work (2 days).

Postgraduate Diploma in Evidence-Based Psychological Treatment (High Intensity), Charlie Waller Institute, University of Reading.

Clinic information: virtual evening clinics only