I am a qualified Clinical Psychologist, approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), and a registered Cognitive Behavioural Therapist fully accredited with the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP). Following my Master’s Level Degree in Developmental Clinical Psychology at Parma University in 2004, I completed a four year training course in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). While training in CBT, I have gained experience working for an Eating Disorder Service, a Children and Adolescents Mental Health Service and an Adult Primary Care Service for the Italian National Health System. After registering with the HCPC, I worked in different settings in the NHS. I currently work in private practice. I have training and experience delivering adapted CBT to adults diagnosed with ASD and ADHD.
I am passionate about helping people find ways to overcome their difficulties and I value the emotional connection with my clients.
I draw from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Compassion-Focused Psychotherapy (CFT) and Schema Therapy (ST).
The types of techniques that I use depend on the nature of your difficulties and your therapeutic goals. Following an initial assessment, goals will be set and agreed upon and these will be regularly reviewed during treatment. An empathic, non-judgmental and compassionate relationship will provide a safe environment where you can explore and understand whatever you might be experiencing. I will work collaboratively with you, and you will learn strategies and acquire tools and techniques to help manage your difficulties and improve your mood. Goals will be regularly reviewed during treatment.
Fees
Raffaella sees the following clients:
- Self-funding – please contact us for prices
- BUPA
- AXA
- CIGNA
