Giulia Santaca
Psychologin
Licensed psychologist offering a safe, non-judgmental space for adults & children navigating anxiety, life transitions, and relationship challenges. Fostering self-awareness and well-being.
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I am an Italian and Canadian licensed psychologist registered with the Italian professional board, with a background in Developmental and Educational Psychology. My academic training at the University of Padua, combined with international experience in Canada, has shaped a broad and culturally sensitive perspective on psychological well-being across the lifespan. Furthermore, I am currently specializing in dynamic psychotherapy.
Throughout my professional journey, I have worked with children, adolescents, adults, and families facing emotional, relational, and developmental challenges. My experience includes supporting individuals with anxiety, emotional regulation difficulties, life transitions, and neurodevelopment differences.
These experiences have strengthened my ability to tailor interventions to each person’s unique needs.
I offer therapy in both Italian and English and value working with clients from diverse cultural backgrounds. I believe that psychological support should be a space of safety, clarity, and growth — where individuals feel genuinely understood and empowered to build meaningful and lasting change.
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My therapeutic approach is integrative, combining Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness-based interventions, and humanistic principles. I draw from CBT to help clients identify and restructure maladaptive thought patterns, develop effective coping strategies, and address behavioral cycles that maintain emotional distress.
Mindfulness practices are integrated to enhance emotional regulation, increase present-moment awareness, and reduce reactivity to difficult thoughts and feelings. I support clients in cultivating a more compassionate and non-judgmental relationship with their internal experiences.
At the same time, my work is grounded in a humanistic perspective, emphasizing empathy, authenticity, and unconditional positive regard. I believe that meaningful change occurs within a safe and collaborative therapeutic relationship, where clients feel understood and empowered to explore their values, strengths, and personal growth.
Each therapeutic path is tailored to the individual, with clear goals, structured interventions when appropriate, and flexibility to adapt to the client’s evolving needs.
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Psychologist & Private Practice, Italy & Online
Supporting adults and young adults with emotional well-being, self-awareness, and personal growth. I integrate CBT, mindfulness, and humanistic approaches in tailored, evidence-based interventions for anxiety, relational challenges, and life transitions. -
Clinical Counsellor (RCC), Canada
Provided individual and group counselling to children, adolescents, and adults. Focused on emotional regulation, anxiety, relational dynamics, and coping strategies, applying CBT, mindfulness, and humanistic methods. -
Researcher, University of British Columbia, Canada
Conducted developmental research on infant cognition, contributed to studies on early learning and emotional development, and collaborated with multidisciplinary teams on academic and clinical projects.
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Master’s Degree in Psychology, University of Padua, Italy – Developmental and Educational Psychology
Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC), Canada – Licensed to practice clinical counselling
International Research Experience, University of British Columbia, Canada – Focus on infant cognition and developmental studies
Specialized Training in Art Therapy and Clinical Counselling
Licensed Psychologist, Registered with the Italian Professional Board
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