Melania Focone

As a Gestalt psychotherapist, I work from an existential and humanistic perspective, offering an approach that is deeply personal, creative, and flexible. Every therapeutic path is unique, shaped by the spontaneity and connection of our relationship. I tailor my interventions to the individual, co-creating a process that is truly one-of-a-kind.

In my practice, I adopt a nonjudgmental and non-pathologizing approach. I believe that even the most difficult or painful symptoms are often the best solution a person can find at that moment to cope with life’s challenges. Rather than aiming to “eliminate” symptoms through standard techniques, my focus is on understanding them, engaging with them, and gradually helping integrate and transform them.

Psychotherapy is a journey into your inner world. Together, we explore the ways you interpret and relate to the world around you, uncovering patterns, beliefs, and relational habits that influence your life.

Engaging in therapy gives you a space to express your experiences, to reflect on your emotions, and to gain clarity on aspects of yourself that may have been unclear or confusing. It’s an opportunity to better understand yourself, your relationships, and to discover new ways of being fully present in your life.

2018 - today: Private therapy practice 2018 - 2022: Psychosocial support for migrant new parents 2013 - 2017: Psychosocial support for persons involved in medically assisted procreation 2011 - 2013: Psychological support to women victims of gender-based violence

2005: Bachelors Degree - Psychology of relational and developmental processes - Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II 2011: Master's Degree - Clinical and Community psychology - Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II 2020: Specialisation in Gestalt Therapy -Istituto di psicologia Umanistica e Transpersonale Nea Zetesis 2023: Training in Compassion Focused Therapy