Valentina Pescuma
Counsellor & Clinical Psychologist
As an Italian psychologist based in Berlin, I offer a safe space to support people who may be experiencing a difficult time. Sessions in Italian and English. Visit my website: www.valentinapescuma.com
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About me
I am an Italian psychologist based in Berlin. I have completed my psychotherapy training in Italy and will soon graduate. I offer sessions in Italian and English. Besides, I work as a researcher at the university. Through my journey, I have developed a curious and compassionate approach toward mental health. In particular, I wish to provide support for fellow expats in Berlin.
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Approach
I live and work in Berlin and have recently completed a 4-year training as a cognitive-constructivist psychotherapist in Milan, Italy. This integrative approach focuses on the construction and discussion of one's own narratives, with the assumption that there is no absolute truth. This approach requires intense commitment and does not provide easy or immediate solutions.
I currently offer online only psychological counseling sessions in both Italian and English.
A weekly rhythm is advised and preferred. No-shows and late cancellations (less than 24 business hours' notice before the appointment) will be charged and invoiced.
Note: I currently have very limited availability for the intake of new patients for short-term counseling (a few months), online only (self-paying).
Experience
2023-present: Psychological counseling, private practice, Berlin, Germany. 2022-2023: Collaboration with a not-for-profit organization offering counseling sessions for Italian and English-speaking women. Berlin, Germany. 2021-present: Postdoctoral researcher in Psycholinguistics. Berlin, Germany. 2018-present: Licensed Psychologist (Member 20833), regional Psychologists Association of Lombardia, Italy 2016-2021: PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience. Trieste, Italy. 2016: Internship in a Neuropsychological Rehabilitation Unit. Milan, Italy. 2016: Successfully passed the qualifying State examination as a psychologist. Turin, Italy. 2015-2016: Internship in a Developmental Psychology Unit. Turin, Italy.
Education
2024: 4-year Training in Cognitive-Constructivist Psychotherapy (coursework completed). Milan, Italy. 2021: PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience. Trieste, Italy. 2016: Postgraduate Master Program in Neuropsychology. Milan, Italy. 2015: MSc in Psychology (Mind Sciences). Turin, Italy. 2012: BA in Humanities. Milan, Italy.
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