Valentina Bettin

There are two paths: a path for exploring who we are (often with general dissatisfaction or deeper psychological distress in the background); and a goals-oriented path. The who-we-are path is about transformation. You embark on a process of personal growth and individuation by integrating both conscious and unconscious aspects of yourself. In this journey, you are gently guided to revisit moments in your lives marked by tension or conflict. By revisiting your past, you can release blocked energy and apply it towards becoming your true self. The techniques I use in this deeper work are primarily psychodynamic, including dream interpretation, dealing with defence mechanisms, symbol work, active imagination, and – one of the most interesting aspects of who we are – the integration of our shadow. On the goals-oriented path we’ll clarify the goals you wish to achieve, identify your resources, and work on developing or reinforcing the necessary skills to reach your objectives. Skills here include effective communication and emotional regulation, problem-solving, decision-making, and stress management. This approach can often work for addressing self-esteem issues, anxiety, depression, stress, and relational difficulties; issues around parenthood (challenges I’ve faced myself!); career counselling and the development of a satisfying career plan; and helping individuals navigate the challenges of building a new life in a different country.

2019 -today private Counselling practice 2023-today private Psychologist practice Internship at the residential community for the care of adults with psychotropic substance and gambling disorders: Villa Jolanda, Centro di Solidarietá di Firenze (CSF), 2024 - ongoing Internship at the Well-Being and Psychological Support service of the European University Institute (750 h) 2022-2023

Enrolled in the second year of the psychodynamic psychotherapy specialisation school IPPI (2023- ongoing) Graduated in Psychology at the University of Rome Marconi in June 2022 (110/110 cum laude) Three-year diploma in Counselling – with focus on Transactional Analysis and Cognitive Behavioural therapy, issued by Epoche Institute, Rome (2018) Doctorate in International Law at the European University Institute, January 2005 Graduated in Political Sciences (international section), 9-Feb-2000, in the Cesare Alfieri Faculty of the University of Florence (110/110 cum laude) at the top of my year Prize for best graduate in Political Sciences during the academic year 1999-2000.