Monica Cavallaro

Counselling Psychologist & Integrative Counsellor

Available for new clients

I specialise in:

At a glance
Garbagnate Milanese, ItalyAvailable in-person and online
Usually responds within 2 hours

About me

Sometimes what we struggle with on the surface has deeper roots that are asking to be seen and understood. I help you understand your relational patterns, break them, and create lasting change. You don’t need to have everything figured out before reaching out — we can start from wherever you are, at your own pace.

Hi, I’m Monica, a psychotherapist and UKCP counsellor with an integrative approach. I support individuals and couples through relationship challenges, emotional struggles, and feeling stuck, emotionally overwhelmed, or disconnected from yourself or others.

Many clients come to me after years of therapy without seeing real change—and begin to experience deeper, lasting shifts they hadn’t been able to reach before. I work especially with individuals and couples who feel stuck in repeating patterns and are ready to create deeper, lasting change. This may show up in relationships as well as in how you relate to yourself, your emotions, and your life. Often, the people I work with have already done some inner work, yet still find themselves going through the same dynamics in their relationships. If you’re reading this and wondering whether to reach out, you’re welcome to — even a simple message is a good place to start.

I know what it feels like to be lost, disconnected, and overwhelmed. In my twenties, I faced multiple profound losses, including the death of my grandparents and a baby I had lost. I had no tools to process my grief and often suppressed my feelings with extreme cardio and busyness. I felt disconnected from my body, my emotions, and my life, surviving without truly sitting with my pain. I wish someone had said, “It’s going to be okay. I’ll carry the light until you can carry it yourself.” This is what I aim to offer in therapy: walking alongside you, holding space, and supporting you gently while you reclaim your inner light. In our sessions, your body and the memories it holds guide us like a lighthouse, illuminating what needs to be seen and felt. I integrate Internal Family Systems (IFS), Family Constellations, Psychosynthesis, Sound-Vibrational Therapy, and relationship-focused methods. Together, we explore emotional, relational, and somatic layers of your experience, honoring all parts of you while helping you cultivate safety, clarity, and authentic connection.

I create a space where you can feel truly safe, seen, and supported. Each session is designed so you leave with practical tools to navigate life with greater ease, self-compassion, and awareness. I work in a way that combines depth with practical change, so what emerges in the session can translate into your everyday life. I love witnessing clients notice their own inner strength, honor their wounds, and access their innate capacity to heal. I hold the image of the lotus flower: growing from the mud while carrying its seed for blossoming—a reminder that even in the hardest circumstances, beauty, growth, and resilience can emerge.

I have over 14 years of experience working with clients of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, and cultural backgrounds. I specialize in couples and relationships, loss and bereavement (including abortion), transpersonal material, spirituality, high sensitivity, life transitions, addictions, sexuality and sexual issues, body image, self-esteem, inner child work, depression, anxiety, phobias, panic attacks, and PTSD.

I hold an MA in Psychosynthesis Psychology, trained at Middlesex University and the Institute of Psychosynthesis in London, and a degree in Cultural and Linguistic Mediation from Milan University. My professional strengths include warmth, attentive presence, listening without judgment, holding space for difficult emotions, and offering honest yet compassionate guidance. I am direct when clarity is needed and gentle when tenderness is required.

Whatever you are going through, you do not have to carry it alone. I will walk this path with you, gently guiding you through what you need to see and feel, helping you reconnect with your body, your mind, and your emotions. Together, we will uncover your resilience, access your inner resources, and nurture the parts of you that have been waiting to be seen and loved. My hope is that you leave each session feeling lighter, more empowered, and more in tune with your true self—ready to continue the journey of healing and transformation in your everyday life.

If something in what you’re reading resonates, you’re very welcome to reach out — even if you’re not sure where to start. If you’d like, we can begin with a short introductory call to see if this feels like the right space for you.

I speak:

EnglishItalian

Location:

20024 Garbagnate Milanese, Italy

Approach

Treatment Approaches
Body therapyRecommended for those who want to connect their mind and body to release stress or trauma through physical sensations and movement.
CounsellingRecommended for those who want to talk through their emotional challenges with a professional in a safe, supportive environment.
Psychotherapy Recommended for those who want to work through emotional or mental health challenges by talking with a trained psychotherapist.

Our therapy sessions are designed as a safe, loving, and transformative container for you to explore whatever brings you to therapy. Healing happens when you feel truly seen, heard, and supported—emotionally, mentally, and physically.

I create space for you to express yourself fully, while gently guiding the process. Sometimes I may pause the conversation to invite you to notice your body, your breath, and the sensations that arise, helping you connect with what you are truly feeling. We will meet the many parts of you: the inner child that has carried pain unnoticed, the parent, the adolescent, the achiever, the protector, and others you might not even be aware of. Together, we listen to each part, honor its needs, and integrate it into your awareness. There is no right or wrong here—only your pace, your time, and your growing capacity for self-compassion and understanding.

We often end sessions by choosing the next smallest, achievable step for you. My aim is that you leave feeling empowered, brave, and capable of applying what you’ve learned in your daily life. Each choice strengthens your resilience, your self-trust, and your ability to navigate complex emotions and situations.

We also explore patterns in your relationships, particularly with your family, understanding how they may show up in your life today. A dialogue with your inner child helps the little you inside feel safe, heard, and supported by an adult who is accountable.

I work deeply, never stopping at the surface. Whatever you bring to the session, we uncover the roots of your challenges, illuminating the hidden layers beneath your thoughts, behaviours, and emotional responses. My psycho-somatic approach integrates your body in this work—through breathing, grounding, gentle movement, and meditation—because your body often holds what your mind cannot yet reach.

This is not a therapy of reflection alone. I am attuned to what is unspoken, to the presence and energy you bring into the room. While warm, compassionate, and nurturing, I will also challenge you when you are ready to step forward courageously. My work is both gentle and brave, creating a space where your emotions, thoughts, and body can coexist safely while transformation naturally unfolds.

You will leave sessions with clarity, practical tools, and a renewed sense of connection with yourself. Over time, you develop confidence, resilience, and a deeper, more loving relationship with yourself. You will learn to listen to your inner world, honour your emotions, and navigate life with authenticity and courage. Healing becomes a lived experience, not just an idea. I hold each session with attentive presence, unwavering care, and a commitment to walk alongside you through whatever emerges. I witness your inner strength, honour your vulnerabilities, and accompany you as you reclaim your power and create meaningful, lasting change. Healing is a journey of courage, curiosity, and discovery—and I am here to guide, support, and hold space for you every step of the way.

Services

Intro Call

Free • 10 min • Online & In-person

Individual Session

€84 • 1 hr • Online & In-person

Couples Session

€122 • 1 hr • Online & In-person

Group Session

€260 • 1 hr 30 min • Online & In-person

Insurances

Private PayPrivate Insurance
At a glance
Garbagnate Milanese, ItalyAvailable in-person and online
Usually responds within 2 hours

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Next available: Oct 25