It's Complicated

Alessandra Maestri

Person-Centred Counsellor

Verified by It's Complicated
Available for new clients
As an English & Italian speaking Grief Counselor in Milano, my work is to support people facing Life changes, sorrow and grief, defining new goals, and meanings of their own life

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At a glance
Pavia, ItalyAvailable in-person and online
Last active
Your story is important.Feel free to contact me here if you feel that we could be a good fit.
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Usually responds within 8 hours

About me

I’m a professional counselor since 2008, after working for many years with international companies, within the communication area. My approach is humanistic/gestalt integrated, which means that I strongly believe everyone has the ability and power to reach greater awareness of oneself, a renewed confidence and ability to define one’s choices in life; these last 3 years, following a personal need and experience I specialised in Grief Counseling to better support people facing losses in their life (a beloved one, a job, a relationship). I'm a Bach Flower practitioner too and this allows me to integrate this gentle therapy to heal emotions. I am passionate about Nature and wild life, so I decided to use my experience with Dr. Bach Flowers to take care of animals which lives with humans and have some relationship troubles.

I speak:

EnglishItalian

Location:

Approach

Treatment Approaches
CounsellingRecommended for those who want to talk through their emotional challenges with a professional in a safe, supportive environment.
In a "not judging", warm space you can share with me your threats, hurts, dreams and challenges to find out new perspectives, resources, opportunities and actions. My approach is humanistic/gestalt integrated (C. Rogers' client centered theory is the foundation of my attitude), which means that I strongly believe everyone has the ability and power to reach greater awareness of oneself, a renewed confidence and ability to define one’s choices in life; my work is to light up people’s inner tools, resources and beauty to reach the different goals they want.

Experience

17 years in practice
WORKING EXPERIENCE Since April 2022, I have been a volunteer with VIDAS, an Association that assists people in the end of life both at home and in Hospice. Since June 2008 I work as Professional Counsellor to support individuals to face changes, or difficult situations in their lives, and empower them to identify resources or areas of improvements to reach their goals. June 2001 – November 2015: Corporate and Media Relations Manager at MultiMedica Holding (an Italian private Company operating in the Healthcare and Science Research) 2011 – 2013: Tutor of the 3 years Master in Gestalt Counseling at ASPIC Institute – Milano. 1999- 2002: Teacher of the 3rd year of the course in Public Relations at Istituto Superiore di Comunicazione (IED Group - Milano)

Education

2023-2024: online workshop with Frank Ostaseski 2023: Master's Degree in Spiritual Assistants and Accompaniment at the End of Life 2022: Foundation Training of Mindfulness in relationship 28th April 2022: online workshop with Frank Ostaseski 2021-2022: Grief Counseling workshop; Mourning & Grief workshop 2008: ASPIC Institute – Bologna; Master in Humanistic- Gestalt Counselling, 1993: University IULM Milano; Laurea in Foreign Modern Languages and Literatures 1986: Univeristy IULM Milano; Diploma "cum laude" in Public Relations

Services

Individual Session

€55 1 hr Online & In-person

Insurances

Private Pay
At a glance
Pavia, ItalyAvailable in-person and online
Last active
Your story is important.Feel free to contact me here if you feel that we could be a good fit.
Illustration of a smiling sun peeking over a cloud, symbolizing warmth and positivity for connecting with the therapist.
Usually responds within 8 hours
Usually responds within 8 hours