Main practice
Bergamo, Città Bassa
Passaggio dei Canonici Lateranensi
24121 Bergamo
In central Città Bassa, by appointment.
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I work with adults going through periods of anxiety, stress, grief or difficulties in their relationships. The first sessions are for understanding your situation together and defining the most suitable path.
Bergamo, Città BassaLeccoOnline
About me
The relationship we build matters a great deal in my work: goals agreed together, a clear method, and the freedom to tell me when something is not working.
I am Dr Lucia Scuzzarella, a psychologist registered with the Order of Psychologists of Lombardy. I work in private practice and have experience in the public sector: at the Family Centre of Alta Valtellina (ASST della Valtellina e dell'Alto Lario) I worked on psychological wellbeing and parenting support, substance-use prevention and the mindful use of digital technology, as well as projects promoting active ageing. This work has brought me into contact with people of very different ages and life stories. I have completed the four years of my specialisation in integrative psychotherapy.
My work is grounded in attachment theory and metacognitive interpersonal therapy: approaches that help us understand how past relationships have shaped the way each of us thinks, feels and relates to others, and how these patterns can change.
Alongside these, I use mindfulness, in which I have trained in the MBSR and MBCT protocols: structured, research-based programmes that teach you to observe thoughts and emotions without being overwhelmed by them. I integrate it as a practical tool for managing anxiety and stress and for preventing depressive relapse.
- Registered with the Order of Psychologists of Lombardy, no. 26493
- Experience in private practice and the public sector
- Mindfulness training, MBSR and MBCT protocols (2024)
- EMDR training
- Training in Metacognitive Interpersonal Therapy (TMI)
- Schema Therapy training, basic level
- Integrative psychotherapy specialisation: four-year programme completed, thesis in progress
Areas of work
Individual sessions for adults, in person and online, in Italian or English.
Anxiety and stress
Constant worry, physical tension, poor sleep, trouble switching off from work.
Panic attacks
Sudden episodes of intense fear, racing heart, shortness of breath, worry that they will happen again.
Self-esteem
Feeling inadequate, judging yourself harshly, struggling to recognise your own worth.
Grief
Losing someone close, pain that finds no space, the effort of moving forward.
Mood and motivation
Persistent sadness, tiredness, losing interest in things you used to enjoy.
Life transitions
Separation, relocation, becoming a parent, retirement, settling into a new country.
Relationships
Interpersonal conflicts in the family, with a partner or at work; difficulty saying no or asking for what you need.
Trauma and difficult experiences
Painful or traumatic events that keep coming back, post-traumatic stress, memories that still shape your choices today.
Burnout and periods of strain
Work stress, exhaustion, illness or caring for an elderly parent: when there is little room left for yourself.
I also work with
- Health anxiety
- Stress-related insomnia
- Emotional dependency in relationships
- Existential crises and life choices
- Challenges in the parenting role
How I work
My starting point is what psychology calls the therapeutic alliance: the working relationship between client and therapist. Research in psychotherapy shows that the quality of this relationship is among the factors most closely linked to good outcomes, so I take care of it from the very first session.
Shared goals
We decide together what to work on and revisit the goals as things change.
A clear method
I explain what we are doing and why. If something does not convince you, we talk about it.
A relationship of trust
You can tell me when you feel misunderstood or uncomfortable. That is part of the work too.
First contact
Book your first session through the MioDottore calendar or send me a short email. If you wish, we can have a brief call beforehand.
The first three sessions
These are assessment sessions: we explore your situation, clarify the difficulties and agree together on goals and structure. At the end I suggest how to continue; the choice remains yours.
Ongoing work
Sessions last 50 minutes, usually weekly. The length of therapy is not fixed in advance: we review it together as your situation evolves.
Online sessions
On Google Meet or the MioDottore platform: all you need is a smartphone or computer and a quiet place. You receive the link before the appointment.
Direct access
No referral is needed. With your consent, I can work alongside your GP or the psychiatrist who follows you.
Confidentiality
I am bound by professional secrecy under the Italian Code of Ethics for Psychologists and Italian law.
How much does a session cost?
€70 per session. You receive an invoice, which Italian tax residents can claim as a medical expense.
Where I see clients
Online
By video call on Google Meet or MioDottore, wherever you are.
Suitable if you live far away or have a demanding schedule.
Book a first session
You can contact me on WhatsApp, or book through MioDottore, choosing an available day and time and receiving confirmation straight away, or you can email me with your name and the times when you prefer to be contacted. I reply within 48 hours on working days.
If you are in crisis or thinking about harming yourself, call 112, the European emergency number, or go to the nearest emergency department.
Online booking
Through MioDottore
Choose the location, day and time that suit you. You will receive an email confirmation. The calendar is in Italian.
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or write to me
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