Dr. Giuseppe Iannone, PsyD, M.Sc., M.A.
Bilingual psychologist, psychotherapist & sex counsellor – Licensed psychologist and psychotherapist – Board of Psychologists of Lombardy (Italy) Registration No. 18949
I provide psychotherapy for adults experiencing anxiety, panic attacks, stress, relationship difficulties, sexual concerns, and life transitions. My goal is to help you develop greater self-awareness, overcome psychological obstacles, and create a more fulfilling and authentic life.
Psychotherapy for expats and international professionals in Italy
Living abroad can be both enriching and demanding.
Adapting to a new culture, building meaningful relationships, managing professional responsibilities, and navigating major life changes can sometimes feel overwhelming. Feelings of loneliness, uncertainty, anxiety, or disconnection are not uncommon during these transitions.
I offer psychotherapy in English for expats and international professionals living in Italy, providing a confidential, supportive, and non-judgmental space where you can explore personal challenges, relationship concerns, emotional difficulties, and important life decisions.
📍 In-person sessions in Milan (Via Michelangelo Buonarroti 41) and Monza (Via Tolomeo 10)
💻 Online sessions throughout Italy
Schedule an Appointment
WhatsApp: +39 339 190 1474
Email: iannonegiuseppe@yahoo.com
About Me
I am a licensed psychologist, psychotherapist, and sex counsellor specialized in the treatment of anxiety disorders, panic attacks, stress-related conditions, relationship difficulties, self-esteem issues, sexual concerns, and challenges associated with major life transitions, including relocation and adaptation to a new country.
After obtaining my Master’s degree in Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience from Maastricht University, I completed my specialization in Cognitive and Neuropsychological Psychotherapy. Alongside my clinical work, I have been involved in academic research in both Italy and abroad.
I also hold a Master’s degree in Teaching Italian as a Foreign Language and currently teach Self-Defence and Combat Psychology at Systema Milano (www.systemamilano.it) .
My professional approach combines scientific rigor with a deep appreciation for each person’s unique life story, values, and experiences.
How we can work together
My primary therapeutic orientation is Cognitive-Neuropsychological Psychotherapy. However, I believe that effective psychotherapy should never be reduced to a rigid protocol. Every individual is unique, and meaningful psychological work requires an approach tailored to the specific needs, goals, and circumstances of each person. Just as a bespoke suit is crafted to fit the individual who wears it, psychotherapy should be designed around the person seeking help.
For this reason, I integrate evidence-based techniques from different therapeutic traditions whenever they can enhance the effectiveness of treatment. Throughout our work together, you will remain the central agent of change. My role is to guide, support, and challenge you when necessary, helping you develop the insight and practical tools needed to overcome difficulties and move toward greater psychological well-being. If anxiety, panic attacks, agoraphobia, claustrophobia, stress, sexual difficulties, or relationship problems are limiting your quality of life, psychotherapy can help you understand the underlying causes of your distress and create lasting, meaningful change.
The therapeutic process
Phase 1: assessment and understanding
Our work begins with an in-depth assessment phase, which typically lasts three weekly sessions. During these meetings, I will invite you to talk extensively about yourself, your experiences, your current difficulties, and the context in which these challenges developed. This is not simply a conversation. It is a structured clinical assessment grounded in scientific methodology and guided by a clear therapeutic purpose: understanding your difficulties in order to help you overcome them.
By the end of this phase, we will have developed a comprehensive understanding of the factors that contributed to the onset and maintenance of your symptoms. Many clients experience an initial sense of relief during this stage. Understanding where suffering originates often reduces fear and confusion, allowing symptoms to become more manageable and less overwhelming.
Phase 2: creating change
Once we have identified the patterns contributing to your difficulties, we begin the process of change. Together, we will explore new ways of thinking, feeling, relating, and acting. You will gradually discover alternative possibilities for yourself and your life, developing greater freedom in the choices you make and the relationships you build.
This process may involve letting go of unhelpful habits, strengthening emotional regulation skills, improving communication, establishing healthier boundaries, or cultivating greater self-confidence. Change can be challenging, but you will not face it alone. Therapy is a collaborative process, and I will support you throughout every stage of your journey.
Phase 3: Consolidation and Growth
Psychotherapy is not only about understanding yourself intellectually. True transformation occurs when new insights are translated into lived experience and lasting behavioural change.
To use a simple analogy: understanding why someone has become physically unfit is important, but genuine improvement comes from consistently adopting healthier habits.
During this phase, sessions typically take place once or twice per month. Between sessions, I may invite you to complete practical therapeutic exercises designed to strengthen self-awareness and facilitate change in everyday life.
One common example is reflective journaling. You may be asked to record emotionally significant situations throughout your day, paying attention to your thoughts, feelings, bodily sensations, and behavioural responses.
For example:
“4:00 PM. A colleague asks me to take on an additional task. I am already behind schedule, but I worry that refusing might disappoint him, so I agree. Later, I feel anxious because I know I will have to work late again and cancel plans with my partner. I feel frustrated because I was unable to set a boundary, and I notice tension in my body and a racing heartbeat.”
During our sessions, we will review these experiences together, identify recurring patterns, and develop more effective ways of responding to similar situations in the future.
The final stage of therapy
As therapy draws to a close, we will focus on maintaining the progress you have achieved and consolidating the skills you have developed. Together, we will identify meaningful medium- and long-term goals that reflect your values and aspirations. These goals may involve improving relationships, pursuing a new career path, relocating, building healthier social connections, or making important life decisions with greater confidence and clarity.
Ultimately, the purpose of psychotherapy is not merely symptom reduction. It is to help you live more authentically, cultivate psychological freedom, and develop the capacity to navigate life’s challenges with resilience, confidence, and inner peace. I look forward to supporting you on this journey.
Areas of expertise
Anxiety disorders -Panic attacks -Stress management – Relationship difficulties – Sexual concerns and dysfunctions – Self-esteem issues – Work-related stress – Career challenges – Expat adjustment and relocation – Life transitions – Sleep difficulties Post-traumatic stress – Personal growth
Get in touch
WhatsApp: +39 339 190 1474
Email: iannonegiuseppe@yahoo.com