Psychological support
A path through the difficult phases of life, to reactivate your personal, social and emotional resources and improve your quality of life.
Psychologist in Florence and online
A calm space
to find yourself again
I am Dr Emanuela Bruschi, a clinical psychologist and sexology counsellor. I see adults and couples in a listening, non-judgemental setting, to work together through what weighs on you and rediscover your own resources.
At my practice in Florence or online by video call, wherever you are.
“Asking for help is not a sign of weakness,
it is the first step towards change.”
About me and how I work
Registered with the Order of Psychologists of Tuscany, no. 11466.
Giving yourself permission to ask for help is not always easy: it means sharing what you carry inside, listening to your emotions and accepting to look at even the most uncomfortable parts of yourself.
My approach is supportive: I help you rediscover the resources you had forgotten and develop new ones, to strengthen your self-confidence and your capacity for self-determination. Together we build practical strategies and a personalised plan to face difficulties, recognise the first signs of distress and find your balance again.
Qualifications and specialisations
Degrees and Master's
- Master's degree in Law (Laurea Magistrale in Giurisprudenza)
- Master's degree in Clinical Psychology (Laurea Specialistica)
- Second-level Master in Clinical Criminology
- Second-level Master in Legal and Forensic Psychology
- Master in Clinical Sexology
Advanced specialist training
- Psychology of ageing
- Nella stanza con il lutto (in the room with grief)
- Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory (MCMI-III) — training in the use of the test
- MMPI-2 – Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-2 — training in the use of the test
Services
Prevention, assessment, support and rehabilitation in psychology, at my practice in Florence or online.
Psychological counselling
A space to bring into focus what you are going through, clarify the dynamics at play and decide together which way to go.
Psychological assessment
Psychological evaluation with standardised tools, to understand your situation in depth.
Psychoeducation
Understanding your condition and building practical skills: problem solving, stress management, emotional regulation, social skills and relaxation techniques.
Health psychology
Support for people living with a chronic illness (diabetes, heart disease, chronic pain) to accept the diagnosis and build a healthier lifestyle.
Sexology counselling
For individuals or couples: a short, focused path to address doubts, discomfort or difficulties related to sexuality and to the couple relationship.
Learn more →Forensic psychodiagnostic assessment
Technical consultancy for a party (consulente tecnico di parte) in civil and criminal proceedings.
Criminal proceedings
Assessment of criminal responsibility (capacity to understand and to act), social dangerousness, reliability of testimony and psychological harm.
Civil proceedings
Assessment of parenting capacity in child custody cases, of the capacity to manage one's assets (legal incapacitation: interdizione or inabilitazione) and quantification of existential or biological-psychological damage.
Sexology counselling
For individuals or couples, a short and focused professional path to address doubts, discomfort or difficulties related to sexuality and to the couple relationship.
Information and guidance
A safe, non-judgemental space to clear up doubts about anatomy, contraception, identity or orientation.
Difficulties in the couple
Low desire, communication problems, misunderstandings about intimacy.
Individual concerns
Insecurities, performance anxiety, pain during intercourse.
Times of transition
Support through coming out or working through traumatic events.
Areas of work
Everyone arrives with their own story. These are some of the issues I work with most often.
Anxiety and stress
Worries that never let up, constant tension, difficulty switching off. Together we work to understand where they come from and to regain balance and serenity.
Mood and self-esteem
Periods of sadness, feeling not good enough, loss of motivation. A path to recognise your own worth again, working on your sense of self-efficacy and self-determination.
Emotional regulation
Being able to recognise and understand your emotions, and to temper their intensity and duration, is one of the foundations of wellbeing. Paths with concrete tools for those who live an emotional rollercoaster or struggle with intense reactions such as anger, anxiety, sadness, guilt and loneliness. We also work on the ability to set healthy boundaries in relationships.
Relationships and couples
Conflicts, misunderstandings, separations. A neutral space to listen to each other and rebuild dialogue.
Life changes
A move, a new job, the end of a relationship, a painful loss, a birth, entering a new phase of life, the passing years and a changing body. Supporting every change so it becomes an opportunity for growth and personal development.
Chronic illness
Receiving a serious diagnosis changes everyday life. Together we work on accepting it, managing it better and taking care of your physical and psychological health.
Publications and research
My work, available to read online.
Fees online
The first session is a chance to get to know each other and decide together whether and how to continue.
Individual session
55 minutes
€ 75
Online, by video call
Couple session
55 minutes
€ 90
Online, by video call
As healthcare expenses, sessions can be deducted in the Italian tax return.
Informed consent form and consent to personal data processing (Privacy)
You can download it, read it at your own pace and bring it filled in to the first session. The form is in Italian.
Contact
Write to me for information or to book an appointment. I will reply as soon as possible.
WhatsApp and phone
353 495 1617
dremanuelabruschi.psicologia@gmail.com
Practice
Via Lungo l'Affrico 276, 50137 Firenze
Online sessions also available, by video call on appointment.