Sara Di Ienno – Clinical Psychologist

Welcome

Glad to see you here!

About me

If you're on this page, we've probably already met or you've heard about me from a colleague or a patient. I am a Clinical Psychologist specializing in Psychotherapy at the Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore in Milan.

I have chosen an Integrated Approach because I believe there are no universally better therapeutic methods for every issue, but rather different paths as varied as the challenges each of us faces. My training reflects this view and includes, among other things, a background in neuroenhancement and neurorehabilitation (I completed a Master's in Behavioural Neuroscience at the International Research Center for Cognitive Applied Neuroscience at the Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore in Milan). I am in the opinion that a welcoming, supportive attitude towards psycho-physical well-being should not be seen as contradictory to scientific and methodological rigor.


My professional practice focuses on several clinical areas: understanding oneself as the first step toward conscious change and creating more authentic relationships, which is crucial for every personal growth journey; parenting education; the need to transform pressure into positive energy; working on relational issues or emotional dysregulation; affective dependencies; couples therapy; the search for meaning and a sense of personal effectiveness; and working with seniors facing grief or a diagnosis.

 

I am also committed to dealing with issues impacting the expat community in Milan. I support adults and international students in dealing with the challenges of relocation and adapting to new environments, whether they attend international schools – especially English-speaking ones – or are navigating the Italian school system. I work in both Italian and English.

Services

Psychological Support

With weekly or bi-weekly sessions

Couples counseling

A shared process to improve communication, intimacy, and emotional connection.

Individual Sessions

Focused on a specific goal, usually longer and similar to coaching

Tailored

Series of individual or group meetings on specific topics