Ms Ilaria Tedeschi
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Counsellor Biography:
My career has always been driven by my strong passion for healthcare issues and support to people. I was awarded indeed my university degrees in Italy at Universita’ Vita-Salute San Raffaele in Milan. First I achieved a BA in Psychological Sciences in 2006, mark 110/110 cum laudae, writing an experimental thesis on Narcolepsy. Then, I achieved a MSc in Clinical Psychology in 2008, mark 110/110 cum laude, carrying on my experimental BA graduation thesis, widening the sample and the research aims. My graduation thesis was then presented as a poster and was chosen as oral communication at XVIII Congress of Sleep Medicine, held in Bari in 2008. I carried out my university internship in the Neurology Department at San Raffaele-Turro Hospital in Milan, working as a psychologist in the Sleep Disorders Unit and the Neuropsychology Unit. It has been a fulfilling and extremely interesting experience. Collaborating in the Sleep Disorders Unit, managed by Professor Luigi Ferini-Strambi, I extended my knowledge on sleep problems, especially Narcolepsy and Insomnia, and I collaborated on several research projects. Part of my internship was carried out in the Neuropsychological Unit, where I administered cognitive questionnaires and I observed neuropsychological evaluations and rehabilitations. I then became interested in the Cognitive Behavioural model and how it can be applied on psychological disorders so I achieved a 4 years post-graduate Diploma in Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT) at Studi Cognitivi in Milan, directed by Dr Sandra Sassaroli. During the 4 years training as a psychotherapist, I worked at Centro Psicosociale – Settembrini, belonging to Fatebenefratelli and Ophthalmic Hospital in Milan. I treated several patients and I collaborated on several research projects. I achieved my CBT diploma in December 2013 and I kept on collaborating with Fatebenefratelli Hospital as a consultant psychologist. I participated in research projects, administered questionnaires, evaluated neuropsychological functions and I conducted a group intervention on anxiety management in patients with severe psychiatric disorders. I am a founder associate at Associazione ClinicaMente, a non-profit association that provides affordable psychotherapy in Milan. While I was training as a psychotherapist, I have also worked for several years as a teacher for children aged 6 months – 3 years in a private kindergarten in Milan. Working as a kindergarten teacher has been very formative, as it has allowed me indeed to observe and experience first-hand issues related to early years and provide the best support for parents. Working directly with toddlers allowed me to apply my theoretical knowledge on Developmental Psychology and Attachment Theory in order to contribute to children and parents’ emotional wellbeing. As a matter of fact, after this work experience I kept on cultivating my personal interest on the issue, collaborating with another private kindergarten and organising group sessions focused on specific topics with mothers. Since the beginning of 2013 I have been working as a private therapist first in Milan and right now in Central London (Marylebone and Chelsea), where I practise as a Psychotherapist and Counsellor. I work under the supervision of Margherita Villa, clinical psychologist. - See more at:
