“As I embark on a second career, I’ve successfully completed Level 6 in Integrative Counselling with distinction at Inter-Psyche and gained experience in a wide range of settings, including helping young adults at the University of Kent, working with patients and bereaved carers at a hospice, and volunteering with organisations like Anxiety UK and Shout text service for individuals in crisis.

In particular, my professional path has been profoundly shaped by my work in grief counselling. I’ve come to realise the deep relevance and effectiveness of grief work in the context of addiction recovery, where healing often hinges on the healthy process of grieving.

Before training to become a therapist, I spent two decades in the textile/fashion industry, both in Italy (Como), and in the UK. My years in this highly competitive field provided me with a profound understanding of the demands of working in both creative and corporate environments, highlighting the critical importance of setting healthy boundaries; also crucial in the recovery process.

Currently, at PROMIS, my role involves facilitating structured therapeutic support programs through group and one-to-one sessions, as well as delivering psycho-education groups and activities.

I firmly believe in the power of group work as a transformative element in recovery. When members feel comfortable enough to share openly and vulnerably, the group evolves into a cohesive source of support for each participant.

Finally, I am a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), committed to upholding the highest professional standards in my practice.