Psychotherapist in Milan · Bioenergetic analysis
Therapy that brings mind and body together.
My name is Laura Monacò and I am a clinical psychologist and psychotherapist. I see adults and couples at my practice in Via Marco Greppi, Milan, and online, with a body-oriented approach that combines psychoanalysis and bioenergetic analysis. Sessions are held in Italian.
Approach
Therapy as a journey you don’t make alone.
To me, psychotherapy is a journey of mind and body, which I like to compare to the journey of Dante and Virgil in the Divine Comedy. I like to think of myself as a travelling companion who supports Dante on his way to Beatrice: the journey is intense and not always easy, and everyone has their own Beatrice.
My approach pays attention to the body, starting from the idea that what happens in the mind flows into the body, just as what happens in the body echoes in the mind.
I believe deeply in my work and in the possibility of improving the quality of life, finding a new and more workable path and discovering one’s own strengths: discovering how to feel more “at ease” with oneself and with others.
Since 2007, when I began my training placement, I have met many people facing different difficulties: from substance dependence to couples therapy, from workplace bullying to grief, panic attacks, anxiety, a sense of inadequacy, difficulty making decisions, through to fear of childbirth and the challenges of caring for a newborn. Many paths with a single aim: improving the quality of life and finding oneself again.
Bioenergetic analysis in Milan
What bioenergetic analysis is and how it works
Bioenergetic analysis is a body-oriented psychotherapy developed by Alexander Lowen, building on the work of Wilhelm Reich. It starts from a simple idea: emotions we can’t find a way to express settle in the body, as muscular tension, held breath and rigid posture.
In sessions, alongside talking, we work with breathing, with grounding (the contact with the floor through feet and legs) and with simple body exercises. The idea is to feel more clearly what you experience and to find words for what the body is already expressing.
Who it’s for
Anxiety, stress, psychosomatic symptoms, and anyone who feels they “live only in their head”.
Do I need to be fit?
No. The exercises are simple and adapted to every person and every body.
What I help with
Psychotherapy in Milan: what people most often come to me for.
Sessions
How we can work together.
We always start with a first consultation, to get to know each other and agree on the right path. All sessions are available in person, at the practice in Milan, or by video call.
Online therapy
You can come to the practice or join from home. If you live outside Milan, travel often for work or prefer not to commute, we meet by video call, with the same confidentiality as in the practice. You need a stable connection and a quiet room where you can talk freely.
About me
Training and experience
Bioenergetic analyst and transactional group therapist.
Registered with the Order of Psychologists of Lombardy, no. 03/16535.
Education and training
LUMSA University, Rome
Degree in Psychology, 2008
S.I.A.B., Rome
Bioenergetic analyst, body-oriented psychotherapy, 2014
Berne, Milan
Master in group psychotherapy, 2018
Clinical experience
ASL Roma 3, Mental Health Centre
Clinical placement
“L’Airone” therapeutic community, Orvieto
Clinical placement
Private practice, Milan
Individual and couples therapy, since 2014
FAQ
Before you start.
Can I do therapy online?
Yes, every session can also take place by video call.
Do you work with insurance?
I see private patients only. You receive an invoice for every session, which you can submit to your insurer if your policy covers psychotherapy.
Which language are sessions in?
Sessions are held in Italian. This page is a summary in English for information only.
What’s the difference between a psychologist and a psychotherapist in Italy?
In Italy a psychotherapist is a psychologist (or medical doctor) who, after their degree and licensing, has completed at least four years of postgraduate psychotherapy training. That is what allows them to provide structured treatment as well as supportive counselling.
What happens in the first session?
It’s a chance to get to know each other: you tell me what brings you to therapy, I explain how I work, and together we decide whether and how to continue. One to three sessions are usually enough to decide, with no commitment to carry on.
How long does therapy last?
Sessions last 50 minutes. Frequency and length of therapy are not fixed: we agree on them together, based on what brings you to therapy and how the work develops.
Contact
Book a first session.
Via Marco Greppi 10, 20137 Milan, Italy
Monday to Friday, 8:10 am – 8:00 pm
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