In the supportive atmosphere of psychotherapy, we gain insights to ourselves that place us back on the path to contentment and well-being.
 

Psychotherapy, specifically cognitive therapy, has been used successfully for decades to help people through life's crises. When it is combined with complementary therapies such as guided relaxation, therapeutic hypnosis, or training in mindfulness (being present in the moment), psychotherapy becomes an even more powerful tool for positive change. 

The techniques I pass on as part of the therapeutic process retrain the mind and body to a baseline state of calm confidence.  A peaceful mind boosts the immune system and helps us approach crises and conflicts with strength and equanimity.  Most importantly, the methods we work with are easily learned and can be applied to any future problem you encounter without continuing need for professional support.

I have found that this multidisciplinary approach works to alleviate a broad range of problems, including:  anxiety, panic attacks and phobias, chronic pain and illness, fatigue/insomnia, depression and bereavement, addictive behaviours, poor self-esteem, lack of motivation, trauma following major life transitions, obsessive thoughts, and excessive anger, frustration, or worry.

As the weight of limiting beliefs and negative emotions falls away,

physical and mental energy is restored.

I am here to provide a nonjudgmental setting in which we can look at your problems from a different perspective, and help you discover what approach works best for you. 

Biography

 I am a native of Boston, MA, with a BA in psychology from Smith College.  I worked for many years as a consultant in the field of health care before qualifying as a psychotherapist in 2000 with the National School of Hypnotherapy and Psychotherapy (NSHAP) in London.  Since then, I have had a private practice, first in Tuscany and more recently in Rome, where I have worked with expatriate clients from many different cultures and backgrounds.  

I have studied and trained in a variety of therapeutic methods, including cognitive therapy, mindfulness-based stress reduction, therapeutic hypnosis, emotional freedom technique, neuro-linguistic programming (NLP), psycho-kinesiology, and Buddhist psychology.  I give occasional seminars in Tuscany on mental and emotional well-being, relaxation techniques, and awareness meditation.

I am based in Prati near Via Cola di Rienzo and Castel Sant'Angelo.  For a free initial consultation, contact me on:

+39 06 4547 6808

ppowers@potentiality.net