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ON STAGE

Before becoming a psychologist, I built a solid career as a professional flutist. I studied at prestigious institutions such as the Conservatory in Italy and earned a Master’s degree in Music in Germany. I had the opportunity to perform in some of the world’s most renowned theatres, including the Teatro alla Scala in Milan, the Royal Opera House in Muscat, and the Elbphilharmonie in Hamburg, playing at major festivals like the Sanremo Festival. I immersed myself in the unique challenges of tours, auditions, competitions, and concerts that the performing arts world presents: from stage fright to maintaining focus in highly competitive environments.

Thanks to these experiences, I developed a deep understanding of the psychological dynamics that influence musicians and artists' success.

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Specialization in Performance Psychology

Having personally faced the mental challenges that accompany a musician’s career, I decided to pursue a new training path, obtaining a Master’s in Clinical and Rehabilitation Psychology and specializing in sports and performance psychology. I achieved certifications in clinical hypnosis, mindfulness, and coaching, and today I help individuals develop effective mental strategies to enhance their performance under pressure.

In my clinical work, I have collaborated as a neuropsychologist in a hospital and a rehabilitation clinic in Germany, providing personalized psychological consultations, as well as group therapy sessions and seminars on pain or stress management. I also engage in training and coaching for institutions and organizations, teaching stress management techniques and performance enhancement strategies for singers, instrumentalists, and many others.

 

PSYCHOLOGY & MENTAL HEALTH

My approach is multidisciplinary, combining clinical psychology techniques with the specific needs of musicians, artists and athletes. Thanks to my direct experience in performing arts and music, I can support individuals with emotional and/or interpersonal difficulties, as well as musicians, singers, dancers, actors, and athletes facing various personal, relational, and sexual challenges, such as:

• Stage and performance anxiety

• Personal growth

• Relational difficulties

• Mental and creative blocks

• Performance mindset management

• Improving concentration and mental resilience

• Rehabilitation after traumatic events

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Skills and Qualifications

• Master of Science in Clinical and Rehabilitation Psychology

• BSc in Psychological Sciences and Techniques

• Master of Music Performance (Germany)

• Orchestra Professor Certification - Accademia Teatro Alla Scala

• Certification in Sports Psychology and Mental Training

• Certifications in Psychological Counseling

• Specialization in Clinical Hypnosis and Coaching

• Second-level Master’s in Clinical Psychosexology

• Mindfulness Certificate

• Music Diploma in Flute from the Conservatory (Italy)

• Over 10 years of international orchestral experience

• Collaborations with research institutes and specialized clinics

• Lecturer in various Conservatories, both in musical and psychological subjects

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Languages and Multicultural Communication

Thanks to my international career, I have developed language skills in Italian, English, Spanish, German, and French, enabling me to work with clients from diverse cultural and professional backgrounds.

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Publications and Research

My passion for performance psychology led me to participate in international symposia, such as the PAMA (Performing Arts Medicine Association) Symposium in 2022 in Chicago, where I presented research on musical performance anxiety and the SFERA model in collaboration with academic institutes of sports psychology and musicians’ health. The study was published in the journal Psychology of Music in 2023. click for more