Gio Matteo

Dr Gio Matteo Risso Ricci

Psychotherapist (Registered)

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A dedicated and wholehearted Psychotherapist and Psychologist, with several years' experience in psychiatric communities, mental health centres and private practice. Currently conducting group therapy sessions in a day hospital setting and working with private patients face-to-face and online. Native English speaker.

About Me

I offer dedicated psychotherapy, drawing on several years' experience in psychiatric communities and mental health centres. I work with individuals face-to-face and online, providing a compassionate space for exploration. My extensive background means I understand diverse mental health needs, offering comprehensive support. I also lead group therapy sessions, fostering a shared environment for growth.

Approach

Sessions unfold with steady focus on lived experience, moving between exploring patient needs and careful clinical assessment in a way that feels manageable and collaborative. Based in Milan, I offer in-person work in English as well as online appointments that keep continuity whether you're local or remote. Typical sessions blend gentle inquiry and targeted psychoanalytical technique on symptoms and behaviour patterns, including reflective feedback. This way of working suits adults facing life transitions, relationship strain or persistent worry who want structured, empathetic support.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

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Services

Services Offered:

  • Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.

  • Counseling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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  • Group Therapy

    Therapy conducted with a small group of people who share similar concerns, using peer interaction and diverse perspectives as part of the healing process.

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  • Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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  • Psychiatry

    A branch of medicine specialising in the diagnosis and treatment of mental health conditions, including the prescribing of medication.

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  • Stress Management

    Techniques and strategies for managing the body and mind's response to excessive demands, including relaxation, cognitive restructuring, and lifestyle changes.

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  • Therapy

    Professional treatment for mental health concerns, providing a structured space for insight, emotional processing, and behavioural change.

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Works With:

  • Adults

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

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  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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  • Self-Esteem

    A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.

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  • OCD

    Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, a condition involving unwanted, intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviours or rituals (compulsions) performed to relieve anxiety.

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  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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  • Trauma

    The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.

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Professional Title:

  • Psychotherapist (Registered)

    A psychotherapist who is formally registered with a regulatory or professional body in their jurisdiction.

Credentials

Registrations

Italian Board of Psychologists

Psychotherapist

Qualifications

Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore

CIPA - Italian Centre for Analytical Psychology

Service Areas

Private Practice

In-person & Online

Bande Nere

Milan, Lombardy

Italy

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Bande Nere, Milan, Italy