Pellanda Veronica (Lugano)

Therapeutic approach: My field of activity is mainly oriented on cognitive-behavioral therapy (CCT). This kind of approach currently offers the special possibility of integrating therapeutic action with new developments in scientific research, allowing, among other things, the best adaptation of collaboration in the healing process.

Fields of expertise:

• Anxiety disorders (panic attack disorder, agoraphobia, specific phobia, social phobia, obsessive - compulsive disorder)
• Post-traumatic stress disorder
• Mood disorders (depression and bipolar disorder)
• Somatoform disorders (somatization disorder, conversion disorder, hypochondria, body dysmorphic disorder)
• Schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders
• Eating disorders (anorexia, bulimia)
• Sleep disorders -Adaptation disorders (following disruptive circumstances, such as pregnancy, birth, bereavement, job loss, etc.)
• Personality disorders (mainly relationship difficulties)
• Psychological distress related to health problems (illnesses or accidents)
• Psychic distress related to school or professional difficulties (stress, burn out)
• Couple and family problems

Mindfulness: The term "mindfulness" can be superimposed on "full consciousness" and is now in independent use in several medical and psychotherapeutic disciplines.

Full mindfulness: being mindful, but in a particular mode: awareness in the present moment, absence of all judgment.

This form of mindfulness develops mental clarity, clear vision and the ability to accept reality in the present moment. We become aware that our life consists of a succession of instants. If too often we are not fully attentive to such "moments," we not only neglect what makes existence worth living, but also ignore the richness and depth of growth and transformation that are offered to us.

Mindfulness makes it possible to decrease the stress of daily life and anxiety; it helps improve the quality of life in cases of severe pain and chronic illness.

In addition, "full mindfulness," teaches one to live in the present moment, to be more tolerant of one's self and to find time to interpret existence in its authenticity.

Additional form of therapy: EMDR