Dr. Sarah Gemmellaro
Psychologist
BIO & CV
My name is Sarah, and I grew up in London in a multicultural environment that since childhood has fuelled my curiosity and desire to understand diversity in the world and between people. This is why I chose to pursue studies in language and psychology that would help me to be in contact with people.
I graduated from the University of Padua with a degree in Applied Cognitive Psychology, I deepened my clinical knowledge through experience in the Psychiatry Department and Mental Health Department in Catania, Italy. Dealing with a wide range of inpatients and users, l gained experience in both individual and group assessment and intervention.
Work and Professional Experience
January 2022 - Current
Lambrate, Milan.
Private practice, individual and group sessions, in both English and ltalian.--
January 2022 - March 2022
Secondary School Communication Assistant in collaboration with GENESI Social Cooperative.
Understanding the needs and requirements of students with sensory disabilities, preparation and adaptation of school settings and tools. Personalization of assessment methods and providing support to school staff in creating tests suitable for the student's abilities. Enhancing learning strategies through the creation of additional teaching materials and schematization of topics covered. Planning and implementation of inclusion interventions through the conduct of group games and socialization activities.
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July 2020 - July 2021
Trainee Psychologist Catania ASP 3 Catania
Department of Mental Health - Garibaldi Hospital Garibaldi Psychiatry Department.
Direct observation of the psychologist's work and the methods and tools used in the various stages of treatment. Operational support in organizing and conducting Open Dialogue sessions. Participation in multidisciplinary team meetings and in the presentation and discussion of particular cases and specific therapies. Shadowing tutor during the administration of psychometric tests and various assessments during psychological evaluation. Structuring of individual treatment plans taking into consideration the emotional, psychosocial and relational needs of patients. Learning Autogenic Training techniques for managing symptoms of anxiety. Determination of central themes and issues and identification of the best psychological intervention strategies.
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March 2021 - June 2021
Primary School Communication Assistant in collaboration with GENESI Social Cooperative.
Implementation of compensatory interaction and communication strategies for non-verbal student. Promotion of participation in proposed activities through mediation and support actions. Enhancement of relational skills and promotion of positive affectivity.
Education and Training
2021 Licensed to practice as a Psychologist University of Messina Registration in the Register of Psychologists Sicily matricula no. 10751
2019 Master's Degree: Applied Cognitive Psychology Padua University of Padua
2016 Bachelor's Degree : Psychological Sciences and Techniques Catania University of Catania
Italian: MOTHER LANGUAGE
English: C2
Areas of Intervention
Psychologist Expert in:
- ANXIETY
- EMOTIONAL Dependency
- DEPRESSION
- SOCIAL MEDIA ADDICTION
- BREAK UPS
- BEREAVEMENT
- SLEEP DISORDERS
- PSYCHOSOMATIC DISORDERS
- RELATIONAL PROBLEMS
- PERSONALITY DISORDERS.
- SEXUAL DYSFUNCTION
- COUPLES THERAPY
MY STUDIO
The sessions will take place at my office in Lambrate, Milan, a welcoming and intimate location, guaranteeing patients the utmost privacy and comfort.