English-Speaking Psychologist, Psychotherapist & Psychoanalyst in Florence

I’m Dr. Alessio Tortorella, a licensed English-Speaking Psychologist, Psychotherapist, and Psychoanalyst based in Florence. I provide for a confidential and supportive space to explore personal challenges, emotional difficulties, or life transitions, so as therapy in English for individuals and couples.

My approach

In my approach, I pay particular attention to the relational dimension, understood as the dialogical space in which personal growth toward emotional balance and autonomy can unfold.

I completed my academic and professional training at La Sapienza University in Rome, focusing on the study of emotions and developing a psychodynamic clinical model. I am a psychotherapist with a psychodynamic orientation, trained at Il Ruolo Terapeutico, a School of Psychoanalytic Training where I currently teach, sharing the clinical value of relationship and narrative. My therapeutic work draws from psychoanalytic theory, integrated with relational psychotherapy techniques.

The Transformative Value of Therapy

When we decide to seek help from a psychologist or psychotherapist, it often signals an emerging awareness—something inside us is calling for attention through suffering.

This suffering is often initially identified through its symptoms: anxiety, depression, obsessions, restlessness, eating disorders (such as anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, or vigorexia), substance dependence, or emotional co-dependence. In some cases, it may take the form of more structured personality disorders, such as Borderline, Obsessive-Compulsive, Bipolar, or Narcissistic Personality Disorder.

These diagnostic labels can help us name the discomfort we are experiencing, and may contribute to the awareness that our inner world might be organized in a way that leaves space for suffering.

Yet beyond any diagnostic framework, I believe it is even more important to consider each personal story in its uniqueness—because every psychological pain is unique, and so must be the way we listen to and treat it.

With a psychodynamic and relational psychoanalytic approach, I provide a reflective environment where you can delve into your inner experiences and relationships. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or the complexities of adapting to a new culture, I’m here to support you.

Services Offered:

• Individual therapy for adults and adolescents
• Couples therapy
• Support for expatriates and international residents
• Online sessions available

Why Choose Therapy in Florence?

Relocating to a new country can be both exciting and challenging. Therapy provides a space to process these experiences, gain insight, and foster personal growth. My practice is dedicated to helping you navigate these transitions with empathy and professionalism.

Contact:

To learn more or schedule a session, feel free to learn more on the site or contact me directly.

📍 Address: Piazza di Madonna degli Aldobrandini, 8 – Firenze
📞 Telephone: +39 389 4317806
📧 Email
📆 Available on appointment, in presence or online