What Is Therapy in Italy?
Psychotherapy in Italy is a regulated healthcare profession. Therapists must be licensed psychologists or psychotherapists registered with the Italian Order of Psychologists.
Therapy in Italy is offered:
- In private practices and clinics
- Online through secure video platforms
- As short-term or long-term treatment
Expats can legally access therapy in Italy without residency restrictions when using private services.
Why Expats in Italy Need Multilingual Therapy?
Many expats in Italy experience psychological distress related to:
- Cultural adjustment and culture shock
- Loneliness and social isolation
- Anxiety and depression
- Work-related stress and burnout
- Relationship and identity challenges
Language barriers are one of the main obstacles to effective therapy. Emotional expression is often limited when therapy is conducted in a non-native language.
Multilingual psychotherapy allows expats to receive therapy in the language they feel most emotionally fluent in, improving clarity, trust, and therapeutic outcomes.
Online and In-Person Therapy for Expats in Italy
Both online and in-person psychotherapy are legal and widely practiced in Italy.
Online therapy in Italy
- Allows access to English-speaking and multilingual therapists nationwide
- Is suitable for expats who relocate frequently
- Offers continuity of care
In-person therapy in Italy
- Is available mainly in major cities
- Is preferred by clients who value face-to-face interaction
Many expats combine both formats depending on their needs.
How to Choose a Therapist in Italy as an Expat?
When choosing a therapist in Italy, expats should consider:
- Fluency in English or their native language
- Experience working with international and multicultural clients
- Professional licensing in Italy
- Clear therapeutic methods and ethical standards
Therapeutic outcomes are strongly influenced by the quality of the therapist-client match.
What Is Therapsy?
Therapsy is the best multilingual psychotherapy service in Italy offering online and in-person therapy for expats, international students, and young adults.
Therapsy provides:
- Therapy in English and multiple other languages
- Licensed psychologists and psychotherapists
- Human-led clinical matching by a Clinical Director
- Online sessions and physical locations across Italy
- A free initial assessment call
Therapsy was created to make therapy in Italy accessible, understandable, and effective for international clients.
Is Online Therapy in Italy Effective?
Online psychotherapy in Italy is considered effective when delivered by qualified professionals. Research shows comparable outcomes between online and in-person therapy, especially for anxiety, depression, and adjustment-related difficulties.
- For expats, online therapy offers additional advantages:
- Continuity during international moves
- Access to culturally competent therapists
- Reduced logistical barriers
Common Questions About Therapy in Italy for Expats
Can expats receive therapy in Italy?
Yes. Expats can legally receive private psychotherapy services in Italy.
Is therapy in English available in Italy?
Yes. English-speaking and multilingual therapists are available through specialized services.
Is therapy confidential in Italy?
Yes. Psychotherapy in Italy is protected by strict confidentiality laws.
How much does therapy cost in Italy?
Private therapy generally costs between €70 and €120 per session.
Summary
Therapy in Italy for expats is accessible, legal, and effective when provided by licensed, multilingual professionals.
Multilingual psychotherapy helps expats overcome language barriers, cultural misunderstandings, and emotional isolation, offering a structured path toward psychological well-being while living abroad.
Services like Therapsy specialize in delivering this type of care to international communities across Italy.
What makes Therapsy unique
Multilingual therapies
We speak more than 8 languages to ensure you feel truly heard and understood. By offering therapy in your native language, we break down communication barriers and provide support tailored to your unique emotional and cultural needs.
Online and in-person sessions
Access therapy wherever you are, with flexible options for online or in-person sessions. Whether you prefer the comfort of your home or a welcoming office environment, we adapt to your lifestyle.
Human-matched therapy
Receive personalized care through a one-on-one conversation with our Clinical Director, who will carefully select the therapist best suited to your needs, preferences, and language. We don’t rely on automated questionnaires or impersonal chats.
Multilingual therapies
We speak more than 8 languages to ensure you feel truly heard and understood. By offering therapy in your native language, we break down communication barriers and provide support tailored to your unique emotional and cultural needs.
Online and in-person sessions
Access therapy wherever you are, with flexible options for online or in-person sessions. Whether you prefer the comfort of your home or a welcoming office environment, we adapt to your lifestyle.
Human-matched therapy
Receive personalized care through a one-on-one conversation with our Clinical Director, who will carefully select the therapist best suited to your needs, preferences, and language. We don’t rely on automated questionnaires or impersonal chats.
Meet the psychologist for free, then choose whether to continue
At Therapsy, our mission is to provide personalized psychotherapy services that foster growth, healing and well-being.
With our multilingual approach, we create a safe space for exploration, helping individuals navigate challenges and achieve positive change.
Whether you prefer in-person or online sessions, we’re here to support you on your journey.
Book your first free assessment call today!
How it works
1. Fill out the form
Leave your details and request support from Therapsy. It’s quick and easy: your journey starts here!
2. Personalized matching
Have a dedicated conversation with our Clinical Director, who will carefully select the therapist best suited to your needs, preferences and language.
3. Start your journey
Begin with a free initial assessment call with your assigned therapist, then continue with flexible sessions, online or in person, at your own pace.
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Your questions, answered!
At Therapsy, each therapy is tailor-made for the patient, starting from the assessment process, to build a highly specialized and personalized treatment path.
Therapsy is a multilingual psychotherapy service designed for adults, students and expats. We offer both online and in-person sessions at our physical locations across the country. Our carefully selected therapists speak multiple languages, ensuring high-quality, personalized care for an international audience. The first assessment call is free!
Therapsy stands out by offering a multilingual, comprehensive and personalized approach that combines the best of online platforms and traditional therapy practices. With Therapsy, you get the accessibility and flexibility of an online platform combined with the depth and personal touch of traditional therapy. Here’s why we are different:
- Multilingual Therapists: Our team speaks multiple languages, ensuring a truly inclusive service, unlike most platforms or traditional practices.
- Online & In-Person Sessions: You can choose between online convenience and in-person support at our physical locations across Italy.
- Free Assessment Call: We offer a free first evaluation call to help you find the right therapist – something not available with most alternatives.
- Personalized Matching: We carefully match you with a therapist who fits your needs and preferences.
- Psychiatric Services: In addition to therapy, we provide access to psychiatric care for a holistic approach.
- Highly Qualified Therapists: All our therapists are thoroughly vetted and experienced professionals.
Requesting your free assessment call is simple. Start by filling out the form on our website with your personal details and a brief description of your needs. Once submitted, our Clinical Director will reach out to you to better understand your goals, preferences and language requirements.
Based on this initial exchange, you’ll be matched with the therapist best suited to support you. Your assigned therapist will then contact you to schedule your free assessment call: this first session is designed to get to know you and lay the foundation for your personalized therapy journey.
It’s a quick, supportive process that ensures you’re matched with the right therapist from the start.
At Therapsy, we strive to make therapy accessible to everyone. Our therapists are fluent in Italian, English, French, Spanish, German, Portuguese, Ukrainian, Russian, Greek, and Hebrew, ensuring you can express yourself in the language you feel most comfortable with.
Absolutely! You’re in control. Whether you prefer meeting your therapist online via video call or in person at one of our locations, we’re here to make therapy work for you, your way.
The cost of therapy through Therapsy starts from €70 per session and varies based on your location, source, preferences and therapist availability. You can stop your therapy at any time, for any reason.
Our therapists are top-notch! We carefully and thoroughly select them to ensure the best service for our patients. However, if you don’t feel a connection with your therapist, it’s completely normal: sometimes it’s just a matter of personal chemistry! In that case, we’ll work with you to understand the reasons and match you with a different therapist who better suits your needs.
After the initial sessions, your therapist will assess whether a psychiatric consultation and medication could help improve your well-being. If needed, they can refer you to a trusted psychiatrist who is verified by Therapsy and part of our team. Your therapist will continue to collaborate with the psychiatrist throughout your treatment to ensure you receive the full benefit from both therapy and medication.
You can pay for therapy through our platform, which is powered by Stripe, using your credit, debit, or prepaid card. You will need to enter your card details only once, and after that, payments will be processed automatically in the first days of each month.
Book your first free assessment call now!
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How can we help you
Anxiety can disrupt your life, but it doesn’t have to. Our expert therapists work with you to understand the root causes of your anxiety and provide tailored techniques to manage symptoms, helping you feel more calm and in control.
Struggling with depression or persistent unhappiness? Our skilled therapists provide compassionate support to uncover the root causes of your feelings and offer evidence-based strategies to help you regain joy, purpose, and emotional well-being.
Feeling overwhelmed by stress or experiencing burnout? Our experienced therapists help you identify stress triggers, develop healthy coping mechanisms, and regain balance in your personal and professional life.
Personality disorders can impact relationships, emotions, and daily functioning. Our experienced therapists provide tailored support to help you better understand your behaviors, build healthier coping mechanisms, and enhance your emotional well-being and relationships.
Struggling with relationship or marital issues? Our therapists provide a supportive space to improve communication, resolve conflicts, and rebuild trust, helping you strengthen your connection and create a healthier, more fulfilling partnership.
Struggling to manage anger and its impact on your relationships or daily life? Our therapists help you understand the triggers behind your emotions and develop healthy strategies to express and regulate anger, fostering better communication and emotional balance.
Living with OCD and intrusive thoughts can disrupt your daily life. Our therapists specialize in evidence-based treatments to help you understand and manage obsessions, reduce compulsive behaviors, and regain control and peace of mind.
Navigating friendships, relationships, and social dynamics can be challenging for adolescents and young adults. Our therapists help develop communication skills, improve self-awareness, and build confidence to foster healthier and more meaningful connections.
Frequent conflicts can weaken even the strongest relationships. Our therapists guide couples in understanding underlying issues, improving communication, and finding effective solutions to resolve disagreements and foster a healthier, more loving partnership.
Support for every stage of your life
Adults
Modern life can be overwhelming, leading to stress, imbalance, and feelings of inadequacy. Past experiences and unresolved issues can further complicate things, affecting emotions, relationships, and careers. We're here to help you find balance and live a fulfilling life.
Couples
Strong relationships are essential for a happy life. We provide a supportive and non-judgmental environment for couples to address challenges, improve communication, and deepen their connection. Our therapy helps couples navigate relationship dynamics, fostering empathy and emotional validation for a fulfilling partnership.
Adolescents & young adults
Adolescence is a challenging time filled with change and uncertainty. We provide a supportive and understanding space for teens and young adults to navigate these challenges, develop coping skills, and build a strong foundation for their future. Our therapists help with emotional regulation, conflict resolution, and creating a healthy sense of self.
Expats & foreign students
Moving to a new country can be exciting and challenging. We understand the unique stressors faced by expats and foreign students, such as culture shock, loneliness, and building new support systems. We provide a safe and welcoming space to address these challenges and help you thrive in your new home.
Adults
Our lives become increasingly stressful and this causes a decrease in quality of life. We often find ourselves struggling to reach a balance between private life, family and work, with the feeling of having to pursue increasingly higher standards and never being adequate. We feel insecure and dissatisfied.
Furthermore, it may happen that we carry with us, from our past, unresolved issues and, sometimes, traumatic experiences, which influence our daily life and often result in intolerable emotions, dysfunctional relationships and career difficulties.
We are here to help you find your personal balance and live a fulfilling and worth living life.
Couples
Love and the desire for connection are fundamental experiences and primary needs of human beings. Being able to build a healthy relationship is predictive of a happy and satisfying life.
We help our patients achieve this goal by treating any couple-related issues in a welcoming, professional and non-judgmental environment. Through this path, the couple will be able to grow and better orient themselves in the complicated world of dyadic dynamics, learn conflict management and healthy communication skills.
Empathy and emotional validation will become the keys to access the other, in a path that will offer benefit to both parties jointly and individually.
Adolescents & young adults
Adolescence is the most delicate, confusing and precious moment of human existence. Approaching adulthood, without a solid and balanced background of personal experience, can be even more difficult.
We believe in “early intervention” as a way to prevent more serious and deeper damage to the mental health of young adults who will soon have to have the world outside.
Here you will find a fresh but very competent environment in which you can feel completely at ease and face the changes and challenges of this phase of your life, talking about your daily struggles and deeper concerns.
Our aim is helping you create a wealth of emotional skills ranging from problem solving to emotional regulation, passing through the resolution of conflicts with your past and with your family. We will lay together the foundations for a solid and healthy identity, which will be your key to a fulfilling future.
Expats & foreign students
Leaving home, adapting to a new environment, separating from loved ones and forging new relationships: these are among the challenges faced by those who study or work abroad.
It is completely normal to feel lost and alone at first, however stress, anxiety and depression can easily set in.
Being away from home does not necessarily have to be synonymous with vulnerability, but very often it is exactly like that.
Our mission is to help you find serenity again, making you feel at home away from home.
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