Roberta Scirea
Clinical Psychologist • Mindfulness Instructor
MINDFULNESS, ATTENTION AND EMOTIONAL REGULATION
Mindfulness programmes for individuals in clinical and non-clinical settings, alongside interventions for organisations, institutions and healthcare professionals.
An approach grounded in scientific research, with a focus on attention, emotional regulation and habitual responses. Each programme is selected following an assessment of individual or organisational needs, objectives and context.
I am Roberta Scirea, a clinical psychologist and mindfulness instructor, holding the qualifications of Mindfulness Professional Trainer® and Mindfulness Clinical Therapist. I am registered with the Order of Psychologists of Lombardy (Section A) and listed in the Registro Nazionale Mindfulness® of the Italian Mindfulness Federation.
I lead individual and small-group programmes in clinical and non-clinical settings, as well as programmes for organisations, institutions and healthcare professionals. I work in Italian and English, both online and in person, and am available for collaborations in Italy and internationally.
AREAS OF PRACTICE
Mindfulness in ambito personale e clinico
Percorsi rivolti a chi affronta ansia, depressione, difficoltà nella regolazione emotiva, un lutto o cambiamenti di vita particolarmente impegnativi.
Il lavoro si concentra sul rapporto con i pensieri ripetitivi, sulle emozioni intense e sulle risposte automatiche che interferiscono con la vita quotidiana.
Un colloquio iniziale permette di approfondire la richiesta, definire gli obiettivi e valutare l’adeguatezza del percorso, considerando anche gli eventuali trattamenti in corso.
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Mindfulness for organisations, institutions and healthcare professionals
Programmes for professionals and teams seeking to develop attentional skills, concentration and emotional regulation in roles involving high levels of pressure and responsibility.
The programmes address real-world professional demands, including competing priorities, complex decisions, challenging interactions and emotionally demanding work. The aim is to sustain attention on the task at hand, recognise signs of stress and habitual reactions, and develop responses appropriate to the situation.
Each programme is designed through an initial consultation to establish the organisation’s needs, the intended participants and the objectives of the intervention.
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FORMATS
In both settings, programmes are available individually or in small groups.
Individual programmes
Sessions address each person’s difficulties and goals through guided practices and exercises relevant to their personal or professional life.
Small-group programmes
Groups of 6 to 12 participants combine guided practices, exercises and discussion of participants’ experiences. The work centres on shared needs and objectives.
Programmes may follow a structured protocol or a tailored approach. This is agreed during the initial consultation or, for organisational projects, through a discussion of the needs and objectives of the intervention.
Mindfulness Programmes and Protocols
A science-informed, practical and personalised approach
Scientific foundations
Research in clinical psychology and mindfulness-based interventions informs the selection of programmes and practices. I consider the available evidence in relation to the intervention’s objectives, the participants’ characteristics and the context.
Attention and emotional regulation
We work on developing the ability to direct and sustain attention, recognise signs of emotional arousal, and respond with greater awareness and flexibility. Practices and exercises address relevant personal difficulties or professional situations.
Selected research
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Mindfulness and attention: a synthesis of research — Health Psychology Review, 2024
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Mindfulness and emotional regulation: a review and meta-analysis — Affective Science, 2025
Tailored programme design
The initial assessment helps identify an appropriate programme based on needs and objectives. In tailored programmes, content, duration and practice between sessions are adapted to individual circumstances or the requirements of the organisational project.
Protocols and approaches
I am qualified to deliver the following protocols and approaches:
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MBSR — Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
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MBCT — Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy
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MSC — Mindful Self-Compassion
Information and enquiries
Personal and clinical settings
Request an initial consultation to discuss your needs, clarify your goals and assess whether the programme is appropriate for you.
Organisations, institutions and healthcare professionals
Arrange a preliminary discussion to identify your organisation’s needs, the intended participants and the objectives of a potential intervention.