Roberta Scirea
Clinical Psychologist • Mindfulness Instructor
Approach
An integrated approach
My method combines clinical psychology, Mindfulness-Based practices and protocols, meditation, and health coaching tools. It draws on evidence-based approaches from cognitive psychology, models of emotion regulation, and health psychology, with attention to the dynamic relationship among thoughts, emotions, the nervous system, the body, and everyday behaviors.
Mindfulness, introduced into clinical settings by Jon Kabat-Zinn and now used in numerous research and practice contexts, is a form of intentional, nonjudgmental attention training. Through practice, it helps us recognize thoughts, emotions, impulses, and bodily signals moment by moment, creating more space between automatic reactions and the opportunity to respond with awareness.
The work unfolds gradually, alternating clinical consultations, experiential practices, guided meditations, and tools that can be applied in everyday life. When helpful, it also includes an exploration of habits, daily rhythms, eating patterns, and personal and professional contexts.
Complementary Perspectives
Alongside clinical psychology and Mindfulness-Based practices, my approach is also informed by Eastern traditions, such as Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). I view these as complementary lenses for observing and reflecting on the relationship among the body, emotions, daily rhythms, and behaviors. These perspectives do not replace clinical evaluation or the evidence-based approaches that guide my work.
What Balance Means in My Work
In my work, I consider each person in their full complexity, bringing together mind, emotions, body, habits, and life context. Working toward balance does not mean eliminating difficulties or never experiencing stress; it means developing the ability to recognize what is happening, regulate one’s responses, and make choices with greater flexibility and presence.
The goal is not to “correct” the person, but to support a more mindful and sustainable way of functioning, one that can accompany them through the different stages of life.
Goals
→ foster emotional and body awareness, and a greater understanding of automatic patterns
→ develop attention, presence, and self-regulation skills
→ recognize signs of stress, overwhelm, and automatic reactivity
→ strengthen personal resources, motivation, and self-efficacy
→ encourage more adaptive patterns of thought, behavior, and daily habits
→ foster, when relevant, a more supportive relationship with the body, food, and everyday habits
The work is designed to deepen the understanding of inner experience—emotional, cognitive, and bodily—and to bring what emerges in practice into everyday life. The goal is to cultivate a more stable, flexible, and sustainable psychophysiological balance over time.
Collaboration with other professionals
When a situation calls for it and with the individual’s consent, Mindfulness programs can complement the work of physicians and other health care professionals.
Interdisciplinary collaboration can foster alignment and continuity across different interventions, while respecting each professional’s area of expertise and the individual’s goals. My work remains centered on Mindfulness, mind-body awareness, and the integration of these practices into everyday life; it does not replace medical evaluation or treatment.