Venosta International Studio of Mental Health

The Venosta International Studio of Mental Health was established in 1996 by Dr Caterina Zaiontz PhD and Dr Anna Arduini MD, with the aims of:

  • providing integrated services in the psychological, psychiatric and psychoeducational sectors with a full range of specialist treatment and professional services in one private Practice
  • offering a unique formula which takes into account the Client’s cultural identity, offering a participative Client-centered approach, consistent case management and follow up

The multicultural Professionals in the Practice have long standing expertise in the private and public sectors, including clinical and University/research experience in Italy. USA and UK.

The Practice through extensive research and clinical Practice has specialized in consultation and therapeutic treatment to the ex-pat population, with special focus in the areas of Multicultural Issues, Intercultural Relationships, Adjustment processes and Adjustment-related Disorders.
The main areas of services offered are:

  • Consultation and Diagnostic Assessment
  • Individual and Couple Psychotherapy
  • Psychoanalysis
  • Counseling
  • Child and Adolescent Psychology and Psycho-educational Assessment
  • Cross-Cultural Issues and Adjustment Disorder
  • Psychiatry

The Practice’s Philosophy

At Venosta International Studio of Mental Health the Practice’s philosophy is participative and empowering. The Client is respected and is provided with the necessary information to allow him/her make informed decisions about their psychological wellbeing.

Each consultation entails a thorough analysis of the Client’s discomfort followed by comprehensive diagnostic feedback including diversified treatment options, thereby fostering an ongoing partnership at all times. The goal of this partnership is mental health promotion through education in order to enhance the Client’s awareness of his/her psychological discomfort and its underlying causes.

The Professionals at Venosta International Studio of Mental Health aim at creating a sensitive and caring setting in which an individual can discuss mental health care concerns with a Professional and actively participate in decision making. The Client’s education is a key to prevention of psychological discomfort, dealing with problems that do arise, and minimizing the chance of recurrent illness.