Dr. Elisa De Martini is a Psychologist, Psychodynamic Psychotherapist, and Psychosexologist specializing in individual, couples, and group psychotherapy.
After earning her degree in Psychology, she expanded her expertise in Clinical Sexology by completing a specialization at the Italian Association of Clinical Sexology in Rome. She then pursued her psychotherapy training at the School of Psychotherapy with a Dynamic Approach (SFPID) in Rome, deepening her understanding of intrapsychic and relational dynamics.
She is registered with the Order of Psychologists of Lazio (n°25716) and is recognized in the UK as a registered psychotherapist with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) (n°00977542) and as a psychologist with the British Psychological Society (BPS) (GMBPsS n°750603).
Work experience in Italy
During her experience in Italy, Dr. De Martini collaborated with various clinical and institutional settings, including the Celio Military Hospital in Rome, where she conducted psychological assessments and counselling, working alongside professionals in clinical evaluations and personality testing, such as the MMPI-2 (Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory 2).
As part of this role, she supported psychiatric and psychotherapeutic sessions, refining her ability to handle complex and sensitive issues, such as PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder), while ensuring the highest levels of confidentiality and sensitivity.
In parallel, she gained extensive experience in clinical sexology, working privately with individuals and couples on sexual difficulties, identity-related concerns, and affective dynamics.
Work experience in UK
Since 2019, Dr. De Martini has been living and working in London, where she runs her private practice in Tooting Broadway.
For four years, she collaborated with EASE Wellbeing, a talking therapy centre, where she was responsible for clinical assessments, risk management, and therapeutic interventions for adults facing a wide range of psychological and emotional difficulties. She was also involved in planning and managing short, medium, and long-term therapeutic pathways and monitoring treatment progress through tailored follow-ups.
Expertise
Specialized in anxiety and mood disorders, relational and affective difficulties, individual and couples’ sexual concerns, trauma and grief processing, identity and self-image issues, and LGBTQIA+ related matters.
Languages:
Italian, English
In summary:
Dr. De Martini’s approach is rooted in a deep understanding of the psychological dynamics that shape emotional well-being, with a particular focus on relational difficulties, personal identity, and affective and sexual disorders.
Her professional experience between Italy and the UK has fostered a strong intercultural sensitivity, enabling her to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds, integrating a broad and respectful perspective into her clinical practice.