Dr Lucia Roberta Russo is a Chartered Psychologist, registered with both the British Psychological Society and the Italian Register of Psychologists of Friuli-Venezia Giulia. She is dedicated to helping individuals and couples navigate emotional challenges and foster healthier, more fulfilling relationships.

With a foundation in the internationally renowned Trieste mental health model, her approach emphasises holistic wellbeing and goes beyond symptom management. Her expertise in perinatal psychology, gained through a PhD at the Institute for Maternal and Child Health — IRCCS "Burlo Garofolo" — equips her to support individuals and couples through infertility treatment and the transition to parenthood.

Can be consulted for

  • Individual therapy — self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and the emotional impact of stressful life events
  • Couples therapy — communication, conflict resolution, and strengthening relationships
  • Infertility support — psychological care throughout fertility treatment
  • Perinatal & postpartum care — emotional transitions of pregnancy, childbirth and early parenthood
  • Family therapy — addressing conflict and fostering healthy family dynamics

M.I.A.L.'s directory also includes Elisa Troccoli, Psychologist, whose psychodynamic practice covers mood disorders, personal growth, and LGBTQ+ and relational issues — her UK accreditation is currently pending, so she is not yet available for UK-based clients; see her full profile for details.