English-speaking therapy in Milan — for expats and internationals who need to talk in their own language
Finding a therapist is hard enough. Finding one who works in English, understands what it means to live between cultures, and has space for you — that’s harder. This is that space.
In-person or online
Two ways to work together — whichever fits your life in Milan.
Some people prefer the ritual of a physical space. Others need the flexibility of logging on from wherever they are that week. Both are fully valid, and we can discuss what suits you.
Consulting room in Porta Romana
A quiet, private space in one of Milan’s most walkable neighbourhoods. Sessions can also take place outdoors in green spaces nearby, depending on what you prefer.
Zoom sessions — same quality, more flexibility
For clients travelling frequently, living outside Milan, or simply more comfortable at home. Online therapy works — and for many people it removes the barrier that stops them from starting.
Who this is for
You don’t need a diagnosis. You need to be heard — in the right language.
Milan is full of people managing a great deal alone. International students, transferred professionals, partners who followed someone else’s career, long-term expats who still haven’t quite landed.
The gap between performing fine and actually being fine
Living abroad rewards resilience. It also asks you to carry a lot quietly. Therapy gives that weight somewhere to go.
When academic pressure meets cultural displacement
Bocconi, Politecnico, Cattolica — Milan draws ambitious people from everywhere. Ambition and anxiety often travel together.
Affirming, not just accepting
A space that understands identity, visibility, and the complexity of being LGBTQ+ across different cultural contexts.
Life changes — even when you chose them
A new city, a new role, a relationship ending or beginning. Transition is hard even when it looks like success from the outside.
“I grew up in southern Italy and spent much of my professional life in the UK. I understand both the rewards and the challenges of living between cultures — and that shapes how I work.”
About Antonio Danzi
Psychodynamic. Trauma-informed. Genuinely bicultural.
My approach is rooted in relational psychodynamic therapy — a model that looks at how early experiences and relationships shape the patterns we carry into adulthood. This isn’t about finding someone to blame. It’s about understanding yourself well enough to change what you want to change.
I’ve worked in public health psychological services in the UK, university counselling at Bocconi and IES Abroad Milan, and private practice across both countries. That breadth matters — it means I’ve sat with a wide range of human experience.
- Qualifying Course, Inter-cultural Psychodynamic Psychotherapy — Tavistock & Portman NHS Trust, London (2020)
- Postgraduate Diploma, Foundations of Psychodynamic Psychotherapy — Tavistock / University of Essex
- Registered Psychodynamic Psychotherapist, British Psychoanalytic Council (BPC) — Member of Severnside Institute for Psychotherapy
- Registered member, AssoCounseling (Italy)
- Counselling & Wellbeing — Bocconi University, IES Abroad Milan, University of Bristol
- Clinical supervision — University of Exeter doctoral students
How it works
Simple to start. No commitment before you’re ready.
Free 20-min call
A brief conversation to see if working together feels right. No obligation, no forms.
First session
We explore what’s brought you here and what you’re hoping for. In-person or online.
Regular sessions
Weekly or fortnightly. Short-term focused work or longer-term — depending on what you need.
Ongoing contact
I read every message personally and respond within 24 hours.
Common questions
A few things people usually want to know first.
Do you only work with expats?
No — I work with anyone who prefers therapy in English, including Italians who’ve spent significant time abroad and feel more fluent in English when talking about emotional experience. The common thread is people who live across cultures in some way.
What does “psychodynamic” mean in practice?
It means we pay attention to patterns — in how you relate to others, how you respond to difficulty, what gets repeated. It’s not about the past for its own sake, but about understanding how the past shows up in the present so you can do something about it.
I’m not sure if what I’m feeling is serious enough for therapy.
That thought is itself worth exploring. You don’t need a crisis or a diagnosis to benefit from therapy. A vague sense that something’s off, or that you’re not quite yourself, is enough to start.
How much does it cost?
Session fees are discussed openly in the initial consultation. The 20-minute introductory call is always free, with no obligation to continue.
Can I switch between in-person and online?
Yes. Many clients work in a hybrid way — in-person when they’re in Milan, online when they’re travelling or working remotely. We can arrange whatever combination works for you.
The first step is just a conversation.
20 minutes, no commitment. I respond to every message personally within 24 hours.