Somatic Experiencing® And Integral Somatic Psychology™
Trauma and stress are not only psychological experiences, but they are also held in the body. Somatic Experiencing® and Integral Somatic Psychology™ offer two body-centre...
Liana Dugaro, BSc
Psychological Counselor
Verified“I am a BioGestalt Counsellor, Ontological Coach, and a practitioner and training assistant in Somatic Experiencing (SE™) and Integral Somatic Psychology (ISP™), with additional training in Polyvagal-Informed Practice. I work with adults to support self-regulation during times of physiological, emotional, cognitive, and behavioural stress, while also helping them move toward meaningful and transformative personal goals. I am the founder of Gine Coaching® and am enrolled in the Italian Register of Psychologists.”
About Me
I am a Psychological Counsellor registered with the Order of Psychologists in Italy and an Ontological Coach, supporting adults in healing from trauma held in the body, navigating stress, and working toward meaningful personal goals. My approach draws on methods such as Somatic Experiencing (Peter A. Levine), Integral Somatic Psychology (Raja Selvam), and Polyvagal-Informed Practice (Deb Dana) to help clients build self-regulation and resilience. Sessions often include gentle body-awareness practices to release tension, complete unfinished fight-or-flight responses that may remain stuck after trauma, and restore a greater sense of safety and balance. My work is especially suited to those who want to better manage stress, move beyond unhelpful patterns and reactions, and work toward their unique goals with greater clarity and freedom.
Approach
When stress and trauma begin to overwhelm both body and mind, I offer a space where body awareness, emotional understanding, and conversation come together to support regulation and clarity. I provide online sessions in English, Italian, and Spanish, working at a practical and steady pace that includes check-ins, gentle somatic awareness, and time for reflection. Together, we pay attention to your moment-to-moment responses, explore small body-based practices, and turn what emerges into practical steps you can carry into daily life between sessions.
Services
- Take Action: Ontological coaching, BioGestalt® Counseling.
- Time for yourself: BioGestalt® Counseling, Somatic Experiencing® (SE™), Integral Somatic Psychology™ (ISP™).
- Discover your Motivation: BioGestalt® Counseling; Ontological Coaching.
- Symchronize with the Natural Cycles: Gine Coaching®, BioGestalt® Counseling, Ontological Coaching.
- Personal Growth: BioGestalt Counseling, Somatic Experiencing® (SE™), Integral Somatic Psychology™ (ISP™).
- Professional Growth: Ontological Coaching, Somatic Experiencing® (SE™), Integral Somatic Psychology™ (ISP™).
Services Offered:
Coaching
A goal-oriented practice focused on identifying objectives, overcoming obstacles, and taking action, centred on the present and future rather than past difficulties.
Counseling
A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.
Learn more about CounselingPsychology
The scientific study and clinical practice of understanding the mind, emotions, and behaviour, applied to promote healthier functioning.
Learn more about PsychologyStress Management
Techniques and strategies for managing the body and mind's response to excessive demands, including relaxation, cognitive restructuring, and lifestyle changes.
Learn more about Stress ManagementCrisis Counseling
Immediate, short-term psychological support during an acute mental health crisis such as a panic episode, suicidal thoughts, or overwhelming distress.
Crisis Support & Counseling
Emergency emotional support and counselling for people in acute psychological distress, available at the point of need.
Free therapy for people of Ukraine
Pro bono mental health support for Ukrainians affected by the conflict, offered by therapists volunteering their time and expertise.
Online Counseling
Counselling conducted via video, phone, or secure messaging, providing professional support remotely.
Learn more about Online CounselingOnline Therapy
Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.
Learn more about Online TherapyPersonal Development
The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.
Works With:
- Adults
- Individuals
- Adolescents
Area of Expertise
Scope of Practice:
Stress / Burnout
The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).
Learn more about Stress / BurnoutLife Transitions
Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.
Learn more about Life TransitionsOnline Therapy
Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.
Learn more about Online TherapySelf-Esteem
A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.
Learn more about Self-EsteemTrauma
The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.
Learn more about TraumaWomen's Issues
Psychological challenges more commonly experienced by women, including gender-based stress, reproductive health concerns, body image, caregiving burden, and societal expectations.
Performance
The psychological factors (confidence, focus, pressure management) that influence how well a person performs in sport, academics, the arts, or work.
Learn more about PerformancePersonal Development
The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.
Stress
The body and mind's response to excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, physical symptoms, and reduced functioning.
Learn more about Stress
Professional Title:
Psychological Counselor
A counselor who applies psychological principles to help clients with emotional, relational, and personal difficulties.
Credentials
Registrations
The Italian Register of Psychologists; Section B (https://www.ordinepsicologifvg.it/ordine-fvg/albo-iscritti.html?view=psicologo&id=5385&p=)
Dottore in Tecniche Psicologiche (Doctor in Psychological Techniques - Undergraduate Degree
Qualifications
Bachelor of Science (BSc)
Università degli Studi di Padova (Italy)
Year: 2020
BioGestalt Counseling
SIBiG Scuola Italiana di BioGestalt® - Milan, Italy
Year: 2014
Ontological Coaching
EEC Escuela Europea de Coaching - Turin, Italy
Year: 2014
Integral Somatic Psychology (ISP)
Integral Somatic Psychology®
Year: 2023
Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP)
Somatic Experiencing International
Year: 2019
Service Areas
Duino-Aurisina, Trieste, Italy
