My name is Valerio. I was born and raised in Italy, but I have spent most of my adult life abroad.

My journey into self-knowledge and well-being began with yoga and meditation, leading me to spend extended periods in Asia, where I eventually became a yoga instructor.

During those years, I also deepened my practice of Vipassana meditation, which continues to inspire my work today.

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Another meaningful aspect of my personal path has been the exploration of Plant Medicines, particularly Ayahuasca.

I lived and worked in internationally recognized retreat centers such as The Temple of the Way of Light in Peru and Soltara in Costa Rica.

To this day, I periodically return to Peru to continue my personal work with Plant Medicine.

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Over time, this path of exploration naturally expanded into the field of Western psychology. What has consistently guided me is a deep passion and curiosity for understanding the human experience in all its complexity.

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I trained as a Counselor at ToMind Counseling School in Vicenza, graduating in 2020, and I am currently a member of AiCo, the Italian professional association that regulates education, training, and accreditation for counselors.

In October 2022, I completed the full professional training in Somatic Experiencing®—the body-oriented therapeutic approach developed by Peter Levine to support trauma healing and nervous system regulation—and became a certified Somatic Experiencing Practitioner.

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Over the years, I have also trained extensively in Internal Family Systems (IFS), which has become the core of my practice today.

IFS offers a powerful, evidence-based framework to connect with our inner parts and access the healing qualities of the Self.