Meet Dr. Rita
Conveniently located in the town centre of Coventry, Stratford upon Avon, and Leamington Spa, I assist adults and young adults in understanding their anxiety and turning it into a powerful source of strength.
Situated near top universities like the University of Warwick and Coventry University, I also provide tailored psychological support to international students and academic staff, valuing and celebrating the richness of diverse cultures.
I provide psychotherapy and life-coaching in English and Italian.
I have extensive experience providing teletherapy since 2008 to high-profile international clientele worldwide.
“A joyful and fulfilled life starts with embracing who you truly are, including your strengths and limitations”.
“Even anxiety and stress, though uncomfortable, can be gentle friends, offering messages that guide you toward healing and growth, helping you evolve into a more peaceful and whole version of yourself ”.
A Sneak Peek at Our Journey Together
Explore a new and effective way to think about anxiety through modern evidence-based Lifestyle Interventions.
Pillars of Lifestyle Psychology: This refers to key principles or foundational concepts in Lifestyle Psychology, a field that examines how lifestyle choices (like habits, behaviours, and environment) impact mental and physical health.
Guide you towards long-lasting healthy lifestyles: The focus is on providing guidance or strategies to help you develop habits and make choices that lead to sustained health over time.
Emotional well-being: This emphasizes the mental and emotional aspects of health, suggesting that the approach not only focuses on physical health but also aims to improve emotional balance and happiness.
An Integrative, compassionate, and collaborative approach to helping you make enduring lifestyle changes and get inner-strenght – enabling you to overcome any challenge with clarity, confidence and purpose.
Get ready for a transformative journey where you’ll learn simple, innovative strategies to understand and manage your anxiety.
Discover how anxiety affects your relationships and gain tools to build healthier, more secure connections.
The effectiveness of treatment can only be enhanced by incorporating new evidence-based knowledge into my therapeutic practice.
Embrace this opportunity for growth and empowerment!
About me
I am Rita Squarza, a highly trained, qualified and licensed Counselling Psychologist and Integrative Psychotherapist. I bring you 25+ years’ experience in the field of Clinical Psychology and Neuroscience, helping adults at every age and stage of life with a variety of life’s challenges, including personality and brain disorders.
Culturally Open and Sensitive
After completing my academic qualifications, undergoing extensive training, engaging in personal therapy, obtaining my license to practice, and accumulating many years of active scientific research and clinical work in both the public and private sectors in Italy, I left my home country. Moving to different countries with my family, allowed me to experience being an expatriate myself. I developed a strong curiosity on how being immersed in another culture can impact people’s lives. Over the last several years, I’ve passionately worked with expats from more than 20 countries, appreciating cultural diversity. I feel privileged to work with individuals of all ethnic backgrounds, sexual orientations, communities, and spiritual beliefs, as it allows me to enhance my multicultural perspective.
The Focus of My Private Practice
I have always been fascinated by the immense potential for growth, innovation, and positive transformation within the human spirit. This passion led me to become a psychotherapist. When I felt ready, entering private practice became one of my best decisions, as it allows me to provide the attention, time, and personalised care that my clients deserve.
My Approach and Style
Human beings are complex, and in today’s dynamic society, it is essential to view clients through various theoretical lenses and to utilise a broad range of tools. I have found that integrating my Integrative Psychotherapy approach with elements of Integrative Medicine—such as nervous system regulation techniques, supplements, and lifestyle interventions—enables my clients to experience rapid symptom relief and achieve lasting results. My style is engaging, interactive, and thought-provoking, leaving individuals inspired, motivated, and equipped with practical tools to master their minds and lives.
An Effective Alternative
for Anxiety Treatment
Currently I live in the beautiful county of Warwickshire, I focus on innovative multimodal lifestyle interventions for anxiety and stress. Motivated by the frustration of clients experiencing limited improvements with conventional treatments, I began to question why these promising solutions often fall short. This exploration led me to Integrative Medicine, where I developed a more effective and sustainable approach to supporting my clients. I now confidently employ an integrative multimodal strategy that combines psychotherapy with evidence-based, non-medication treatments, particularly benefiting those with diverse symptoms and sensitivities to medications. To effectively address anxiety and stress, the interventions must be tailored to each client’s unique needs and preferences. The aim is to develop a holistic plan that nurtures both mental and physical well-being, promoting a healthier lifestyle while alleviating anxiety and stress in a way that truly resonates with each individual.