Informed consent to psychological services.

This is a courtesy translation. The professional activity described here is governed by Italian law and by the Code of Ethics of Italian Psychologists: in case of any discrepancy, the Italian version prevails.

Nature of the service

The services offered fall within clinical psychology: assessment consultations, psychological support and cognitive-behaviourally oriented work on self-understanding.

What it is not

Sessions do not constitute medical or diagnostic services in the strictly healthcare sense. Dr Colao does not prescribe medication. Where the situation calls for it, she will suggest combining the work with a specialist consultation (psychiatric or medical).

How sessions take place

Consultations take place in person at the Florence and Milan practices, or online over a secure platform compliant with CNOP guidelines. Each session lasts approximately fifty minutes.

Timescales and goals

The overall length of the work depends on the goals and on the specific situation. Goals, frequency and how progress is reviewed are agreed at the outset and revisited periodically.

Privacy and professional secrecy

All information shared is protected by professional secrecy under Article 622 of the Italian Criminal Code and the Code of Ethics. Data processing complies with the GDPR. Specific safeguards set out in law apply to minors.

Right of withdrawal

Consent can always be withdrawn. A person may end the work at any time, ideally discussing it in session first so that it can be brought to a considered close.

Fees

Fees are published on the Fees page. A healthcare invoice is issued for every service, deductible at 19% under Italian tax rules.

This is a summary for information purposes. The informed consent document itself is signed in person before the work begins.