Arianna Pipicelli
Gestalt Psychotherapist, Functional Medicine and Nutrigenetic Pratictioner
I am a passionate psychotherapist, supervisor, and functional medicine and nutrigenetic practitioner. With a strong foundation in Gestalt psychotherapy and a growing expertise in functional medicine.
My Journey So Far...
My love affair with psychotherapy began more than twenty years ago at the Metanoia Institute, where I earned my Master's degree in Gestalt Psychotherapy. I later expanded my practice with a Diploma in Supervision from The Grove Practice.
Over the years I have continued to deepen my clinical knowledge across disciplines that speak to the inseparability of mind and body. Most recently, I completed the foundational module in Functional Medicine with the Institute for Functional Medicine, and the Nutrigenomic Practitioner Programme with Lifecode Gx — working now at the intersection of mental health, personalised medicine, and genetic individuality.
What Drives Me
As a UKCP-registered therapist, I'm committed to upholding the highest standards of ethics and professionalism. I believe that every individual deserves a safe, non-judgmental space to explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. My approach is rooted in empathy, curiosity, and a deep respect for the human condition.
My Philosophy
I firmly believe that our relationships with ourselves and others hold the key to healing and growth. By tuning into our emotions, needs, and desires, we can gain a deeper understanding of ourselves and the world around us. The therapeutic bond between client and therapist is, in my opinion, the most crucial factor in successful therapy.
Functional Medicine and Nutrigenomics: A Holistic Approach
As a functional medicine practitioner, I'm interested in addressing the root causes of mental health issues and promoting optimal health and wellbeing.
Our genetic variations shape how we respond to stress, regulate mood, manage hormonal shifts, and recover from sustained psychological and physiological load. Using Lifecode Gx testing, I bring this layer of understanding into the therapeutic relationship — translating your unique genetic profile into targeted support.
I believe that by integrating functional medicine and nutrigenomics principles into my practice, I can offer a more comprehensive and effective approach to healing.
While I'm passionate about applying functional medicine and nutrigenomics to psychotherapy, I also understand that some clients may prefer a more traditional approach. That's why I'm happy to offer conventional psychotherapy sessions as well. These sessions focus on exploring your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and working through challenges and difficulties in a supportive and non-judgmental space.
Whether you're looking for a more traditional talk therapy approach or a more holistic approach, I'm here to support you. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or would like to schedule a session.
Existential Explorations
I am fascinated by the complexities of human existence — finitude, freedom, choice, and the weight of existing in a world already cast before we arrived in it, with its measures, its rhythms, its quiet insistence on what is normal and what must be corrected.
My interest is not in resolving these tensions but in exploring them. When something in a person cracks or chafes against that inherited world, the reflex is to call it pathology. And sometimes it is. But not always. Discomfort is often the most authentic signal we have — not evidence of being broken, but of who we are. Sometimes that is exactly where the work begins.
Language and Availability
My sessions are available in both English and Italian. Whether you're seeking long-term or short-term therapy, supervision, or explore the connection between mind, body and the environment, I'm here to listen and guide you on your journey.
