Dr.
FRANCESCO SANAVIO
Psychologist & Mindfulness Coach
Dr. Francesco Sanavio is a psychotherapist at the Institute of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapy (ITC) in Padova and ULSS 6 – Euganea. He graduated from San Raffaele University in Milan, followed by a Master’s degree in Addictions and a specialization in Cognitive and Behavioral Psychotherapy at ITC Padova.
He is recognized as a psychotherapist at the European level according to the good practice standards of the EABCT (European Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies). Dr. Sanavio is also a founding member and the scientific director of Convforth – Conversation for Therapy, an innovative startup developing software for low-intensity interventions for emotional disorders.
I embrace the quote by William James: 'The greatest discovery of my generation is that a human being can alter his life by altering his attitudes of mind.
F. Sanavio
Dr. Sanavio is the author of articles published in peer-reviewed journals and several books, including:
- “Abilità invisibili” (Invisible Skills)
- “Il Trattamento Integrato per le Dipendenze Patologiche” (Integrated Treatment for Pathological Addictions)
- “Attacchi e disturbo di panico” (Panic Attacks and Panic Disorders)
His ongoing research includes studies on anger and aggression with the University of Padova and Hogrefe publishing house, personality assessment with ULSS, and sexuality and addictions with the Fondazione Foresta.
Academic and Clinical Roles
- Former lecturer at the University of Padova for Mindfulness seminars.
- Consultant for the Penitentiary Health Operational Unit of ULSS 6.
- Head of psychological area training for Illuxi Training Schools and lecturer for various corporate training companies.