“I wish you the courage to follow your dreams and the perseverance to keep going even when the world around you doubts you or puts you to the test. I wish you to step out of your comfort zone, to take risks, to fall, to get back up, and to fall again: that’s where real growth happens. And above all, I wish you always choose the path that makes you feel alive inside, because only what is done with love and passion truly leaves a mark.”

1) NAME – SURNAME:

Giulia Burigo

2) CURRENT ORGANIZATION, ROLE AND LOCATION:

Dr. Giulia Burigo – Psychologist and Psychotherapist
Location: Belluno, Via degli Agricoltori 11

3) EDUCATION AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TRIESTE: DEGREE PROGRAM/MASTER/PHD:

Master’s Degree in Psychology – Clinical and Neuropsychological Psychology Track (2017)

4) FURTHER EDUCATION (OTHER UNIVERSITIES: STUDY PROGRAMS/MASTERS/PHDs):

• School of Integrated Psychotherapy Aetos – Verona campus (2023)
• EMDR Level II Therapist (2024)
• Mindfulness Instructor (2025)

5) TELL US SOMETHING ABOUT YOURSELF:

I’m a dynamic, ambitious woman with a passion for travel—especially in Southeast Asia—and outdoor sports. I live by a strong mission: to help people discover their potential, free themselves from suffering, and grow in the direction of their dreams.

I run two private practices, one in Belluno and one in Pordenone, and I also offer online sessions. In my clinical work I follow an integrated approach, focusing on Transactional Analysis, and incorporating EMDR and Mindfulness techniques. My ongoing education, combined with a deep interest in Eastern traditions, constantly inspires me to explore new tools to support people on their paths of growth.

In addition to individual sessions, I also work as a trainer. In the corporate field, I conduct courses on effective communication, conflict management, and leadership. I’ve led empowerment projects for women in leadership, helping them develop strategies to achieve their goals. I regularly offer online courses on self-esteem, and I organize international courses to bring psychology to places where it is still underrepresented.

I’m a wellspring of new projects—always brimming with ideas that combine my two greatest passions: travel and psychology.

6) WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT YOUR JOB?

I deeply believe in psychology’s power to help people reconnect with the beauty of life—even in difficult times—and to find a true sense of balance.

Empathy and self-love are my two pillars: I see them as the most powerful tools to face life’s challenges and to shape a version of oneself that shines and contributes positively to the world.

My mission is to guide people to discover where they truly shine, to free themselves from expectations and “shoulds,” and to reconnect with their true selves. For me, there is no greater joy than watching my clients take flight toward their own freedom.

7) WHAT DO YOU TAKE WITH YOU FROM YOUR TIME AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TRIESTE?

University was a very positive time in my life. It made me fall deeply in love with this field and gave me the motivation to start my career. In high school, some teachers didn’t believe in me, and I even thought I’d never make it.

At university, I discovered not only that I was capable, but that I was on the right path. I met professors who passed on their passion and truly appreciated me—not just for my commitment, but also on a human level.

Studying became a pleasure and a desire, and I promised myself I would never stop learning.

8) WHAT SKILLS OR QUALITIES ARE ESSENTIAL FOR YOUR JOB?

In my profession, technical and theoretical knowledge is crucial—but it’s not enough. It’s deeper human qualities that make the real difference.

I’m talking about empathy, the ability to emotionally tune in to others. About listening—not to respond or judge, but with a genuine desire to understand a piece of someone else’s world and grow from it. About instinct, that intuitive sensitivity that gets sharper with experience.

And above all, I believe this is not a job you can do by chance. It has to be a calling, something deeply felt from within. It’s a profession you practice with your mind—but above all, with your heart.

9) WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO A RECENT GRADUATE LOOKING FOR THEIR FIRST JOB?

Keep searching—never stop. The road may feel uphill at first, and yes, it is. You’ll face closed doors, moments of discouragement and confusion. That’s normal. It’s part of the journey.

What matters is not giving up. You’ll fall, get up, fall again, and get back up—and every time you’ll be stronger and more aware, of yourself and the world.

Good things don’t come quickly or easily. They come with effort, consistency, and perseverance. And when they finally arrive, they have a special flavor—because they are the fruit of your dedication and inner strength.

Nurture your dream, protect it, adapt it if necessary, but don’t let it go. The job you dream of does exist, and if you keep searching with heart and determination, it will find its way to you.