S4 EP2 In Discussion with Chiara Carlotta Leonetti

Our Guest today is AWFC member Chiara Carlotta Leonetti

https://www.chiaracarlottaleonetti.it/

Chiara worked as a dancer in various theatrical and television productions and served as assistant choreographer for two major Italian musicals. As an actress, she has performed both on stage and in film.

In parallel, she earned a degree in Clinical Psychology and is an EMDR therapist and focuses primarily on unconscious processes, integrating hypnotic and imaginative approaches into her therapeutic work. She currently runs a private practice in Milan, carries out public outreach on psychological wellbeing for actors in Italy, and provides psychological preparation for professional actors in the process of role development.

Chiara had a translater , Lisa Vampa , who added to our discussion. So it’s only fair that I should introduce her as well. 

Lisa is a Medical doctor, a specialist in Nephrology, Jungian analytical psychotherapist and healing practitioner. She has an international background that weaves together medicine, research, psychology, and performing arts. Following a six-year sabbatical dedicated to professional acting training, she began her theatre career in Milan, performing in both English and Italian. Aside from  practicing psychotherapy, she also combines her expertise in medicine, psychology, and acting by teaching Medical Communication at Humanitas University and conducting workshops on “Difficult Conversations in Medicine” for healthcare professionals.

What stood out for me in our conversation was the importance of educating psychotherapists and psychologists on the impact  of embodying a character’s psychology. It was also insightful to hear how hypnotherapy works on actors.