Cutting is a form of self-harm in which a person inflicts superficial cuts on their skin as a way of coping with overwhelming emotional pain. This behaviour is particularly common among adolescents but can also affect adults, and it represents a signal of distress that requires timely, specialist intervention.

Dr. Robert Bergonzi’s practice in Milan offers psychotherapy pathways dedicated to understanding and treating self-harm. Our therapeutic approach explores the emotions and situations that lead to the self-injurious behaviour, develops alternative strategies for emotional regulation, and strengthens the person’s psychological resources.

The treatment involves individual sessions in a safe, non-judgemental setting and may also include family involvement when the person affected is an adolescent. The goal is to guide the individual towards healthier ways of expressing and managing their emotional world.

If someone you know is engaging in cutting behaviour, contact our Milan practice for professional guidance.