Associazione EMDR Italia

What Associazione EMDR Italia does

Associazione EMDR Italia is a non-profit professional association (associazione) registered in Italy at Via Umberto I, 65 - 20814 Varedo (MB) and serving as the sole official Italian body responsible for certified training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. Founded formally around 2012 (website copyright 2012–2026), the association marks 25 years of EMDR activity in Italy, implying clinical practice roots dating to approximately 1999. It is registered with the Italian Ministry of Health as a Scientific Society under Law 24/2017 (Gelli Law), is a member of FISM and FISP, and is affiliated with the EMDR Europe Association.

The association's core product is a structured certification pathway for clinicians, beginning with EMDR Formazione Livello 1 and Livello 2, progressing to the Certificato Practitioner and Certificato Practitioner Bambini/Adolescenti, and culminating in the Certificato Supervisore EMDR (Consultant), which requires 400+ sessions with 75+ patients. Training is grounded in the Adaptive Information Processing (AIP) model and the 8-phase EMDR Standard Protocol, applied across PTSD, depression, anxiety, phobias, grief, somatic symptoms, addictions, psycho-oncology, sexual dysfunctions, peak performance, anti-bullying, and online EMDR. Advanced courses are delivered free to members in good standing via the emdrcorsisoci.it online learning platform and carry ECM credits; Level 1/Level 2 certification fees are not publicly disclosed.

EMDR Italia earns revenue through recurring annual membership fees (subscription) and one-time professional training/certification fees. The association is governed by a Direttivo and Comitato Scientifico, distributes training through a nationwide certified supervisor network covering all 20 Italian regions, and pursues international recognition through WHO mhGAP, VA/DoD 2023 PTSD guidelines, and EU-funded projects such as the Erasmus+ Psych.E.In. program. It is a private, member-governed non-profit with no disclosed venture or equity investors, no disclosed revenue, and no M&A history.

Name

Associazione EMDR Italia

Legal name

ASSOCIAZIONE EMDR ITALIA

Website

https://emdr.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Associazione EMDR Italia is the official non-profit Italian association that certifies and trains psychologists and psychotherapists in EMDR therapy, operating a national certification pathway, an online learning platform, and a supervisor network across all 20 Italian regions.

Ownership category

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Product category

Mental Health Professional Training

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Professional and Management Development Training (61143)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Certification & Exam Prep eLearning Modules (EDAGAEAL)

Keywords

• Psychotherapy training
• Trauma therapy certification
• Mental health education
• Professional certification programs
• Continuing medical education

Headquarters

HQ city

Varedo

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

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Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Association Membership Fees: Professional therapists and practitioners pay membership fees to join the association, gaining access to certified EMDR training, continuing education with ECM credits, advanced courses, and professional recognition.
2. Training and Certification Programs: Revenue from Level 1 and Level 2 EMDR training courses, certification programs for practitioners and supervisors, and specialized training for children/adolescents.

Pricing tiers

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Core offering

Associazione EMDR Italia is the official Italian body responsible for certified EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy training. It delivers a structured certification pathway including Level 1 and Level 2 practitioner training, specialized certifications for children/adolescents and supervisors, and advanced clinical courses, awarding ECM credits to healthcare professionals.

Product overview

Associazione EMDR Italia is the official Italian organization responsible for certified EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy training. The organization offers a structured certification pathway including Level 1 and Level 2 practitioner training, specialized certifications for children/adolescents and supervisors, and advanced clinical courses covering diverse applications (trauma, eating disorders, addictions, sexual dysfunctions, psycho-oncology, peak performance). Training is delivered through an online platform (emdrcorsisoci.it) with ECM credits for healthcare professionals. The association promotes evidence-based EMDR protocols recognized by WHO, VA/DoD, and EMDR Europe Association.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• EMDR Formazione Livello 1 (Level 1 Training)

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 44 randomized controlled studies demonstrate EMDR efficacy
• +3 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles4 records

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• Psych.E.In. Erasmus+ Project ConsortiummajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020EMDR Italia is one of six main partners in the Psych.E.In. (Psychology of Emergency Intervention) Erasmus+ project (2020-1-PL-KA202-082075). The project develops training in emergency psychology for psychologists and psychotherapists to support victims of humanitarian disasters and incidents. The project was recognized as 'Good Practice 2023' by the EU.
• EMDR Europe AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEMDR Italia is affiliated with EMDR Europe Association, the continental governing body for EMDR training and practice. This affiliation ensures that Italian EMDR training meets international standards and that certified practitioners can be recognized across Europe.
• FISM (Federazione Società Medico Scientifiche Italiane)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEMDR Italia is associated with FISM, the Federation of Italian Medical-Scientific Societies, which represents healthcare professional organizations in Italy.
• FISP (Federazione Italiana Società Psicologia)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEMDR Italia is associated with FISP, the Italian Federation of Psychology Societies, which brings together psychology professional organizations in Italy.
• Italian UniversitiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEMDR Italia has established agreements with various Italian universities for EMDR training and research collaboration.
• Italian Public AdministrationsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgreements with public administrations to provide EMDR training and ensure quality standards in public healthcare settings.
• Healthcare Institutions (Aziende Ospedaliere and ASL)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgreements with hospitals and local health authorities to implement EMDR therapy training and practice in healthcare settings.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

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Direct peers

• SPI - Società Psicoanalitica Italiana: Italian psychoanalytic training institute offering long-form certification for psychotherapists. Targets the same professional base as EMDR Italia and competes for the same institutional training and continuing education slots in Italian healthcare.
• ESTD - European Society for Trauma and Dissociation: European professional society focused on trauma treatment and EMDR-adjacent therapies. Directly comparable in clinical scope (trauma/PTSD training), professional audience (therapists), and training/certification revenue model across multiple European countries.
• Association EMDR France: The official French national EMDR association, structurally identical to EMDR Italia — a membership-based nonprofit certifying EMDR practitioners and offering Level 1/2 training in its home country. Directly comparable in business model, services, and clinical scope.
• EMDR Europe Association: Continental governing body for EMDR training and practice in Europe, with which EMDR Italia is affiliated. Directly comparable as it sets curriculum standards, certifies trainers, and operates a membership model for national associations across Europe.
• SITCC - Società Italiana di Terapia Comportamentale e Cognitiva: Italy's primary association for cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) training and certification. Closest domestic competitor because it pursues the same target customers (psychologists/psychotherapists), the same training/certification revenue model, and is also a member of FISM.

Broad incumbents

• APA - American Psychological Association: Largest professional psychology association globally, offering CE, certification, and training infrastructure. Comparable as a much broader incumbent in the same professional development and continuing education space, with overlapping audiences.
• BetterHelp: Large digital mental health platform offering therapy services and CE-adjacent content. Comparable as a broad incumbent operating in the same end market (psychotherapy consumers and practitioners), though its distribution model differs.
• Talkspace: Digital mental health platform connecting therapists and clients online, including therapist training resources. Comparable as a broad incumbent in online mental health delivery — directly adjacent to EMDR Italia's online EMDR training initiative.

Others

• FISM - Federazione Società Medico Scientifiche Italiane: Federation of Italian Medical-Scientific Societies of which EMDR Italia is a member. Comparable as a related ecosystem player that influences recognition, advocacy, and CME standards affecting EMDR Italia's operating environment.
• EFPA - European Federation of Psychologists' Associations: Umbrella federation of European national psychology associations. Comparable as an ecosystem-level body that sets standards, accredits training, and influences policy across the same psychologist audience EMDR Italia serves.

Market position

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Customer concentration

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