Aspic Counseling E Cultura Associazione

What Aspic Counseling E Cultura Associazione does

A.S.P.I.C. (Associazione per lo Sviluppo Psicologico dell'Individuo e della Comunità) is an Italian private association founded in Rome in 1988 by Edoardo Giusti and Claudia Montanari, operating as a multi-branch organization providing professional training, psychotherapy, counseling, coaching, and family mediation services across Italy. The organization delivers its services through a national network of 25+ regional branches spanning Rome, Milan, Naples, Florence, Verona, Padova, Bologna, Ancona, Cagliari, and other major Italian cities, with a wholly-owned ecosystem of subsidiaries including ASPIC A.R.S.A. (scientific research), ASPIC Psicologia (clinical services), ASPIC per la Scuola (educational services), ASPIC Emergenza (crisis intervention), and Cooperativa Sociale ASPIC (social services).

The core product is the Master Esperienziale in Gestalt Counseling — a 900-hour triennial program built on the proprietary Modello Pluralistico Integrato (Pluralistic Integrated Model), a methodological framework integrating Gestalt, Person-Centered, Transactional Analysis, and Biofunctional body approaches developed over 30+ years of field research. Supplemental offerings include a 320-hour Integrated Family Mediation course, a Coaching Pluralistico Integrato program aligned with ICF standards, and a 48-hour MicroCounseling introductory course. The Scuola di Specializzazione quadriennale in Psicologia Clinica e Psicoterapia is recognized by MIUR since 1994.

The business model centers on multi-year professional training tuition (€3,000–€5,000 per program, with installment plans), annual membership fees (€65/year), per-session professional services (€120 for 10-session Centro di Ascolto packages, €20 per supervision session), and institutional contracts with schools, hospitals, and government agencies. Distribution is direct through regional branches, supported by open days, free initial counseling sessions, and academic alignment with REICO, EAC, IAC, and ICF accreditation frameworks.

Name

Aspic Counseling E Cultura Associazione

Legal name

A.S.P.I.C. Scuola Superiore Europea di Counseling Professionale

Website

https://gruppoaspic.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

A.S.P.I.C. is an Italian association founded in 1988 that provides professional counseling, psychotherapy, coaching, and family mediation training through 25+ regional branches, built on its proprietary Pluralistic Integrated Model and serving individuals, schools, hospitals, and government agencies across Italy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Counseling and Psychotherapy Training

NAICS

Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420), Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians) (621330), Individual and Family Services (6241), Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians) (62133)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLAFABAC

Outpatient Mental Health & Counseling Clinics

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Healthcare Providers & Systems/Ambulatory & Outpatient Care Centers

SECONDARYEDALAFAB

Mental Health Counseling & Psychotherapy Services

Education/Student Services & Campus Operations/Student Health, Counseling & Wellness Services

SECONDARYBPAGADAK

Youth Mental Health, Counseling & Wellbeing (Education-Linked) Nonprofits

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Education & Youth Development Nonprofits

SECONDARYEDAKAMAB

School Counseling Services (Individual & Group)

Education/Special Education & Learning Support Services/Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) & Mental Health Supports (School-Based)

Keywords

• Professional counseling training
• Gestalt therapy certification
• Family mediation courses
• Psychotherapy specialization school
• Integrated coaching certification

Headquarters

HQ city

Rome

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices24 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Training Courses: Primary revenue stream from multi-year master programs in Gestalt Counseling (900 hours over 3 years), coaching courses, family mediation courses, and micro-counseling courses. Revenue recognized upon course enrollment with tuition paid in installments.
2. Membership Fees: Annual association membership fees provide recurring revenue. Members receive reduced course fees, free initial counseling sessions, and access to member-only events.
3. Professional Services: Individual and group counseling, psychotherapy, and coaching services offered through various branches. Centro di Ascolto (Listening Centers) provide paid counseling sessions.
4. Seminars and Workshops: Short-format continuing education programs, workshops, and seminars generate additional revenue alongside main training programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

A.S.P.I.C. is an Italian nonprofit association that delivers professional counseling, psychotherapy, coaching, and family mediation training programs based on the proprietary Pluralistic Integrated Model. Core offerings include a 900-hour triennial Master in Gestalt Counseling, a 320-hour Integrated Family Mediation course, an ICF-aligned Coaching Pluralistico Integrato program, and a four-year MIUR-recognized specialization school in Clinical Psychology and Integrated Humanistic Psychotherapy. The organization also provides individual counseling and psychotherapy services through its Centro di Ascolto (Listening Centers) network across 25+ regional branches in Italy.

Product overview

ASPIC (Associazione per lo Sviluppo Psicologico dell'Individuo e della Comunità) operates as a multi-branch educational and psychological services organization with a network of regional offices across Italy. The core offering is the Master Esperienziale in Gestalt Counseling (900-hour triennial program), supplemented by specialized courses including Mediazione Familiare Integrata, Coaching Pluralistico Integrato, and MicroCounseling. The organization is structured around several divisions: ASPIC Scuola Superiore Europea di Counseling for training, ASPIC Psicologia for clinical services, ASPIC per la Scuola for educational services, ASPIC Emergenza for crisis intervention, and ASPIC A.R.S.A. for scientific research. All programs follow the proprietary Modello Pluralistico Integrato developed by founders Edoardo Giusti and Claudia Montanari, integrating humanistic psychology, Gestalt therapy, and various therapeutic approaches.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Coaching Pluralistico Integrato: Integrated Pluralistic Coaching training program based on the Modello Pluralistico Integrato
• Art Counseling
• Mediazione Familiare Integrata
• Master Esperienziale in Gestalt Counseling
• Master Gestalt Counseling Professionale
• Modello Pluralistico Integrato

Products and services

• Master Esperienziale in Gestalt Counseling A 900-hour triennial professional training program in Gestalt Counseling that provides comprehensive theoretical and experiential education in the Pluralistic Integrated Model for qualified helpers in therapeutic relationships. Designed for aspiring counselors seeking certification under Italian Law 4/2013.
• Corso di Mediazione Familiare Integrata A 320-hour family mediation course (240 hours theoretical + 80 hours supervised practice) that trains professionals to facilitate resolution of conflict dynamics in couples and families during separation and divorce. Built on the Pluralistic Integrated Model and leads to registration with Asso.me.f per L. 4/2013 and DM 151/2023.
• Coaching Pluralistico Integrato A coaching certification program combining counseling contributions with coaching methodologies, oriented toward objectives and person-centered, aligned with ICF standards. Includes 16 classroom sessions, 2 FAD modules, 20 hours supervised internship, and final project. Completion enables pursuit of ICF ACC and PCC credentials.
• MicroCounseling A 48-hour introductory counseling course designed to develop communication and listening skills, offering a pathway into the full Master program with recognized hours credit. Targeted at educators, healthcare professionals, and individuals seeking foundational helping-relationship skills.
• Master Triennale in Gestalt Counseling Three-year 900-hour professional counseling training (450 classroom hours + 450 hours self-training) meeting IAC international standards and enabling practice as a professional counselor under Italian Law 4/2013. The flagship credentialing program of the European Superior School of Professional Counseling.
• Scuola di Specializzazione in Psicologia Clinica e Psicoterapia Four-year specialization school in Clinical Psychology, Community Psychology, and Integrated Humanistic Psychotherapy, recognized by MIUR since 1994 and providing formal psychotherapy credentials to graduates. The only MIUR-recognized specialization school in Integrated Humanistic Psychotherapy in Italy.
• Centro di Ascolto (Listening Center Counseling Services) Individual and group counseling, psychotherapy, and coaching services offered through branch-based Listening Centers (Centri di Ascolto). Provides paid counseling sessions to general-public individuals seeking personal development, emotional support, or crisis assistance. Available at Milan, Padova, Caserta, and other branch locations.
• Monthly Supervision Group Monthly professional supervision group sessions for practicing counselors and psychotherapists, providing ongoing clinical oversight and continuing education. Priced at €20 per session plus annual membership fee.
• Art Counseling Counseling training approach using expressive arts techniques, offered as a specialized course through the Tuscany regional branch. Provides artistic-expressive methods integrated into the Pluralistic Integrated Model framework.
• ASPIC Emergenza (Emergency Psychological Support) Emergency psychological support service providing formation, prevention, and crisis intervention for psycho-physical wellbeing of individuals and communities at risk in critical events, including disaster relief and pandemic response (e.g., COVID-19 support hotline).

Quantifiable outcome

• 900 hours of training over 3 years for Master in Gestalt Counseling diploma
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and notable.

• European Association for Integrative Psychotherapy (EAIP)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1988Founders Edoardo Giusti and Claudia Montanari are accredited with EAIP - European Association for Integrative Psychotherapy. This accreditation provides international recognition for the training programs and aligns ASPIC's integrated psychotherapy approach with European standards.
• REICO - Associazione di Categoria dei CounselorcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerASPIC's Master Gestalt Counseling diplomas are recognized by REICO, the professional association for counselors, enabling graduates to practice as certified counselors under L.4/2013. REICO recognition ensures professional accreditation for ASPIC alumni.
• ICF Italia - International Coach FederationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerASPIC's Coaching Pluralistico Integrato course includes teaching of ICF's 11 core coaching competencies and ethical code. Completion enables students to pursue ICF ACC and PCC credentials through the portfolio pathway. ICF is the world's largest coaching association with 50,000+ members in 140+ nations.
• EAC - European Association for CounsellingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerASPIC's training programs meet EAC European standards for counseling education. The 900-hour Master program follows EAC guidelines, enabling graduates to practice across European Union countries.
• IAC - International Association for CounsellingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerASPIC's Master programs comply with IAC international standards for counseling education, ensuring global recognition of the training quality.
• MIUR - Ministero dell'Istruzione, dell'Università e della RicercacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerASPIC's Scuola di Specializzazione quadriennale in Psicologia clinica di comunità e Psicoterapia umanistica integrata was recognized by the Italian Ministry of Education in 1994. This government recognition provides formal accreditation for the psychotherapy specialization program.
• Psycotherapy and Behavior Change (international publication)notableOthersASPIC ARSA received important international recognition from this influential world meta-analysis text of psychotherapy research, which is updated every ten years. This recognition validates the scientific rigor of ASPIC's Pluralistic Integrated approach.
• P.R.A.P. Napoli - Provveditorato Regionale Amministrazione PenitenziarianotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerASPIC Napoli-Avellino provides training programs for prison administration staff, demonstrating institutional partnership in correctional education.
• INRCA - Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere ScientificonotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with INRCA Ancona, a Scientific Institute for Hospitalization and Care, for research and training in psychological support within healthcare settings.
• Ospedale S. Giuseppe Moscati di AvellinonotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Moscati Hospital in Avellino for healthcare professional training and psychological support services.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves14 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• BetterHelp: Largest direct-to-consumer online counseling platform globally. Not a direct training peer but a broad incumbent in mental health service delivery whose scale and digital model represent the dominant competitive alternative to traditional in-person counseling practice.
• Talkspace: US-listed online therapy platform providing B2B and B2C mental health services. Comparable as a broad incumbent shaping consumer expectations on access, pricing, and digital delivery that traditional counseling practices (including ASPIC's Centro di Ascolto) must respond to.
• Headspace Health: Global digital mental wellness platform combining self-guided content with therapist matching. Adjacent incumbent whose employer-channel distribution and coaching/wellness bundling may divert demand from traditional counseling and coaching training providers.

Others

• ICF Italy (International Coach Federation Italian Chapter): Italian chapter of the global coaching federation. Not a competitor but a strategic affiliate/ecosystem partner for ASPIC, since ASPIC's Coaching Pluralistico Integrato program maps to ICF competencies and credentials graduates into the federation.
• REICO (Registro Italiano Counselor): Italian professional counselor association that recognizes ASPIC's Master diplomas under L. 4/2013. Ecosystem-level peer (not a competitor) whose accreditation framework ASPIC depends on for graduate professional standing in Italy.

Direct peers

• Centro di Terapia Strategica: Italian psychotherapy training and treatment center founded by Giorgio Nardone, focused on strategic therapy. Competes with ASPIC for psychotherapy specialization students and offers parallel continuing education and clinical services.
• Istituto Beck: Rome-based Italian psychotherapy training school specialized in cognitive-behavioral therapy. Targets the same MIUR-recognized four-year psychotherapy specialization market as ASPIC, competing for psychology graduates seeking clinical credentials.
• Istituto Gestalt Trieste: Italian Gestalt therapy training school offering specialization programs in psychotherapy and counseling. Most directly comparable to ASPIC given shared Gestalt methodology foundations and similar training-of-trainers model for counselors and psychotherapists in Italy.
• IESCUM (Istituto Europeo per lo Studio del Counselling e della Mediazione): European institute offering professional counseling and family mediation training in Italy. Competes directly with ASPIC in the multi-year counseling master market and in family mediation certification aligned with Italian L. 4/2013 standards.
• Centro Studi Erickson: Italian education and special-needs publisher and training provider with a counseling and learning-support portfolio. Comparable to ASPIC in the school-based counseling and educator training segment (overlap with ASPIC per la Scuola).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

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Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries14 records

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