Istituto freudiano

What Istituto freudiano does

Istituto freudiano per la clinica, la terapia e la scienza is an Italian nonprofit postgraduate specialization school (Scuola di Specializzazione in Psicoterapia) offering a four-year program in Lacanian psychoanalytic psychotherapy for physicians and psychologists. The institution operates main campuses in Rome (legal headquarters at Via degli Etruschi 3) and Milan (Via Daverio 7), supplemented by eight regional satellite centers (antenne) in Ancona, Bologna, Naples, Padua, Palermo, Pisa, Ravenna, and Rimini. The institute is led by Scientific Director Jacques-Alain Miller (literary executor of Jacques Lacan) and President Antonio Di Ciaccia, originator of the 1974 "pratique à plusieurs" institutional psychoanalysis method. The school is officially recognized by the Italian Ministry of University and Scientific Research (MUR) under Law 56/89, Article 3, by D.M. 31.12.93 (G.U. no. 19 of 25 January 1994) and updated by D.D. 25.5.01; its specialization diploma is legally equivalent to a public-university specialization diploma.

The academic offer centers on a four-year curriculum combining theoretical seminars, case presentations, and clinical supervision, plus a Continuing Education (Formazione Continua) program for practicing clinicians. Practical training is delivered through affiliated clinical centers Ce.cli (Centro clinico di psicoterapia e psicoanalisi applicata) and Consultorio di Psicoanalisi Applicata (CPSA), which also serve as treatment sites for the public. The institute publishes the academic journal "La Psicoanalisi" and is affiliated with the Scuola Lacaniana di Psicoanalisi del Campo Freudiano (SLP) and the French UFORCA network, and maintains convention agreements with Italian universities across 19+ regions for trainee internships.

Revenue is generated through annual tuition subscriptions for the four-year specialization program, individual event participation fees in the €15-€35 range per session, and Continuing Education program fees. Customer segments are individuals (psychology and medicine graduates entering the specialization, practicing psychoanalysts attending seminars) plus university psychology departments arranging internships. The institute partners with the Université Populaire Jacques Lacan (UFORCA) in France and, in 2025, the IUPALS scholarship program, signaling modest internationalization of the applicant base.

Name

Istituto freudiano

Legal name

Istituto freudiano per la clinica, la terapia e la scienza

Website

https://istitutofreudiano.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Istituto freudiano is an Italian nonprofit postgraduate school offering a four-year specialization in Lacanian psychoanalytic psychotherapy for physicians and psychologists, recognized by the Italian Ministry of University and Research. It operates main campuses in Rome and Milan plus eight regional satellite centers, serving graduate trainees and practicing clinicians.

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Product category

Psychotherapy Specialization Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

Behavioral Health & Counseling (Social Work, Psychology, Substance Use CE) (EDAAALAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Academic Medical Centers & Teaching Hospitals (University-Affiliated) (EDAHAGAA)

Keywords

• Psychoanalytic psychotherapy training
• Lacanian clinical specialization
• Psychotherapy continuing education
• Clinical psychoanalysis practice
• Postgraduate specialization school

Headquarters

HQ city

Roma

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices10 records

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GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and course fees: The institute generates revenue through registration and tuition fees charged for its specialization school in Lacanian psychoanalytic psychotherapy. Fees vary by category (full rate, reduced rate for SLP members/students/graduates) and by event type (thematic sessions, study groups, single sessions).
2. Event participation fees: Revenue from paid events including clinical sections, study groups, and thematic seminars. Individual session fees range from 25-35 euros per session with discounted rates for members and students.
3. Continuing education and formation: Revenue from continuing education programs (Formazione Continua) and specialized clinical sections targeting practicing psychoanalysts and mental health professionals.

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Core offering

Istituto freudiano is a four-year postgraduate Specialization School in Lacanian psychoanalytic psychotherapy for physicians and psychologists, recognized by the Italian Ministry of University and Research under Law 56/89 Article 3, awarding a diploma legally equivalent to a university specialization. It operates clinical sections in Rome and Milan, eight regional Antenne across Italy, and affiliated clinical centers (Ce.cli and Consultori) that provide supervised internships and clinical services. The institute also runs continuing education, thematic seminars, study groups, and publishes the journal La Psicoanalisi.

Product overview

Istituto freudiano is a Scuola di Specializzazione in Psicoterapia offering Lacanian psychoanalytic psychotherapy training. The institution operates through its main campuses in Rome and Milan, supplemented by regional Antenne in 8 Italian cities. It provides clinical services through Ce.cli and CPSA centers, publishes the journal La Psicoanalisi, and offers continuing education programs. The school collaborates with Université Populaire de Psychanalyse Jacques Lacan (UFORCA) in France.

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Products and services

• Scuola di Specializzazione in Psicoterapia a orientamento psicoanalitico lacaniano (Specialization School in Lacanian Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy) A four-year postgraduate specialization school in Lacanian psychoanalytic psychotherapy for physicians and psychologists, recognized by the Italian Ministry of University and Research (MUR) under Law 56/89. The diploma is legally equivalent to a university specialization diploma, enabling graduates to practice psychotherapy in Italy. The program includes clinical internship (tirocinio), personal analysis, and supervised clinical practice.
• Sezione Clinica di Roma (Rome Clinical Section) Clinical section based in Rome offering thematic meetings with clinical case presentations, study groups, and continuing education on Lacanian psychoanalytic theory and practice. Hosting multiple thematic sessions and study groups (e.g., 'DUNQUE. L'orientamento lacaniano', 'Il femminile nella clinica', 'Partner-sintomo e l'amore', 'Un'istituzione isomorfa alla struttura dell'inconscio'). Accessible via paid registration (subscriptions and unit pricing).
• Sezione Clinica di Milano (Milan Clinical Section) Clinical section based in Milan offering seminars, study groups, and clinical discussions following the Lacanian psychoanalytic orientation. Acts as a parallel clinical and educational program to the Rome section, supporting Milan-based students and practicing psychoanalysts.
• Antenne (Regional Centers) Eight regional satellite centers (Antenne) located in Ancona, Bologna, Naples (also known as Campo Freudiano di Napoli), Padua, Palermo, Pisa, Ravenna, and Rimini providing localized access to the institute's introductory seminars, clinical theory training, and continuing education events.
• Centri Clinici (Ce.cli e Consultori) Clinical centers including Centro clinico di psicoterapia e psicoanalisi applicata (Ce.cli, http://www.cecli.it) and Consultorio di Psicoanalisi Applicata (CPSA, http://www.consultoridipsicoanalisiapplicata.it) providing psychotherapy services to patients and serving as internship sites for trainees. Ce.cli Napoli participated in the IUPALS scholarship project for Palestinian students.
• Formazione Continua (Continuing Education) Continuing education programs and workshops for practicing psychoanalysts and mental health professionals, targeting ongoing professional development and engagement with contemporary Lacanian theory. Includes scholarships such as the Borsa di studio Maria Vittoria Lodovichi funded by donated library volumes.
• Rivista La Psicoanalisi Academic journal (Rivista La Psicoanalisi) published by the institute, covering psychoanalytic theory and clinical practice. Recent issues cover themes such as adolescence ('adolescenza'). Hosted at lapsicoanalisi.it.

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• IUPALS (Borse di studio per giovani meritevoli provenienti dalla Palestina)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025International scholarship project promoted by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in collaboration with Italian universities, targeting deserving students from Palestine. Ce.cli Napoli and CPSA participated in this initiative for trauma treatment and care of young Palestinians from Gaza, demonstrating the institute's social engagement beyond education.
• UFORCA (Université Populaire de Psychanalyse Jacques Lacan)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIstituto freudiano collaborates with UFORCA, the Université Populaire de Psychanalyse Jacques Lacan, as the affiliated international academic institution. UFORCA is the institutional body that confers the psychoanalytic formation rooted in Lacanian orientation. This partnership situates the institute within the global network of Lacanian psychoanalytic schools.
• Ce.cli (Centro clinico di psicoterapia e psicoanalisi applicata)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClinical center operated by the institute providing psychoanalytic treatment services. Ce.cli Napoli participated in the IUPALS project (scholarships for Palestinian students) in collaboration with CPSA. The center is part of the institute's clinical infrastructure for patient treatment and student internship training.
• Consultorio di Psicoanalisi Applicata (CPSA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConsultorio providing psychoanalytic applied services, operating in partnership with the institute. Part of the clinical network that provides internship opportunities for trainees and treatment services for patients.
• Italian Universities (Convenzioni)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe institute maintains convention agreements (convenzioni) with numerous Italian universities across regions including Abruzzo, Basilicata, Calabria, Campania, Emilia Romagna, Friuli, Lazio, Liguria, Lombardia, Marche, Molise, Piemonte, Puglia, Sardegna, Sicilia, Toscana, Trentino, Umbria, and Veneto. These agreements facilitate student internships (tirocinio) and institutional collaboration.
• SLP (Scuola Lacaniana di Psicoanalisi del Campo Freudiano)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Scuola Lacaniana di Psicoanalisi del Campo Freudiano operates in coordination with the institute, sharing faculty (including Antonio Di Ciaccia), events, and the clinical network. SLP members receive reduced rates for institute events and programs.
• Biblioteca Maria Vittoria LodovichiminorOthersThe husband of deceased psychoanalyst Maria Vittoria Lodovichi donated over 800 volumes from her personal library to the institute. This collection, hosted on the Libri della Psiche website, funds a scholarship for first-year students of the institute.

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Recent moves6 records

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Broad incumbents

• Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust: UK-based NHS-affiliated mental health training institution offering psychoanalytic and psychodynamic psychotherapy programs. Comparable as a long-established, publicly-recognized psychotherapy training institution with regulatory backing and a comparable postgraduate specialization mission.
• International Psychoanalytical Association (IPA): Global umbrella organization for psychoanalytic training institutes worldwide. Comparable as the international credentialing body for psychoanalysis training, providing a structural parallel to the role UFORCA plays in the Lacanian formation ecosystem that Istituto freudiano operates within.
• Scuola di Psicoterapia Cognitiva (SPC): One of the largest and most established Italian psychotherapy specialization schools (recognized under Law 56/89), offering CBT-based training across multiple Italian cities. Comparable as a domestic psychotherapy training institution targeting the same psychology and medicine graduate pool but with much greater scale.
• Società Psicoanalitica Italiana (SPI): Italian member society of the International Psychoanalytical Association (IPA), representing the traditional Freudian psychoanalysis orientation. Comparable as a long-standing Italian psychoanalytic training institution serving psychology and medicine graduates, though aligned with IPA tradition rather than Lacanian orientation.

Direct peers

• Université Populaire de Psychanalyse Jacques Lacan (UFORCA): French-based Lacanian formation institution that partners with Istituto freudiano as the affiliated international academic body conferring psychoanalytic formation rooted in Lacanian orientation. Direct peer offering comparable specialized Lacanian training in the international ecosystem.
• École de la Cause Lacanienne (ECF): French Lacanian school founded by Jacques-Alain Miller, the same Scientific Director of Istituto freudiano. Operates as the parent Lacanian training institution whose intellectual authority underpins both UFORCA and Istituto freudiano; comparable in offering specialized Lacanian psychoanalytic formation.
• Scuola Lacaniana di Psicoanalisi del Campo Freudiano (SLP): Italian Lacanian psychoanalytic school that coordinates directly with Istituto freudiano, sharing faculty (including Antonio Di Ciaccia), events, and the clinical network. SLP members receive reduced rates at Istituto freudiano programs. Operates as the Italian society branch of the Lacanian orientation.

Emerging players

• IRIS Istituto di Ricerca e Intervento per la Salute: Italian psychotherapy training and research institute offering post-graduate specialization programs under MUR recognition. Comparable as a domestic psychotherapy training institution targeting similar graduate audiences with differing theoretical orientations.
• Centro Italiano di Psicoanalisi Applicata: Italian clinical and psychoanalytic organization in the Lacanian orientation space. Comparable as a domestic Italian institution offering psychoanalytic clinical and training services connected to the broader international Lacanian field in which Istituto freudiano operates.

Regional players

• Boston Psychoanalytic Society and Institute: US-based IPA-affiliated psychoanalytic training institute offering postgraduate psychoanalytic training programs. Comparable as a regionally-focused psychoanalytic training institution with regulatory accreditation and a multi-year specialization model, though operating in a different geography and IPA tradition.

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