Gianfranco Giagnoni
Overview
Gianfranco Giagnoni is a Gestalt and transpersonal therapist based in Barcelona who combines present-focused Gestalt work with transpersonal perspectives. Their work emphasizes presence, acceptance, and a holistic view of the person, integrating body awareness, breathwork, meditation and tools such as the Enneagram.
The practice supports personal growth and self-discovery, offering individual therapy, preparatory and integration support for psychedelic experiences, and complementary practices such as yoga and meditation instruction. Sessions are grounded in building trust and holding a safe therapeutic relationship.
Best for
This provider is best suited for individuals seeking an integrative, experiential approach to therapy that addresses emotional patterns, existential or spiritual questions, and the integration of altered states. Typical clients include expats, LGBTQ+ people, those exploring psychedelic integration, and people working with anxiety, grief and relationship issues.
- Clients seeking Gestalt and transpersonal therapy
- People looking for psychedelic preparation and integration support
- Expats and LGBTQ+ clients wanting culturally sensitive care
Approach
Gianfranco’s approach is integrative and creative, centering Gestalt therapy while drawing on transpersonal psychology, polyvagal-informed and trauma-aware practices. Sessions emphasize the here-and-now experience and encourage taking responsibility for feelings and actions by exploring unconscious patterns.
Gianfranco uses somatic techniques (body awareness, breathwork), meditation and mindfulness practices alongside tools like the Enneagram and clinical hypnosis where appropriate. He frames the therapeutic relationship as the foundation of change and works to maintain clarity and ethical mindfulness in the therapeutic field.
The practice also offers preparation and integration support for people who have had psychedelic experiences, focusing on risk reduction, meaning-making and bringing insights into daily life.
Education and Training
The practitioner has completed transpersonal integrative therapy training and Gestalt therapy training in Barcelona, the SAT program (Claudio Naranjo), specialist training in clinical hypnosis, and teacher training in Hatha yoga and meditation, among other qualifications. Earlier clinical training includes a dental surgery degree, which contributed to a holistic orientation to health.
Support
Clients receive relational and trauma-informed care with attention to safety and preparation. The practice emphasizes building trust, creating a supportive container for exploration, and offering integration after significant experiences. Volunteer and NGO experience providing tripsitting and crisis support informs the provider’s approach to altered-state care and risk reduction.
Preparatory work, in-session practices and integration follow-up are part of the support offered, and sessions are held with attention to confidentiality and professional boundaries.
Practical details
Sessions are offered both in person at a Barcelona address and online; the provider offers a free 25-minute introductory call and 55-minute individual sessions. The listed fee is €50 per 55-minute session. Languages spoken include Spanish and English; Catalan is mentioned on the profile but is not present in the standardized language taxonomy for this data extraction.
- Formats: in-person and online (hybrid)
- Introductory call: free, 25 minutes
- Individual session: €50 • 55 minutes
This description was generated based on information from the official website and other materials provided by the provider.