Matteo Oriani, BACP

Matteo Oriani is a counsellor and BACP member who speaks English and Italian. He focuses on thoughts and everyday habits that get in the way of daily life, helping people notice unhelpful patterns and try different ways of thinking and acting.

He works with anxiety and worry, stress and burnout, low self-esteem and relationship difficulties. Matteo offers help with life and career transitions, grief, anger and addictions. He also supports people facing issues such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, impulse control and feelings of emptiness.

Matteo uses a mix of practical approaches, drawing on cognitive behavioural ideas alongside person-centred and existential thinking. He also brings in psychosynthesis and Gestalt methods when they suit the person. He sometimes uses guided imagery and drawing techniques influenced by Jungian ideas to help people access feelings that are hard to put into words.

Mindfulness practices are offered when they can help reduce symptoms like panic, overthinking or insomnia. Sessions can be short-term or longer-term depending on what someone needs, and the focus is on simple tools and changes that fit into everyday life.

Before training as a counsellor, Matteo worked for more than ten years in the financial and sustainability sectors across the UK, Italy and East Africa. That background informs his practical approach to work and career questions.

How Matteo’s approaches translate to online therapy

Matteo draws on a small set of evidence-based techniques to help shift thoughts and habits. Cognitive‑behavioural ideas focus on spotting unhelpful thought patterns and testing new ways of thinking; this can ease symptoms like anxiety, overthinking and insomnia. Person‑centred work offers a listening space where a person’s concerns are heard and understood, supporting self-awareness and clearer choices. He also uses imagery and drawing methods influenced by Jungian ideas to bring feelings into view when words are hard to find.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Matteo will discuss goals, try different techniques and adapt the plan based on what helps most. This is a collaborative process where the person’s preferences and daily life shape what is used in sessions.

Practical benefits of online therapy can include fitting sessions around work or family commitments and avoiding travel time. It can make it easier to keep regular appointments during busy periods or when living abroad, but confirm the current session options before booking. The emphasis is on making therapy manageable and relevant so changes in thought and habit can be practised between meetings.