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Alessio Tonato, BACP

Alessio Tonato is a psychotherapeutic counsellor who offers talk therapy aimed at practical personal and professional change.

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About Alessio

Alessio Tonato is a psychotherapeutic counsellor who offers talk therapy aimed at practical personal and professional change. He is BACP registered and works in English, French and Italian. Alessio focuses on helping people notice unhelpful patterns and make different choices in their lives.

He uses a holistic, dialogic way of working that encourages curiosity and honest conversation. Sessions invite people to explore how they respond to stress, relationships and life changes.

Background and approach

The aim is to build clearer awareness of thoughts, feelings and behaviours. Alessio draws on attachment-based thinking to look at how early patterns affect current relationships. He also uses mindfulness to help people slow down and Somatic Therapy to bring attention to bodily signals.

These approaches are used to address issues such as anxiety, low self-esteem, depression and trauma. In practical terms he helps people spot repeating habits that cause pain and then try different responses. Work can include talking, tracking emotional responses, simple mindfulness exercises and noticing bodily sensations.

This makes it easier to test new ways of relating to others and to oneself. Sessions are suited to people wanting steady, collaborative work on concerns like relationship difficulties, intimacy issues, family problems, anger or career stress. Alessio aims to create a calm space for people to think through next steps and try realistic changes.

He brings seven years of experience to his counselling and tailors the approach to each person’s needs and goals.

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BACP	392692	October 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

Everything Alessio lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Intimacy-related issues
Self esteem
Depression
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Anger management
Career difficulties
Coping with life changes
Abandonment
Attachment issues
Avoidant personality
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Dependent personality
Divorce and separation
Emptiness
Family problems
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Narcissism
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Paranoia
Phobias
Post-traumatic stress
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Self-love
Social anxiety and phobia
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Ways of working Alessio names

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How attachment, mindfulness and the body meet online

Alessio uses Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early relationship patterns shape how people connect today. This helps when difficulties with intimacy, commitment or communication keep repeating. Mindfulness Therapy is used to build simple skills for noticing thoughts and emotions without getting swept away, useful for anxiety and depression. Somatic Therapy brings attention to bodily sensations and movement, which can reveal stress held in the body and offer different ways to work through trauma and tension.

Finding the right blend of approaches is part of the work. Alessio treats this as a collaboration - he will discuss goals and preferences and adjust the mix of methods over time. Together they decide whether more mindful practice, attachment-focused conversation or somatic attention is most helpful for the issue at hand.

Online therapy makes these approaches accessible across formats. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and shared exercises. Phone sessions are a good option when someone needs a lower-bandwidth call or prefers not to use video. Live chat and text-based messaging support shorter check-ins, ongoing reflection between sessions or a way to stay connected when time is limited. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work and family life and to keep steady progress.

Frequently asked

What kinds of problems does Alessio help with?

He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues. He also works with concerns such as self-esteem, trauma and family problems.

What is his therapeutic style like?

He follows a conversational, holistic approach that combines awareness work with practical exercises. Sessions are collaborative and focus on noticing patterns and trying different responses.

How much experience does he have?

He has seven years of experience providing psychotherapeutic counselling to people with a range of personal and professional concerns.

Where is Alessio based and what credential does he hold?

He practises in the United Kingdom and is BACP registered. His registration is recorded as BACP.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English, French and Italian.

What formats are available for sessions?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging so people can choose what fits their routine.

How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability and sessions run through a subscription model. The subscription can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin therapy with him?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to his availability.