Massimiliano Cattafi, BACP
Massimiliano Cattafi offers calm, practical support for people feeling stuck by relationship problems, trauma, low self-esteem, depression or big life changes.
About Massimiliano
Massimiliano Cattafi offers calm, practical support for people feeling stuck by relationship problems, trauma, low self-esteem, depression or big life changes. He keeps sessions straightforward and focused so clients can make sense of what matters and start taking action. Massimiliano greets people in English and Italian and works with a wide range of personal concerns.
He uses clear, evidence-based techniques to help clients understand patterns that keep causing pain. Conversations look at attachment, communication, and past hurts so everyday choices become easier.
Background and approach
He pays attention to how abandonment, guilt, shame or isolation show up in daily life and links those themes to present difficulties. Massimiliano has six years' experience as a counsellor and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, which he follows for professional standards.
He draws on that experience to shape practical steps in sessions rather than long theory talks. Sessions can include short exercises, reflective discussion and planning small experiments to try between meetings. For people dealing with chronic illness, caregiver stress or body image worries, he aims to make coping strategies realistic and doable.
He describes his style as direct but warm, helping people find clarity about relationships, commitment concerns, communication breakdowns and recovery after abuse. If someone wants help sorting out emotions or making a change, he supports gentle, steady progress.
Details from the counsellor's public professional profile · registration number listed
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| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 389382 | February 2027 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Cost Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Massimiliano lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
How approaches and online sessions fit together
Massimiliano uses evidence-based techniques that help people understand feelings and change patterns. One approach focuses on identifying unhelpful relationship patterns and attachment issues to improve communication and closeness. This helps people who struggle with commitment problems, abandonment fears or repeated conflicts. Another strand emphasises coping strategies for mood and stress, offering practical tools to manage depression, emptiness or chronic illness symptoms so daily life becomes more manageable.Choosing the right way of working is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, try different methods if needed, and adapt the plan as progress is made. Clients and therapist decide together what feels most useful rather than sticking to a single method.
Online therapy is offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to make sessions easier to fit into busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation; phone sessions can be shorter or fit a work break; chat and messaging suit people who prefer writing or want to check in between meetings. These options increase flexibility and let people keep continuity of support even when schedules change.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?
He works with relationship issues, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. There are also focuses such as abandonment, attachment, body image and isolation.
How would sessions feel in terms of approach and style?
Sessions are straightforward and practical, using evidence-based techniques to identify patterns and plan small steps. Conversations mix reflection with short exercises and goal-focused planning.
What is his professional background?
He has six years of counselling experience working with a range of personal and relational concerns. That experience shapes a pragmatic, supportive way of working.
Where is he based and what professional body is he linked to?
He practises in the United Kingdom and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
Which languages can sessions be held in?
Sessions are offered in English and Italian. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different schedules and preferences.
How does payment and pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.