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Matteo Oriani, BACP

Matteo Oriani is a counsellor who combines practical therapy with a straightforward style.

Stress, Anxiety
Self esteem
Career difficulties
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About Matteo

Matteo Oriani is a counsellor who combines practical therapy with a straightforward style. He offers sessions in English and Italian and works online with people across the United Kingdom and internationally. Sessions can be short term or longer depending on what someone needs.

Matteo helps people manage anxiety, stress and overwhelming thinking. He supports those dealing with low self-esteem, burnout, career shifts and relationship difficulties. He also works with grief, trauma, addiction and issues linked to identity and purpose.

Background and approach

He draws on a range of evidence-based therapeutic techniques and human-focused approaches. That can include cognitive tools to spot unhelpful thinking, mindful practices to calm the body, and image-based work when a visual way of thinking helps. Matteo adapts what he uses to match each person’s situation.

Before counselling he spent over ten years in the financial and sustainability sectors across the UK, Italy and East Africa. That background informs his practical, goal-oriented work and his interest in career and life transitions. Matteo is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, and he accepts international clients. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions to suit them. Matteo aims to offer a calm, direct space where people can talk through next steps.

He works alongside clients to reduce distress and find clearer direction in life.

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BACP	395142	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 Matteo lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Depression
Coping with life changes
Addictions
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Anger management
Coaching
Abandonment
Antisocial personality
Attachment issues
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Dependent personality
Divorce and separation
Drug and alcohol addiction
Emptiness
Forgiveness
Immigration issues
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Post-traumatic stress
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-love
Sexuality
Smoking / vaping cessation
Social anxiety and phobia
Workplace issues

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Matteo uses a small set of well-established approaches in his online work. Cognitive techniques focus on spotting and changing unhelpful thinking patterns and can help with anxiety, overthinking and low mood. Mindfulness practices teach simple awareness and breathing exercises to reduce stress and manage symptoms such as insomnia or racing thoughts. Image-based techniques draw on guided imagery and drawing to access feelings that words alone may not reach and can be useful with grief, trauma or identity questions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process and Matteo treats it as a collaborative effort. He will discuss goals and preferences, try a few methods, and adapt the plan as work develops. The aim is to find what helps the individual make steady, practical changes rather than to stick rigidly to one method.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual contact helps. Phone sessions work when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging suit short check-ins, written reflection or busy schedules where a quick message fits better. These options make it easier to keep therapy going around work, travel and family life.

Frequently asked

What kinds of problems does Matteo help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, relationship difficulties, grief, anger and addictions. He also supports people facing life changes, career questions and issues around identity and purpose.

What is his therapeutic style like?

Matteo uses a blend of practical techniques and reflective therapy. Sessions can include cognitive tools, mindfulness and image-based exercises depending on what fits the person.

How much experience does he have?

He has five years of clinical experience as a counsellor and over ten years of earlier work in finance and sustainability. That mix informs a practical, change-focused approach.

Where is he based and is he accredited?

He practises from the United Kingdom and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Italian, and he accepts clients from outside the UK.

What session formats are available?

Sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are sessions paid for?

Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start working with him?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to therapist availability.