Matteo Oriani , BACP

Matteo Oriani is a UK-based therapist and a member of the BACP (British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy). He offers both short-term and long-term therapy in English and Italian, working with people who are navigating anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, career transitions, addiction, grief and other life changes.

His practice focuses on practical support for issues such as panic, insomnia, overthinking and compulsive worries, and on helping neurodivergent clients manage attention and sensory differences in daily life. He also works with couples and families to address jealousy, boundaries and communication, and supports people facing redundancy, divorce and other transitional phases to find direction and resilience.

Matteo draws on a blend of therapeutic methods, integrating Psychosynthesis, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), person-centred, Gestalt and existential approaches to tailor work to each person’s needs. He has additional training in image-based techniques influenced by Jungian psychology, including guided imagery and drawing exercises, and offers mindfulness practices when they may help manage symptoms and increase present-moment awareness.

Prior to training as a therapist, Matteo spent more than ten years in the financial and sustainability sectors across the UK, Italy and East Africa, where he led teams and mentored junior colleagues. That background informs a pragmatic, reflective approach to therapy that aims to combine emotional exploration with practical steps toward change.

Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Work with Matteo

Matteo uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical strategies for reducing anxiety, managing mood and changing behaviours that get in the way of daily life. He also offers mindfulness-based techniques that cultivate present-moment awareness and support stress reduction, helping people respond rather than react to difficult thoughts and sensations.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Matteo collaborates with each person to explore which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences, adjusting techniques over time so therapy remains relevant and effective for the individual.

Online therapy with Matteo is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, which makes it possible to access licensed professionals and therapists from different locations and at flexible times. These options can reduce travel time, make scheduling easier around work or caregiving responsibilities, and allow continuity of care when life circumstances change.