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Massimiliano Cattafi

Therapist or counsellor · United Kingdom

Massimiliano Cattafi

BACP

Finding clarity after life changes

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Experience
6 years
Based in
United Kingdom
Sessions
Online
Languages
English, Italian
  • Practical next steps
  • English and Italian
  • BACP member

About Massimiliano

Massimiliano Cattafi wants to help people find clarity when life feels confusing. He writes simply and listens carefully so people can work out what matters to them. If someone is struggling to make decisions after a separation or during other big life changes, he aims to help them move from stuck to action.

He works with issues such as relationship problems, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression. He also supports people facing attachment concerns, abandonment fears, body image worries, chronic health challenges and the strain of caregiving. Divorce and separation is listed among the areas he focuses on.

Massimiliano is a BACP member, which means he follows the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy ethical framework. He brings six years of practice to his work and uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions. He explains things plainly and helps people pick practical steps they can try between meetings.

Sessions are delivered in English and Italian. He works from the United Kingdom and does not accept international clients at this time. Before booking, readers should confirm the current session options directly through the site.

To start, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to availability. The process uses a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, and fees vary with location and therapist availability.

Registration on record

BACP
United Kingdom · 389382

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Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationEmptinessForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Experience

6+ years

Credentials

BACP · United Kingdom

Languages

English, Italian

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Evidence-based therapeutic techniques often focus on understanding patterns and trying practical changes. One common approach helps people notice how their thoughts and behaviours keep a problem going, then tests small changes to see what helps. This can be useful for low mood, anxiety and unhelpful habits.

Another helpful method looks at relationships and attachment. It helps people understand why certain reactions appear in close relationships and offers ways to respond differently. This approach can be useful when dealing with commitment issues, abandonment fears or the emotional effects of separation.

Choosing the right method is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and agree a plan with each person based on their needs, goals and preferences. That collaborative process helps tailor sessions to what actually helps the individual.

Practical benefits of online therapy include easier fitting of sessions around work and family life and fewer travel demands. Online work also makes brief check-ins possible when a full in-person appointment would be difficult. Confirm the current session options before booking so you know how appointments are arranged.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems can be discussed?

He works with relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes. Additional concerns include attachment issues, abandonment and divorce and separation.

How would sessions feel in practice?

Sessions are conversational and focused on making sense of what matters to the person. The therapist helps identify small, practical steps to try between meetings.

What is his professional background?

He has six years of experience working with people in counselling settings and uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques in his work.

What credentials and location are listed?

He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works from the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Italian.

Can people outside the UK work with him?

International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are intended for people based in the United Kingdom.

How do fees and payments work?

Fees vary with location and therapist availability and the service uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Good to know

Therapists listed here offer talking therapy online. It is not legal, financial or custody advice, and no therapist can promise how a separation or a relationship will turn out.

If you are not safe at home, or someone is hurting or threatening you, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline. The numbers are at the foot of this page.

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