Matteo Oriani

Matteo Oriani is a counsellor who blends practical therapy approaches to help people handle life changes and emotional strain. He works in English and Italian and aims to create space for honest conversation and steady progress.

Matteo focuses on anxiety, stress, low self-esteem and depression. He also supports people dealing with relationship issues, addictions, grief and the emotional aftershocks of separation and divorce. Sessions can be short term or longer term depending on what someone needs.

His work draws on a mix of approaches including cognitive behavioural techniques, person-centred listening and existential and Gestalt ideas. He uses mindfulness exercises and, when useful, image-based work such as guided imagery and drawing to help people access feelings and new perspectives.

Before training as a counsellor Matteo spent over ten years in the financial and sustainability sectors across the UK, Italy and East Africa. That background shaped a practical, down-to-earth style and experience supporting people through career change and workplace stress.

Matteo is registered with the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and has five years of clinical experience. He accepts international clients and aims to work collaboratively to set goals and track progress.

He encourages people to take a first step by describing their situation and what they hope to change, so sessions can be tailored to real life needs and routines.

How Matteo's approaches translate to online therapy

Matteo uses a blend of grounded, evidence-based techniques aimed at clear changes in day-to-day life. Cognitive behavioural approaches focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavioural changes to reduce anxiety and low mood. Mindfulness practices teach simple attention and breathing exercises to manage stress and bring steadier thinking.

He also incorporates person-centred listening and image-based work such as guided imagery and drawing to help people access feelings and personal meaning. These techniques are used to help with relationship difficulties, life transitions and coping after separation or divorce.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Matteo will work with the client to decide which techniques suit their goals and preferences, reviewing progress and adjusting methods as needed.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around work and family life, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also allow the use of visual tools like drawing or imagery in real time when both people agree to use them.