Matteo Oriani, BACP
Matteo Oriani is a counsellor who blends practical talking therapy with techniques that help people manage daily struggles.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Self Esteem
- Career difficulties
- +10 more
About Matteo
Matteo Oriani is a counsellor who blends practical talking therapy with techniques that help people manage daily struggles. He speaks English and Italian and offers both short-term and longer-term support. Matteo is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP.
He has five years of professional experience and practised previously in finance and sustainability across the UK, Italy and East Africa. Matteo helps with anxiety, stress, low self-esteem and depression.
Background and approach
He also supports people facing career changes, grief, addiction and relationship difficulties. Sessions often focus on reducing overwhelming thoughts, managing panic symptoms, and building steady routines that fit everyday life. His approach mixes several evidence-based methods including cognitive work, person-centred listening and experiential techniques from Gestalt and existential ideas.
Matteo may introduce guided imagery and drawing exercises when that seems useful, drawing on Jungian-inspired image work. He also uses mindfulness practices to help with sleep, concentration and emotional regulation. In sessions Matteo uses clear, practical language and aims to make therapy feel manageable.
He helps people identify small steps that bring relief and build confidence. Conversations might include looking at thinking patterns, trying short exercises, or practising new ways to handle conflict. Matteo accepts people from different countries and offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text messaging.
To begin, a short matching questionnaire is completed and appointments are scheduled according to availability.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 395142 | October 2026 |
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.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Matteo works with
Everything Matteo lists, 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
Online support
He also uses person-centred and Gestalt-influenced work that emphasises present-moment awareness and personal meaning. This approach involves attentive listening, reflective dialogue and occasional experiential tasks such as guided imagery or drawing. Image-based techniques can help when words alone feel limiting, and mindfulness practices are used to build steadiness and focus.
Finding the right mix is a collaborative process. Matteo will discuss options with each person, try techniques together, and adjust the focus based on needs and goals. He aims to create a plan that feels doable and relevant to everyday life.
Online formats offer practical benefits: video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visible cues help, phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a short break, live chat suits quick check-ins or people who prefer typing, and text messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to work on problems consistently.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Matteo commonly help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, self-esteem, depression, relationship problems, grief, addictions and life changes. He also addresses focused areas like abandonment, immigration issues and career transitions.
What is his general style in therapy?
Matteo combines cognitive techniques with person-centred listening and experiential methods. Sessions are practical and aim to identify steps you can try between meetings.
What experience does he bring to sessions?
He has five years of clinical experience and prior work experience in finance and sustainability across the UK, Italy and East Africa, which informs a pragmatic approach.
Where is he based and what credential does he hold?
He practises in the United Kingdom and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, noted as BACP.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Italian to support speakers of either language.
How are sessions delivered online?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What steps are involved in starting therapy?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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