- Anxiety management
- Mindfulness techniques
- Image-based work
About Matteo
Matteo Oriani is a counsellor and a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). He has five years' experience and works in both English and Italian. He helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, career change, addiction and anger among other concerns.
Matteo uses clear, practical language in sessions. He supports people with panic, insomnia, overthinking and burnout. He also helps those coping with major life changes like redundancy or divorce and offers coaching for career direction.
His approach draws on a mix of evidence-based techniques and experiential methods. He integrates cognitive behavioural ideas with person-centred listening, Gestalt and existential perspectives to help clients identify patterns and try different ways of responding. Mindfulness practices may be offered to manage symptoms such as agitation or rumination.
Matteo has a particular interest in image-based work influenced by Jungian ideas. Where helpful, sessions can include guided imagery and drawing exercises to access feelings that are hard to name. He also works with attention differences and neurodivergence, offering practical strategies to manage daily life.
Before training in counselling, Matteo spent over ten years in the financial and sustainability sectors across the UK, Italy and East Africa. That background informs his work with career concerns, leadership stress and people navigating big transitions.
How Matteo uses practical approaches in online sessions
Matteo draws on a small set of approaches to keep work focused and practical. Cognitive behavioural techniques look at patterns of thinking and behaviour and help people test small changes. These are useful for anxiety, overthinking and stress-related problems.He also uses mindfulness practices to reduce rumination and help regulate arousal. Mindfulness here means simple attention exercises and grounding practices that can be used when agitation or intrusive thoughts rise. Image-based methods influenced by Jungian ideas involve guided imagery and drawing to access feelings that are hard to put into words; these can help with grief, identity questions and deep emotional material.
Finding the right mix is part of the work. Matteo will discuss what fits the person's goals and preferences and then try approaches collaboratively. He checks in and adjusts methods as sessions progress so the plan stays relevant.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling into busy lives - for example it can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins between commitments, or make it simpler to keep regular appointments while managing work and family demands.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Italian
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, career change, addictions, grief, trauma, anger and related issues such as abandonment and impulsivity.
How would sessions feel in terms of style?
Sessions combine conversational, person-centred listening with practical exercises. Matteo uses cognitive behavioural ideas, Gestalt and existential perspectives and may introduce mindfulness.
How much experience does he have?
He has five years' experience as a practising counsellor and previously worked over ten years in finance and sustainability roles.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works from the United Kingdom.
Can I work with him if I don’t live in the UK?
He accepts international clients and offers sessions in English and Italian.
Which session formats are offered?
The biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.