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Matteo Oriani, BACP

UK BACP therapist for anxiety and life transitions
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Relationships and family
  • English and Italian

About Matteo Oriani

Matteo Oriani is a UK-licensed therapist and a member of the BACP, the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy, offering both long-term and short-term therapy in English and Italian. He works across a broad range of concerns, with particular expertise supporting people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, career and life transitions, relationship and family difficulties, addiction, trauma and grief. He also focuses on issues such as abandonment, attachment and control difficulties, impulsivity, infidelity, loneliness, immigration-related challenges, and questions about life purpose.

Matteo integrates techniques from Psychosynthesis, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Person-Centred, Gestalt and Existential approaches to tailor work to each individual. He has additional training in image-based therapy informed by Jungian ideas, and where appropriate he uses guided imagery and drawing methods to help clients explore internal material. Mindfulness practices are offered when useful to help manage symptoms and increase present-moment awareness.

He has specific experience working with neurodivergence, including ADHD and related conditions, helping people develop strategies to manage attention differences and leverage their strengths. Matteo also provides focused support for men’s issues, exploring how gendered expectations affect relationships, sexuality and friendships. Before becoming a therapist, he spent more than 10 years in the financial sector and in sustainability roles across the United Kingdom, Italy and East Africa, where he led teams and mentored junior colleagues.

Matteo works with international clients and conducts therapy in both English and Italian. He holds BACP membership as part of his professional standing. He is not accepting clients.

Areas of Expertise

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessForgivenessImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Matteo Oriani have?

Matteo Oriani has 5 years of experience.

Is Matteo Oriani a licensed therapist?

Yes. He is a UK-licensed therapist and a member of the BACP, the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy.

In which languages does Matteo Oriani provide therapy?

Matteo provides therapy in English and Italian.

Where is Matteo Oriani located?

Matteo is located in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Matteo Oriani as my therapist?

Clients can work with Matteo through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Matteo Oriani work with international clients?

Yes, Matteo works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Matteo Oriani cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match clients with a therapist. Depending on availability, clients can then schedule their first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Could remote therapy suit someone’s needs?

Many people consider whether online therapy is a practical option for their concerns. For a range of common issues - including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and navigating life changes - remote therapy can be a helpful and accessible way to engage with a therapist.

One major advantage of remote work is flexibility. Clients can connect with licensed professionals in the format that best fits their routine and comfort level, whether by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. This flexibility can make it easier to maintain regular sessions while balancing work, family, and travel commitments.

Licensed professionals offer a variety of therapeutic approaches and clients are able to change therapists if a different fit is needed. For many people, online therapy provides a practical path to consistent support and progress without the need to attend in-person appointments.

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