Matteo Oriani

Matteo Oriani is a counsellor who brings practical, evidence-based methods to people facing stress, anxiety and difficult life changes. He offers sessions in English and Italian and tailors his approach to what each person needs. Matteo is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

He helps with anxiety, panic and overthinking by teaching techniques to manage symptoms and reduce overwhelm. Matteo supports people working through low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, anger and grief with straightforward tools and conversation. He also works with addiction, career uncertainty and the psychological impact of major events such as disasters.

Matteo blends approaches including cognitive behavioural techniques, person-centred work and existential ideas to fit each person’s situation. He also uses psychosynthesis and Gestalt elements when they suit the goals of the sessions. Mindfulness exercises are offered to help with stress, sleep problems and concentration.

He sometimes introduces image-based methods influenced by Jungian psychology, such as guided imagery and drawing, when these help people access thoughts and feelings that are hard to put into words. These are used alongside talking therapies rather than as a replacement.

Matteo draws on over ten years of prior experience in finance and sustainability across the UK, Italy and East Africa. That background informs his interest in career transitions and practical coaching for life decisions. He has five years of direct counselling experience and adapts session length and focus to meet individual needs.

How Matteo uses therapeutic techniques online