Matteo Oriani, BACP

Matteo Oriani is a UK-licensed therapist and a member of the BACP (British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy), which links him to a recognised professional body for counselling and psychotherapy. He provides both short-term and long-term therapy in English and Italian, tailoring sessions to each person's needs and preferences.

Matteo works with a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, worry and overthinking, ADHD and other forms of neurodivergence, relationship difficulties, and challenges with self-esteem and confidence. He also supports people navigating life and career transitions, stress and burnout, addictions, grief, anger, trauma and abuse, and issues commonly experienced by men such as questions about identity, intimacy and friendships. Additional focus areas include attachment and abandonment difficulties, impulsivity, isolation and life purpose.

His work combines techniques from several therapeutic traditions - including Psychosynthesis, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), Person-Centred, Gestalt and Existential approaches - and he uses mindfulness practices when they are helpful for managing symptoms. Matteo has a special interest and specific training in image-based therapy drawing from Jungian psychology, and may introduce guided imagery and drawing techniques where appropriate.

Before training as a therapist, Matteo spent more than ten years working in the financial sector and in sustainability across the United Kingdom, Italy and East Africa, where he led teams and mentored colleagues. This background informs his practical, goal-aware approach to therapy, helping clients explore change and build resilience.