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- Relationship concerns
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
About Massimiliano
BACP counsellor Massimiliano Cattafi has six years of practice in the United Kingdom and focuses on relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self‑esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. He works with people who feel stuck or overwhelmed and helps them make sense of what matters so they can take practical steps forward.
Massimiliano uses evidence‑based therapeutic techniques to explore patterns that maintain distress. Sessions focus on identifying feelings, understanding attachment and abandonment concerns, and clarifying personal values. He offers straightforward conversation and practical ways to try different responses between meetings.
He also addresses related issues such as body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, communication and control problems, guilt and shame, and feelings of emptiness or isolation. Autism and Asperger Syndrome are noted areas of focus when they relate to these concerns. Work may include looking at commitment difficulties and problems that follow divorce and separation.
Massimiliano practises within the ethical framework of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. He combines listening with clear reflections and short‑term tasks when useful. Sessions are offered in English and Italian.
Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. International clients are not currently accepted. To begin, people are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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How evidence‑based work fits into online sessions
Massimiliano describes his work as using evidence‑based therapeutic techniques to help people make sense of what matters and take action. One approach looks at attachment and abandonment patterns to understand how early relationships shape current difficulties; this can help with relationship problems and issues around commitment or trust. Another common strand examines how thoughts and behaviours keep depression and low self‑esteem active, using practical exercises to test different ways of coping.Finding the right approach is part of the process. He will work with each person to agree which techniques suit their needs, goals and preferences. That collaborative decision guides the session focus and any short tasks to try between appointments.
Confirm the current session formats before booking, as none are specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into work, family and care routines and to keep appointments when travel is difficult. They also allow shorter check‑ins when needed and reduce the time spent travelling, which many people find helpful when balancing multiple commitments.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Italian
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self‑esteem, depression and coping with life changes. His practice also covers issues like body image, isolation and guilt.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses evidence‑based therapeutic techniques and practical conversation to help clients make sense of patterns. Sessions often include clear reflections and short tasks to try between meetings.
How long has he been practising?
He has six years of experience working as a counsellor in the United Kingdom.
What accreditation does he hold and where is he based?
He is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Italian.
Can people from other countries work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted; therapy is offered to clients within the United Kingdom.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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