Counsellor profile
Matteo Oriani, BACP
United Kingdom
Counsellor - Anger and Stress
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- CredentialsBACP
- RegistrationBACP, United Kingdom / 395142
- Experience5 years
- LanguagesEnglish, Italian
- LocationUnited Kingdom
About
- Anxiety and stress
- Relationship issues
- Mindfulness and imagery
About Matteo
Matteo Oriani is a counsellor registered with the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) with five years' practice. He runs short and longer-term work in English and Italian. He helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship problems, grief, addiction and anger.
He often supports people who feel uprooted or unsafe in their lives. This can show up as panic, insomnia, overthinking or compulsive habits. He also works with neurodivergent clients to develop practical ways to manage attention and sensory differences in daily life.
Matteo draws on several evidence-based approaches, including cognitive behavioural techniques and person-centred listening. He also uses Psychosynthesis, Gestalt and existential ideas to help clients understand patterns and meaning. Where helpful, he brings in guided imagery and drawing methods influenced by Jungian thinking.
Mindfulness methods are part of his toolkit for managing stress and intense emotions. Sessions focus on clear, practical steps to reduce overwhelm and improve day-to-day functioning rather than abstract theory.
Before moving into counselling, Matteo spent more than ten years working in finance and sustainability across the UK, Italy and East Africa. That background influences his work with career change, workplace stress and leadership-related pressures.
People who choose him can expect a straightforward, practical approach aimed at making everyday life more manageable. To begin, clients follow the site booking flow to match with him and schedule a first session.
How sessions work
How Matteo applies therapeutic techniques online
Matteo combines cognitive behavioural techniques with mindfulness work to help people manage strong emotions and everyday stress. Cognitive behavioural ideas focus on identifying thought patterns that feed anger or anxiety and testing different responses in daily life. Mindfulness practices teach simple attention and breathing exercises to reduce physiological arousal and support calmer responding.He also uses image-based and Jungian-influenced techniques such as guided imagery and drawing to help people access feelings that are hard to put into words. These methods can help when anger feels rooted in past loss, abandonment or identity questions and when talking alone does not bring clear insight.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Matteo will talk through what feels most useful and try different methods based on the person's needs and goals. This is a collaborative process where adjustments happen as progress is made.
If you prefer online sessions, check the booking flow for the current session options before scheduling. Confirm whether meetings are by video, phone or another format and pick what fits your day-to-day routine. Online work can make it easier to fit short check-ins into a lunch break, avoid travel, or choose a lower-bandwidth option when needed.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Italian
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, self-esteem, career change, depression, addiction, grief and anger among other issues.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a mix of cognitive behavioural techniques, person-centred listening and existential and Gestalt ideas, with practical tools for daily life.
How much experience does he have?
He has five years of counselling experience and a prior decade of work in finance and sustainability.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a member of the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Italian.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He accepts international clients; check the booking flow for time zone and scheduling details.
How are sessions organised and what formats are available?
The biography lists sessions in English and Italian but does not specify formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How does the subscription and cost work?
Session cost varies by location and uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.