Alessio Tonato , BACP

Alessio Tonato is a BACP-registered Certified Psychotherapeutic Counsellor who uses talk therapy to support professional and personal growth. With seven years of clinical experience, he adopts a holistic, dialogic approach that encourages clients to explore their patterns of thinking, feeling, and relating in creative and experiential ways. Alessio helps people increase awareness of their circumstances and broaden their perspective so they can identify more effective options for moving forward.

He works to uncover the roots of difficulties by examining behavioural and cognitive patterns that no longer serve the client and by supporting the development of new, more adaptive ways of responding that align with current life and career goals. His work often focuses on attachment, relationship and intimacy issues, stress and anxiety, self-esteem and depression, trauma and abuse, family and communication problems, and challenges around commitment and codependency.

Sessions are offered in English, French, and Italian, and Alessio emphasizes a collaborative, exploratory environment where clients are invited to experiment with alternative ways of being and to build confidence and agility in facing life’s challenges. The BACP registration indicates membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom.

Attachment, Mindfulness, and Somatic Work Online

Alessio integrates attachment-based, mindfulness, and somatic approaches to help clients understand how relationships, present-moment awareness, and bodily experience shape well-being. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early and current relationship patterns influence feelings of safety, trust, and connection - it can be helpful for issues like abandonment, commitment concerns, and relationship distress. Mindfulness Therapy teaches gentle attention to thoughts, emotions, and sensations in the present moment; it supports stress and anxiety management, emotional regulation, and increased self-awareness. Somatic Therapy attends to the body’s role in storing and expressing emotional experience, offering ways to address trauma responses, tension, and impulsivity through body-focused interventions.

Finding the right blend of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Alessio works collaboratively with clients to identify which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting the focus as the work unfolds so the therapy feels relevant and practical.

Online sessions are available via video calls, phone conversations, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for clients to engage in therapy around work, family, and location. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to choose the mode of communication that feels most comfortable while working with licensed professionals and therapists.