Matteo Oriani , BACP

Matteo Oriani is a UK licensed therapist who works in both English and Italian and combines clinical training with practical life experience to support people through change. He is a member of the BACP (British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy), the UK professional association for counsellors and psychotherapists, and offers both short-term and longer-term therapy depending on each person’s needs.

Matteo addresses a broad range of concerns including anxiety, excessive worrying and panic, attention and neurodivergent challenges such as ADHD and autism, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, career and life transitions, stress and burnout, and men’s issues. He helps clients work through patterns like overthinking, sleep disruption, compulsive behaviours, control struggles, jealousy and boundary problems, and supports recovery from addiction, grief, trauma and related challenges.

In therapy he draws on a blend of evidence-based techniques and humanistic approaches, integrating Psychosynthesis, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), Person-Centred, Gestalt and Existential work. He also uses image-based methods influenced by Jungian psychology, such as guided imagery and drawing, when these tools are helpful, and offers mindfulness practices to reduce symptoms and increase presence.

Before becoming a therapist, Matteo spent over ten years working in the financial and sustainability sectors across the United Kingdom, Italy and East Africa, where he led teams and mentored colleagues. That professional background informs his practical focus on career transitions, coaching and finding a clearer sense of direction in life. Matteo works collaboratively with people to explore what matters most and to develop skills and insights that fit their situation.