Massimiliano Cattafi, BACP

Massimiliano Cattafi offers straightforward support for people feeling stuck or unsure what to do next. He writes plainly and listens carefully to help someone make sense of what matters to them. His style suits people who want clear, practical steps alongside thoughtful listening.

He works with relationship problems, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes. He also helps with issues such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, chronic pain, illness and disability, body image, caregiver stress, and loneliness. Clients might bring struggles with communication, commitment, control, guilt, or impulsivity.

Massimiliano has six years of experience in counselling work. He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP, and follows that organisation's ethical framework.

In sessions he aims to clarify what matters to each person and to agree practical next steps. Conversations are intended to make problems easier to understand and to identify small changes that fit into everyday life. He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapts his approach to the concerns people bring.

Sessions are conducted in English and Italian. He is based in the United Kingdom. To begin, a person can use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

How evidence-based approaches translate to online counselling

Massimiliano works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that aim to clarify problems and create practical next steps. One common approach focuses on understanding patterns in relationships and attachment, helping people see how past experiences link to present difficulties and what to change in everyday interactions. Another approach used emphasises managing mood and low self-esteem by identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavioural changes that build confidence and improve daily routines.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist and client discuss goals and preferences, then try methods that fit the issue and the person's way of working. Adjustments are made over time so the approach stays useful and realistic.

If you are considering online sessions, please confirm which session formats are offered before booking as the biography does not list specific formats. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter or more regular check-ins when needed. It also lets people continue with therapy while managing health challenges or mobility limits without committing to long journeys.