Massimiliano Cattafi, BACP

Massimiliano Cattafi is a counsellor who focuses on helping people make sense of confusing or painful moments. He writes in clear, simple language and aims to help clients figure out what matters to them. He speaks English and Italian and is based in the United Kingdom.

Massimiliano uses practical conversations to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and everyday habits that get in the way of living as they want. He works with concerns such as relationship problems, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. He also supports people dealing with abandonment, attachment issues, autism and Asperger syndrome, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, and related struggles.

He brings six years of practice to his work and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP. That means he follows the BACP ethical framework in his practice. Sessions are aimed at helping people identify clearer next steps and manageable changes.

In sessions, conversations are direct and straightforward. The focus is on thoughts and everyday habits, and on practical ways to try different responses. People can expect an approach that looks at patterns, then tests small ways to shift those patterns over time.

To begin, a person selects the Start Therapy button, completes a short matching questionnaire, and schedules according to the therapist's availability. Costs vary with location and are provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

Approaches that look at thoughts and habits

Massimiliano works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on thoughts and everyday habits. One approach emphasises noticing unhelpful thinking patterns and testing alternative ways of thinking to reduce distress and improve mood; this can help with depression, worry and low self-esteem. Another approach looks at daily routines and reactions - identifying small habit changes and practising them to change how someone copes with stress, relationships and life transitions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals and preferences and then suggest ways of working that could fit. Decisions about methods are collaborative and can be adjusted as therapy progresses.

If you are considering online therapy, please confirm the current session formats before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow quicker check-ins. They can also make it simpler to have a shorter session when needed, or to avoid being on camera if that helps someone engage. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists use different ways of working online, and this therapist will discuss practical options and what might suit your routine.