Massimiliano Cattafi, BACP
Massimiliano Cattafi helps people who feel stuck when life stops making sense.
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and Abuse
- Self Esteem
- +3 more
About Massimiliano
Massimiliano Cattafi helps people who feel stuck when life stops making sense. He writes plainly and listens for what matters to each person. He aims to help people take clearer steps when decisions feel overwhelming or confusing.
He has six years of experience working with problems around relationships, trauma and abuse, and low self-esteem. He also supports people facing depression and those coping with major life changes. His work covers a wide range of related concerns, including attachment and abandonment worries, communication problems, and feelings of isolation.
Background and approach
Massimiliano is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. That membership means he follows their professional and ethical framework. He offers sessions in English and Italian for people based in the United Kingdom.
In sessions he focuses on understanding what has created a person’s difficulty, and on simple, practical ways to try things differently. He aims to break problems into manageable steps and to build clearer choices. Practical tools and conversational reflection are used depending on what each person needs.
People can meet him by video call, phone, live chat, or text messaging. To begin, a short matching questionnaire is completed and sessions are scheduled around availability. Costs vary by location and use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 389382 | February 2027 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Massimiliano works with
Everything Massimiliano lists, in their own terms.
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Online support
Another widely used approach concentrates on managing mood and daily functioning when someone is feeling low or overwhelmed. This involves breaking down problems into small tasks, setting achievable goals, and testing what works in everyday life to rebuild energy and interest.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, listen to each person’s preferences, and adjust methods as work progresses. Together they choose what to try and review what helps most, so therapy stays practical and person centred.
Online formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video calls let people use visual cues for a fuller conversation. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be a good option for a shorter check-in. Live chat or text messaging supports ongoing reflection between meetings and can suit those who prefer writing. These options give flexibility and help people access therapy in ways that suit their routines and needs.
Frequently asked
What types of concerns does he help with?
He works with relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes. He also addresses related issues like attachment, communication, and isolation.
What is his general approach in sessions?
He focuses on understanding the problem and finding practical steps forward. Conversations aim to clarify what matters and to try manageable changes between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
He has six years of experience supporting people with a range of emotional and relational concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Italian.
Which session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging so people can choose what fits their needs.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to availability.
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