Massimiliano Cattafi, BACP
Massimiliano Cattafi is a counsellor who helps people untangle confusing or painful situations.
About Massimiliano
Massimiliano Cattafi is a counsellor who helps people untangle confusing or painful situations. He aims to make sense of what matters to each person so they can take clearer steps forward. Sessions are offered in English and Italian and delivered online using a mix of video, phone, chat and messaging.
He works with relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes. Massimiliano also supports people dealing with attachment wounds, abandonment, body image concerns and issues around communication and commitment.
Background and approach
Chronic pain, illness, caregiver stress and feelings of emptiness are other areas he addresses. Massimiliano uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide conversations and practical work in sessions. He focuses on helping people notice patterns, try different ways of responding, and build small, achievable steps that fit everyday life.
The pace and methods are adjusted to each person’s needs. He has six years of clinical experience and is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. That registration means he follows their ethical framework while practising in the United Kingdom.
People start by completing a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions that work for them. Therapy is run through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time, and session cost varies with location and therapist availability.
Details from the counsellor's public professional profile · registration number listed
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| 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.
Cost Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Massimiliano lists on their public professional profile, 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
Approaches that guide online therapy
Massimiliano draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on understanding patterns and making practical changes. One common approach helps people identify recurring thoughts and behaviours that keep problems going and then test small changes to break those patterns. This can be useful for depression, low self-esteem and relationship difficulties. Another approach emphasises exploring attachment and relationship history to understand how current connections feel unsafe or overwhelming. That method can help with abandonment, communication problems and feelings of emptiness.Finding the right method is part of the work. Massimiliano treats approach selection as a collaboration - he will talk with the client about goals, try different ways of working, and adjust what they do together based on what helps most. Clients can expect a flexible plan rather than a fixed path from the start.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video calls let people work visually and use body language when helpful. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a quieter check-in fits a break at work. Chat and messaging suit shorter check-ins, ongoing reflections between sessions, or times when writing feels easier than speaking. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into everyday life.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Massimiliano address?
He works with relationship problems, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes. He also helps with issues like attachment, abandonment, body image and caregiver stress.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people notice patterns and try new ways of responding. Sessions combine conversation and practical steps tailored to individual needs.
What is his background and experience?
He has six years of clinical experience working with adults on emotional and relational difficulties. His approach focuses on helping clients make sense of what matters to them.
What credentials does he hold and where is he based?
He is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Italian. International clients are not currently accepted.
In what formats are sessions available?
Therapy is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and practical needs.
How are fees and payments handled?
Sessions are delivered through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Costs vary with location and therapist availability.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.