Antonella Mezzasalma, BACP

Antonella Mezzasalma is a counsellor with three years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. She works in English and Italian. She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self esteem, depression and issues around intimacy and relationships.

Antonella starts from the view that each person knows their own story best. She listens for strengths and practical resources already present in a person's life. Sessions aim to help people notice what matters to them and take small steps towards more valued ways of living.

Her approach combines practical techniques with reflective work. This can include noticing unhelpful thoughts, building helpful habits and learning ways to manage intense emotions. The work also looks at patterns in relationships and how attachment and communication affect everyday life.

Antonella also offers support around body image, codependency, guilt and shame, and coping with major life changes such as separation or bereavement. She has experience with issues linked to obsessive thoughts and compulsions, and with multicultural concerns that affect identity and belonging.

People who choose Antonella can expect a collaborative, down-to-earth style. She aims to empower clients to make changes at a pace that feels manageable. To begin, she asks about a person's priorities and helps shape clear, achievable goals.

Using practical therapies online

Antonella works with approaches that aim to change unhelpful habits and increase valued living. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy or CBT helps people spot and change thinking patterns and behaviours that keep problems going, which can reduce anxiety and low mood. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy or ACT focuses on clarifying personal values and taking committed action, helping people cope with painful thoughts while moving towards what matters.

Finding the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences and life context, and suggest ways of working that feel manageable. This is a collaborative discussion rather than a one-size-fits-all prescription.

Confirm the available session formats before booking to match them to your needs. Many people find online work useful because it can fit into busy days, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. If you prefer specific session arrangements, check the current options so you can schedule sessions that suit your routine and communication style.