Massimiliano Cattafi, BACP

Massimiliano Cattafi helps people who feel stuck, overwhelmed or unsure how to move forward. He talks in plain terms and focuses on what matters now to help people take practical steps. Massimiliano works in English and Italian and is based in the United Kingdom.

He draws on six years of experience working with concerns such as relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self‑esteem, depression and big life changes. He also supports people dealing with attachment and abandonment issues, autism and Asperger syndrome, body image, chronic illness and caregiving stress. Sessions address communication problems, commitment worries, feelings of emptiness, guilt and shame, and difficulties with impulsivity or isolation.

Massimiliano is a BACP member, which means he follows the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy ethical framework. He aims to create a steady, respectful space where people can make sense of their experiences and try new ways of coping. Conversations focus on understanding patterns and testing small changes that fit daily life.

People who come to him can expect straightforward reflection, practical ideas and a calm presence during sessions. He encourages collaboration so the work matches each person’s goals. If you’d like to explore whether he might be a good fit, you can start by using the platform matching process before booking.

Follow the Start Therapy flow, complete the short questionnaire and then book a time that suits you according to the therapist’s availability.

How therapeutic approaches shape online work

Evidence‑based therapeutic techniques focus on helping people understand patterns and try different ways of coping. One common approach helps track how thoughts, feelings and behaviours link together, making it easier to test small, practical changes that reduce distress and improve daily functioning. This can help with low mood, anxiety and relationship stress.

Another useful approach looks at attachment and relationship patterns from past and present. It helps people notice recurring expectations about connection, and then practise new communication or boundary skills that feel more effective in current relationships. This is relevant for commitment worries, abandonment concerns and communication problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will ask about goals, preferences and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they will decide which techniques to try and will adapt methods as the work progresses so it fits the person’s needs.

If you are considering online sessions, please confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check‑ins when needed. It can also suit those who prefer not to be on camera or who need quieter surroundings rather than leaving home.