Counselling in North
and East London.
Online Sessions Available
Life can feel overwhelming. Anxiety, stress, low mood, or relationship struggles often affect sleep, work, and how you feel about yourself.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, emotionally stuck, or exhausted from holding it all together, you’re not alone. I use psychodynamic therapy to help people understand and work through anxiety, depression and trauma.
What you can expect from counselling
Counselling can help you with:
Make sense of your past
Understand inner conflicts that affect your emotions, choices, and relationships
Reconnect with parts of yourself that you may have had to ignore or hide
This often leads to more clarity, balance, and confidence in everyday life.
In our sessions, you’ll have a private, understanding space to explore what matters most to you. Counselling isn’t about changing who you are, it’s about helping you feel less stuck and more able to live your life in a way that feels right for you.
About me
My name is Mattia, I’m a BACP-registered counsellor offering face-to-face sessions in East London and online therapy across the UK. I work short-term or open-ended, based on your unique needs. I’m bilingual and offer counselling in English and Italian.
I work relationally and collaboratively, helping you:
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Express your feelings safely
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Understand patterns in your thoughts, relationships, and life
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See how past experiences influence your present life
Therapy with me is about uncovering what really matters in your life in a calm, supportive space.
Training Qualifications:
Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills - (London UK 1 Year)
Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies - (London UK 1 Year)
Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling - (London UK 2 Years)
Level 5 Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling - (London UK 1 Year - in Advanced Clinical Training)
My Approach
I work in an integrative psychodynamic way, which simply means we try to understand what’s happening for you a bit more deeply.
In practice, this means we may:
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Gently explore emotions that are hard to talk about or easy to push aside, especially when they start affecting mood, relationships, or confidence.
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Look at past experiences to better understand what’s happening in your life now, and why certain patterns may keep repeating.
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Sometimes talk about dreams, images, or recurring thoughts, if this feels helpful, as another way of understanding what’s going on inside.
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Go at your pace, without pressure, building trust and safety so you can begin to understand parts of yourself that may have had to stay hidden or protected.
We will work together to help you understand yourself better and find steadier ground in your life and relationships
How Therapy Can Help You
I offer counselling and therapy for adults in East London and online.
My approach draws on psychodynamic and humanistic training, helping you understand patterns in your thoughts, feelings, and relationships.
My focus is on your experience, not labels, helping you feel understood, and supported.
Areas of counselling
I work with:
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Depression & Anxiety
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Stress
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Imposter syndrome
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Self-sabotage & Self-Esteem
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Relationship Difficulties
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Life Transitions
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Codependency
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Grief, Loss, or Bereavement
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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) & Phobias
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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
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Professional/Career Issues
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Intrusive Thoughts
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Religious Trauma & Spirituality
Flexible Options
I offer therapy sessions online and, face-to-face in East London.
Therapy offered in the following languages: English and Italian.
SPECIAL AREA OF INTEREST
Support for Religious Trauma Leaving and Recovery from Cults or High-Control Groups
Leaving a high-demand group can be frightening, isolating, and confusing. You may feel fear, doubt, or loss as you question long-held beliefs and identities. This takes courage, and I will walk alongside you as a supportive, compassionate ally.
My trauma-informed approach gives you a safe, non-judgemental space to:
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Understand how coercive control has affected you
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Unlearn harmful messages or beliefs
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Rebuild confidence, trust in yourself, and a sense of identity
Therapy helps you heal and find clarity, so you can decide for yourself what spirituality or meaning looks like. Your story is yours — I’m here to help you reclaim your voice and feel more in control of your life.
Ethics and Professional Practice
I’m a BACP-registered counsellor, following professional and ethical standards to keep your wellbeing and safety at the centre of therapy.
I take part in regular supervision and ongoing training to provide the best support.
All client information is kept confidential and secure, in line with GDPR, and I am registered with the ICO.
If you urgently need support, please contact:
In case of mental health emergency use NHS Urgent Help for Mental Health on the following link:
Other services in case of mental health emergency: Samaritans.
To contact Samaritans free of charge please call 116 123.
https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/talk-us-phone/
Your local A & E or dial 999 [if you urgently need to take action]
You can also contact your local mental health support or crisis line;
NI - Lifeline - 0808 808 8000
Scotland - Breathing Space - 0800 83 85 87, or dial 111 and choose option 2
England and Wales; https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/mental-health/find-an-urgent-mental-health-helpline/location, or dial 111 and choose option 2
Policies and Fees
I offer counselling sessions online and, face-to-face in East London. I work short-term and open ended depending on your needs. I offer counselling in the following languages: English and Italian.
Fees:
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Phone Consultation: (10 minutes) Free and without obligation.
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First Session - Assessment: Duration: £80 - (60 minutes)
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Therapy sessions online or face to face in east London: £70 - (50 minutes)
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Low cost counselling availability: Limited spaces
Policies:
Sessions:
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Therapy sessions are 50 minutes long and are scheduled once weekly at the same time and place. Regular attendance is important for therapy to progress.
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Lateness: If you arrive late, the therapy session will still end at the scheduled time. If I am late, I will either make up the time if possible or extend the next counselling session.
Cancellations:
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You must provide at least 24 hours' notice for cancellations. Therapy sessions cancelled with less notice will be charged in full. If I need to cancel, you will not be charged and I will try to offer an alternative time.
Holidays & Breaks:
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I will give you ample notice of any upcoming holidays or breaks. Please provide as much notice as possible for your own planned absences.
Payments:
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Payments can be made in cash or via BACS, before the session commencement.
I offer a free 15-minute consultation to talk about your therapy goals, check availability, and give you a sense of my approach. This is a no-obligation chance to ask questions and see if therapy with me feels right. You can do this by phone or video call (Google Meet).
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