- Relationship focus
- BACP member
- Speaks English and Italian
About Massimiliano
Massimiliano Cattafi offers calm, straightforward support for people feeling stuck by relationship stress, low mood, or major life changes. He writes simply and listens closely to what matters most to each person. Sessions are aimed at helping people understand their difficulties and take practical steps that fit their life.
He draws on six years of professional experience to help people untangle patterns that cause pain. That includes difficulties with attachment, abandonment fears, and communication problems. He also works with issues such as chronic illness, caregiver stress, body image, and feelings of emptiness or shame.
Massimiliano is a BACP member, which means he follows the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy ethical framework. He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and keeps the work focused and practical. Conversations are designed to explore how past experiences shape current choices and feelings.
He can support people dealing with trauma and abuse, commitment worries, or the emotional impact of divorce and separation. He also helps people manage impulsivity, isolation and low self-esteem. His approach aims to build clearer understanding and steady steps forward.
Sessions are available in English and Italian. Massimiliano practices in the United Kingdom and does not take international clients. If someone wants to try therapy, he asks them to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to his availability.
Therapeutic approaches and how online work can fit
Massimiliano uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that help people understand and change unhelpful patterns. One approach focuses on exploring attachment and early relational patterns to see how they influence current relationships and reactions; this can help with abandonment fears and communication problems. Another strand works on practical problem solving and emotional regulation to reduce impulsivity, manage depressive symptoms, and cope with life changes. Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide what feels most useful, adjusting methods as goals and needs become clearer. That means checking in regularly and changing emphasis if something isn’t helping. For practical matters, please confirm the session formats available before booking since specific formats were not detailed in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments around work and family commitments and reduce travel time. It can also allow shorter check-ins when a brief conversation will help, or offer options that do not require being on camera when bandwidth or comfort are concerns. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt sessions so the work fits everyday life and goals.Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What issues does he help with?
He works with relationship problems, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes, plus related concerns such as abandonment and attachment difficulties.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques in a practical, conversational way to help people make sense of patterns and try manageable changes.
How much experience does he have?
He has six years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and relational issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Italian.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to his availability.