- Mindfulness practice
- Client-centred care
- English and Italian
About Dario
Dario De Gaetanis is a counsellor who uses a client-centred style alongside mindfulness-based work. He draws on 14 years of professional experience to help people manage anxiety, depression, stress and life changes. He works in English and Italian and is based in the United Kingdom.
He places mindfulness at the heart of his practice, blending western counselling ideas with meditation and body-based awareness. Sessions often include simple breathing and body-awareness practices alongside talking. This makes sessions practical and paced to each person's needs.
His background includes a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Psychology and registration with NCPS. He has worked in school settings as an Emotional Literacy Support Assistant and brings that hands-on experience to his clinical work. Over the years he has developed ways to help people with grief, trauma, addictions and workplace stress.
Dario also uses elements from psychodynamic thinking, Internal Family Systems and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy where they fit the person's goals. He emphasises helping people notice patterns, accept difficult feelings and find inner resources rather than prescribing quick fixes.
Sessions aim to create space for honest expression and to reconnect people with their bodies and emotions. The work is collaborative - he supports people in building coping skills, improving relationships and discovering clearer life direction.
How online sessions use client-centred and mindfulness approaches
Client-centred work focuses on creating a respectful, non-judgemental space where the person leads the conversation and the counsellor listens deeply. This helps people feel heard, clarify their thoughts and find their own solutions.Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and body-awareness skills to reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation; it can help with anxiety, depression, stress and compulsive behaviours. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) offers clear skills for managing intense emotions and improving distress tolerance in day-to-day life.
Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. The counsellor will discuss goals, preferences and what feels useful, then combine client-centred listening with mindfulness exercises and skills work as appropriate. This happens together, and plans are adjusted as therapy progresses.
Session arrangements are not specified in the biography, so check available formats before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around family, school or work commitments, reduce travel, and offer shorter check-ins when life is busy. It also allows practice of mindfulness and grounding exercises in the places where daily challenges occur.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Italian
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues can be addressed in sessions?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression and anger, as well as relationship and family concerns, grief, trauma, addictions and work issues.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
The approach is client-centred with a strong mindfulness emphasis, combining listening with practical breath and body-awareness exercises.
What experience does he bring to his practice?
He has 14 years of professional experience and has worked as an Emotional Literacy Support Assistant in a primary school.
What credentials and location are listed for this counsellor?
He holds a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Psychology and is registered with NCPS; his practice is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Italian, and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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