Counsellor profile
Dario De Gaetanis, NCPS
Counsellor - Mindfulness and emotional skills
See online counselling options- Mindfulness therapy
- Emotional regulation
- Body awareness
About Dario
Counsellor Dario De Gaetanis is a member of NCPS and has 14 years of experience. He works with people on stress, anxiety, anger, self-esteem, relationship and family concerns, grief, trauma, addictions, depression, ADHD and related issues. He offers sessions in English and Italian and accepts international clients from the United Kingdom base stated in his profile.
Dario centres his practice on mindfulness-based counselling. He draws on Mindfulness Therapy alongside Client-Centred Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and Psychodynamic ideas. He also uses Internal Family Systems concepts and body-based awareness to help people notice physical and emotional patterns.
Sessions often involve noticing present-moment experience and learning simple attention practices. He combines talking work with somatic exercises so people can access stored feelings in the body as well as their thoughts. The practical focus is on developing emotional regulation, clearer thinking and better coping with difficult feelings.
Dario also brings experience from working in schools as an Emotional Literacy Support Assistant. That background informs how he explains skills and guides people through small, usable steps for everyday life. He frames therapy as collaborative work where the client’s goals shape the pace and focus.
He works with a broad range of concerns including life changes, caregiving stress, workplace difficulty, eating and sleeping problems, intimacy and attachment issues. People who prefer some meditation or mindfulness practice in counselling may find his way of working familiar and directly applicable to daily routines.
How his approaches translate to online counselling
Mindfulness Therapy helps people notice thoughts, feelings and body sensations in the present moment. It often involves short attention practices and guided noticing to reduce reactivity and improve focus, which can help with anxiety, stress and depression.Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting. The aim is to create a conversational space where the person can speak freely and the counsellor mirrors back what they hear to clarify feelings and goals.
Dario treats finding the right approach as a collaborative task. He will discuss options and try practical techniques in early sessions, adjusting methods to match the client’s needs and preferences. This makes it easier to agree a pace and structure that suit everyday life.
The practical benefits of online counselling often include fitting sessions around work and family commitments and avoiding travel time. Confirm the current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online work can allow shorter check-ins, regular scheduled practice, or sessions that include guided mindfulness exercises without needing to travel.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Italian
Frequently asked questions
What issues does he focus on?
He works with stress, anxiety, anger, self-esteem, grief, trauma, addictions, relationship and family concerns, depression, ADHD and related matters.
What style of counselling does he use?
Mindfulness-based counselling is central, supported by Client-Centred Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Psychodynamic ideas and Internal Family Systems.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Dario has 14 years of professional experience in counselling and related roles.
Which professional registration does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with NCPS and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and Italian.
Can international clients work with him?
Yes, he accepts international clients as indicated in his profile.
How are fees and payment organised?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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