- Mindfulness focus
- Practical coping skills
- English and Italian
About Dario
Dario De Gaetanis draws on mindfulness-based counselling at the heart of his work. He blends mindfulness practice with conversational therapy to help people manage stress, anxiety, anger and low self-esteem. His style is calm and practical and aims to help clients notice patterns and develop everyday coping skills. Dario uses English and Italian in sessions and brings 14 years of professional experience to his practice.
He trained in psychology and holds NCPS credentials. His approach mixes Client-Centred Therapy with elements of Internal Family Systems and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, and he also draws on psychodynamic ideas. Dario often includes body-based awareness and somatic practices to help people access feelings that are hard to reach through talk alone.
Parents and those dealing with family and parenting pressures may find his focus relevant. He also works with issues such as grief, addictions, workplace stress, ADHD and compassion fatigue. Sessions aim to uncover inner resources and improve emotional regulation, rather than quick fixes.
Dario has experience in school settings as an Emotional Literacy Support Assistant, so he is used to practical tools that can transfer into daily life. He describes mindfulness as a practice rooted in both modern therapy and Buddhist meditative traditions, used to reduce reactivity and increase presence.
People who choose his counselling can expect a collaborative process. He listens for what matters most, then helps set small, achievable steps. Progress is measured in improved coping, clearer thinking and greater self-awareness.
How mindfulness and skills-based therapy work online
Dario often combines Client-Centred Therapy with Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and helping people find their own solutions through supportive conversation. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy teaches practical skills for managing strong emotions and improving relationships. Mindfulness Therapy uses attention and body awareness practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss your needs, goals and preferences and then suggest which combination of approaches might suit you. This is a collaborative process and can change as progress is made.
The practical benefits of online therapy can include easier scheduling and fitting sessions around work or family life, less time spent travelling, and the ability to continue sessions while based in a different country. The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt mindfulness exercises, emotion-regulation skills and somatic practices to an online setting so you can practise tools between sessions.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Italian
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
Dario works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addictions, grief, sleep and eating issues, and parenting and family-related pressures.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses mindfulness-based counselling alongside Client-Centred techniques and elements of Internal Family Systems and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy to build practical skills and self-awareness.
How much experience does he have?
He has 14 years of professional experience working in counselling and related roles.
Where is he based and what credentials does he hold?
He practises in the United Kingdom and lists NCPS among his credentials.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Italian.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He accepts international clients, so people based outside the UK can enquire about working together.
How is payment handled and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to try sessions?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.