Counsellor profile
Dario De Gaetanis, NCPS
Based in United Kingdom ยท 14 years of experience
Mindfulness-based counsellor focusing on emotion regulation
Continue with DarioAt a glance
- Registrations
- NCPS, United Kingdom (REG-A1194-2014); NCPS, United Kingdom (NCS16-03219)
- Qualifications
- NCPS
- Experience
- 14 years
- Languages
- English, Italian
- Based in
- United Kingdom
Details come from information Dario supplied to BetterHelp.
- Mindfulness counselling
- DBT informed techniques
- Client-centred work
About Dario
NCPS. 14 years' experience. Dario De Gaetanis works in the United Kingdom and offers counselling in English and Italian. He describes his practice as mindfulness-based counselling that draws on a range of Western therapeutic approaches and Buddhist meditation practice.
Dario places mindfulness at the centre of his work and uses it to help people notice thoughts, feelings and bodily sensations without immediate reactivity. He combines client-centred methods with techniques from psychodynamic approaches, Internal Family Systems and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy to address problems such as anxiety, depression, stress and anger. He also names somatic and body-based awareness practices as part of his toolkit.
In sessions he aims to help people regulate strong emotions and build practical coping skills. He lists common concerns he works with including relationships, family problems, grief, addictions, eating and sleeping difficulties, ADHD and workplace stress. He also notes additional focus areas such as attachment issues, autism and caregiving stress.
Dario says mindfulness practice can reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression, improve concentration and strengthen self-awareness. He describes how meditation practice and body awareness can make talking therapy more effective by helping people access deeper ways of self-regulation.
The biography states he has a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Psychology and holds NCPS as a credential. He also reports experience working as an Emotional Literacy Support Assistant in a primary school, which informs his understanding of emotional development.
For people considering counselling with him, the process begins by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session via the See online counselling options button. The site subscription used for sessions can be cancelled at any time.
How his approaches inform online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and responding to the client's experience, helping people feel understood and able to talk through issues such as low self-esteem, relationship difficulties and life changes. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, or DBT, offers practical skills for managing intense emotions and reducing unhelpful reactions, which can help with anger, anxiety and stress. Mindfulness Therapy teaches attention to the present moment and body sensations, useful for anxiety, depression and improving concentration.Working out which approach fits best is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss goals and preferences with the client and use that discussion to shape which methods are used. This is a collaborative process aimed at matching techniques to the client's needs rather than offering a fixed package.
If you are considering online counselling, confirm the available session formats before booking as the biography does not list specific options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into daily life by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins around work or study, and offering sessions in a language you prefer such as English or Italian. Registered or accredited professionals often adapt exercises like mindfulness and DBT skills for remote sessions so they can be practised between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
14+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Italian
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does he work on?
He works with stress, anxiety, anger, depression and related issues such as grief, addictions, relationship and family problems, eating and sleeping difficulties, ADHD and workplace concerns.
What is his counselling style?
His style is mindfulness-based and client-centred, integrating psychodynamic ideas, Internal Family Systems and DBT techniques to help with emotion regulation and coping skills.
How much experience does he have?
He has 14 years of professional experience working in counselling and related roles.
What credentials and location are listed?
The biography lists NCPS and states he works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages can sessions be held in?
Sessions are offered in English and Italian.
Can international clients work with him?
Yes, the biography indicates he accepts international clients.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start counselling with him?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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