Dario De Gaetanis
Mindful counselling that builds practical skills
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About Dario
Dario De Gaetanis offers counselling rooted in mindfulness and a person-centred way of working. He blends attention to the present moment with practical listening. Dario speaks English and Italian and brings 14 years of experience to his practice in the United Kingdom.
He trained in psychology with a Bachelor of Science (Honours) and holds the NCPS credential. He draws on mindfulness practices from Buddhist Dharma and Vipassana meditation alongside Western therapeutic methods.
Background and approach
Sessions often combine talking with body-based awareness exercises to help people notice how feelings show up in the body. In practice he uses Client-Centred Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and psychodynamic ideas to help people make sense of their experience. That mix is used to support emotional regulation, manage anxiety and work through grief, addiction and relationship problems.
The focus is on simple tools people can use outside sessions. Dario also has experience working in a primary school as an Emotional Literacy Support Assistant. This background informs a gentle, educational style that aims to build skills step by step.
He often helps people reconnect with inner resources and develop more self-acceptance. If someone is unsure what will help, he encourages a collaborative start. Clients complete a short matching questionnaire to begin, then schedule according to availability.
The subscription model for sessions can be cancelled at any time.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 14
- Registered with
- NCPS
- Registration number
- REG-A1194-2014, NCS16-03219
- Languages
- English, Italian
- Approaches include
- Client-Centered Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy
- How sessions happen
- Online, by video, phone or messages
Details are as listed on Dario's public professional profile. You can check any number with the professional body.
What Dario works with
Everything Dario lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coaching
- ADHD
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Family problems
- Guilt and shame
- Immigration issues
- Intellectual disability
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Approaches Dario lists
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How Dario works online
He also uses elements of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy to teach practical skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance. DBT techniques can be useful for managing intense emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness and building routines that support daily functioning.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences with each person and suggest techniques that fit their needs. This is a collaborative process that may blend mindfulness, skills training and exploratory talk therapy over time.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, as they are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during a workday, or letting someone choose whether to use video or phone based on bandwidth or comfort. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt practices like mindfulness and DBT techniques to these settings to help clients build useful day-to-day skills.
Questions and answers
What concerns does he help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes. Other focuses include addiction, trauma, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style centres on mindfulness and person-centred listening combined with body-based awareness work. He also uses techniques from DBT, psychodynamic approaches and Internal Family Systems where helpful.
How much experience does he have?
He has 14 years of professional experience working in counselling and related roles. That experience includes school-based emotional literacy support work.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds the NCPS credential and practises in the United Kingdom. His training includes a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Psychology.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Italian. International clients are accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. The site matching process will clarify how sessions are held.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. Specific pricing is provided during the booking process.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability. The platform guides you through these steps.
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