About Antonello
Antonello Sirigu is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people manage anxiety, stress and life changes. He works with adults on issues such as depression, career concerns and finding purpose. He also provides coaching-style support for motivation and decision-making.
He trained and practised in Italy before moving to work in UK mental health services. His background includes work in hospitals, charities, universities and day treatment centres. He has three years of professional experience and is registered with the HCPC, which is noted as his credential.
Background and approach
In session he keeps the conversation direct and respectful. He adapts the pace and focus to each person, whether the aim is insight, symptom relief or practical steps. He pays attention to cultural background and how family and early relationships shape current problems.
Antonello draws on a mix of approaches including cognitive behavioural ideas, psychodynamic thinking and motivational interviewing. He also uses dialectical behaviour therapy skills and internal family systems concepts when they suit the client. This means sessions can include thinking about thoughts and behaviours, exploring patterns from the past, and practising new coping skills.
People who turn to him often want help with specific worries such as abandonment, attachment issues, immigration-related stress or workplace bullying. He aims to create a steady working partnership and offers practical tools alongside reflective discussion.
How his approaches work online
Antonello commonly uses cognitive behavioural ideas and dialectical behaviour skills when working online. Cognitive behavioural approaches look at the link between thoughts, feelings and actions and help people try new behaviours to reduce anxiety or low mood. Dialectical behaviour therapy focuses on practical skills such as emotional regulation, distress tolerance and clearer communication, which can be practised between sessions.He also uses motivational interviewing to help people clarify goals and find their own reasons to change. That method is conversational and collaborative, so the therapist and client decide together which approach feels most useful. Finding a good fit is part of the work rather than a one-off choice, and Antonello adapts methods as goals evolve.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs. Video calls let you use visual cues and longer discussions. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit into a short break. Live chat and messaging are helpful for brief check-ins, paced reflection or when typed words feel easier. These options make therapy more flexible for people juggling work, travel or busy family life.
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What this therapist works with
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Also listed
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Coping with life changes
- Dependent personality
- Depression
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Immigration issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Young adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 3 years
- Licensed
- Languages
- English
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