Alessio Tonato, BACP

Alessio Tonato is a psychotherapeutic counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). He has seven years' experience offering talk therapy to help people through personal and professional difficulties. He provides sessions in English, French and Italian to suit different speakers.

Alessio uses a holistic, dialogic approach that encourages people to explore how they live and relate. Sessions focus on building awareness of thoughts, feelings and bodily signals. This helps people recognise patterns that keep them stuck and try out new ways of responding.

He draws on attachment-based ideas to look at long-standing relationship habits. Mindfulness practices are used to steady attention and reduce reactivity. Somatic methods bring attention to bodily experience to help process trauma and strong emotions.

In practical terms Alessio helps people talk through stress, anxiety, low mood, relationship and intimacy concerns, and issues around self-esteem. He also supports those dealing with family problems, career changes, anger, and the effects of abuse or past trauma.

Sessions are aimed at producing clearer choices rather than quick fixes. Alessio works with each person to spot unhelpful patterns and develop concrete alternatives that fit their life goals. The tone in sessions is collaborative and exploratory.

People looking to start are guided through a matching process and scheduling. Alessio explains options and helps set goals so therapy can be tailored to what the client wants to achieve.

How Alessio’s approaches work online

Alessio uses attachment-based therapy to look at relationship patterns that affect current life and intimacy. This approach helps identify habitual ways of relating and offers alternatives for forming healthier connections.

He also uses mindfulness therapy to build present-moment awareness and reduce emotional reactivity. Short mindfulness exercises during sessions can help with anxiety, rumination and stress management.

Somatic therapy is used to bring attention to bodily sensations linked to strong emotions or traumatic memories. Simple body-focused practices can support emotional regulation and help people notice how feelings show up in the body.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Alessio collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their goals and preferences. He adjusts techniques over time as needs change so therapy remains practical and relevant.

Online therapy brings practical benefits. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, while phone sessions suit those with limited bandwidth or who prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for brief check-ins, written reflection and flexible scheduling. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family or travel commitments.