Antonello Sirigu, HCPC

Antonello Sirigu welcomes people seeking help with stress, anxiety, career concerns, depression and life changes. He introduces himself plainly and aims to create a steady space to talk through current problems and practical next steps.

He practises as a counsellor and psychotherapist and is registered with HCPC. He has three years of professional experience across mental health services in Italy and more recently in the United Kingdom. His background includes supporting adults with workplace difficulties, motivation and confidence, and challenges linked to immigration and life transitions.

Antonello uses a mix of talking approaches to suit each person. He draws on cognitive behavioural techniques to tackle unhelpful thinking and behaviour, and psychodynamic ideas to look at deeper patterns that shape feelings. He also uses elements of motivational interviewing to help clients find their own reasons for change.

People come to him for a range of concerns beyond the headline issues. His additional focus areas include attachment and abandonment worries, family of origin problems, communication difficulties, isolation and questions about life purpose. He also has experience with ageing and end-of-life conversations and with supporting people on the autism spectrum.

Sessions aim to be respectful and culturally aware. Antonello adapts his tone and pace so conversations match what each person needs. He emphasises collaboration and helps set practical goals alongside emotional work.

If someone wants to start, he asks them to share where they are now and what they'd like to change. From there he works with them to build a plan that fits their life and aims.

How therapeutic approaches work online

Antonello often uses cognitive behavioural therapy and dialectical behaviour therapy in online work. Cognitive behavioural therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing patterns of behaviour to reduce anxiety and low mood. Dialectical behaviour therapy teaches practical skills for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance and strengthening interpersonal communication.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will discuss your goals and preferences and together you will decide which methods to try. This collaborative way helps make sessions feel useful from the start and allows adjustments as needs change.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different situations. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit into a short break at work. Live chat and text messaging support people who prefer written exchanges or want check-ins between appointments. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit around daily life.