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Alessio Tonato, BACP

Empathic counsellor for stress and relationships

7 years in practice · based in United Kingdom · sessions in English, French, Italian · online sessions

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About Alessio

Alessio Tonato is a psychotherapeutic counsellor with seven years' experience in the United Kingdom. He offers talk therapy in English, French and Italian and focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy concerns, low self-esteem and depression. Alessio aims to make sessions straightforward and practical so people can use what they learn in everyday life.

He uses a holistic approach that raises awareness of personal patterns. Sessions are conversational and exploratory, so clients can look at how they react in relationships and at work.

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Background and approach

Alessio helps people spot behaviours and thoughts that get in the way and tries out new ways of acting that better match their goals. Alessio draws on attachment-based work to understand how early bonds affect current connections. He also uses mindfulness to slow down distressing thoughts and somatic methods to notice how the body holds tension or emotion.

These methods are woven into the therapy rather than presented as separate steps. Clients can expect a calm, honest space to talk through difficult moments and to plan practical changes. Alessio pays attention to feelings such as shame, guilt, emptiness and anger and looks at how these affect relationships and choices.

He supports people dealing with trauma, abuse, breakup and career transitions. Sessions can focus on communication problems, codependency, commitment worries, control issues or impulsivity. Alessio helps clients build clearer options and steadier ways of coping so they can move forward with greater confidence.

How attachment, mindfulness and the body come online

Alessio uses attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships shape current patterns. This helps people see why they react a certain way in close relationships and gives a frame for trying different responses.

He also uses mindfulness techniques to bring attention to the present moment. Simple breathing and awareness practices are used to reduce reactivity and make it easier to think clearly when anxiety or strong emotions arise.

Somatic work helps clients notice physical tension and bodily cues tied to emotion. Paying attention to posture, breath and bodily sensations can reveal where stress is stored and offer new ways to shift it.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Alessio will talk with each client about their needs, goals and preferences and adapt methods accordingly. The choice of techniques evolves from what works best in session and in daily life.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for people with busy schedules or limited travel options. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions work well when video is difficult and live chat or messaging suits shorter check-ins or people who prefer typing. These formats make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and other commitments while keeping the process steady and continuous.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does Alessio specialise in?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy-related issues, self-esteem and depression. He also supports people facing trauma and abuse, anger, career changes and coping with life transitions.
What is Alessio's approach in sessions?
His style is conversational and exploratory with a holistic focus. He raises awareness of patterns and combines attachment, mindfulness and somatic ideas to help change unhelpful behaviours.
How much experience does he have?
Alessio has seven years' experience as a psychotherapeutic counsellor. He has worked with a range of concerns across personal and professional life.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is BACP registered and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, French and Italian.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be held by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging depending on the chosen format.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with Alessio?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
7 years
Licensed
Languages
English, French, Italian

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