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Antonello Sirigu, HCPC

Short-term focused and culturally aware counsellor

3 years in practice · based in United Kingdom · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Antonello

Antonello Sirigu is a counsellor who helps people manage anxiety, stress and life changes. He works with adults on issues such as depression, career concerns and coping with transitions. He aims to create a respectful, warm space where conversations feel practical and direct.

He trained and practised in Italy before moving to the United Kingdom and has around 3 years of professional experience. His registration is with the Health and Care Professions Council, HCPC.

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Background and approach

He has worked in NHS mental health services and with charities and university settings. In sessions he focuses on what is happening now and what can be done to make daily life easier. That may include skills from cognitive behavioural approaches to reduce unhelpful thoughts and patterns.

He also uses techniques that help with emotion regulation and motivation when someone feels overwhelmed. Antonello pays attention to cultural background and family history when understanding problems. He sees how relationships, upbringing and life events shape thinking and behaviour, and he uses that understanding to guide conversations.

He aims to tailor plans to each person's goals, whether they want relief from symptoms or deeper personal insight. He offers flexible formats such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text messaging. Getting started involves a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first appointment through the service.

How therapeutic approaches work online

CBT, or cognitive behavioural therapy, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing patterns that make anxiety or low mood worse. It often uses short exercises and practical strategies to reduce worry and improve daily functioning.

DBT, dialectical behaviour therapy, emphasises emotion regulation and coping skills. It teaches concrete techniques for managing intense feelings and improving communication, which can help when stress or strong emotions get in the way of daily life.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss your goals and preferences and then choose or combine methods in collaboration with you. That means techniques can shift over time if something isn’t helping or if priorities change.

Online therapy via video, phone, live chat or text-based messaging makes it easier to fit sessions around work, study or family life. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions suit lower bandwidth or hands-free check-ins, and chat or messaging can be useful for brief check-ins or when writing thoughts feels easier. These options aim to make regular contact simpler while keeping the focus on the therapeutic work.
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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does Antonello help with?
He works with adults on anxiety, stress, depression and career worries, plus life transitions and related issues such as isolation and family of origin concerns.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style is a mix of practical skills and exploration. He combines cognitive and behavioural techniques with deeper psychodynamic ideas to suit each person.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has about 3 years of professional experience working in Italian mental health services and more recently within NHS mental health services in the UK.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council, HCPC, and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are provided to clients in the United Kingdom.
What formats are available for online sessions?
Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are costs and the first steps handled?
Fees vary by location and therapist availability and use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability.

What this therapist works with

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Experience
3 years
Licensed
Languages
English

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