- Mindfulness counselling
- Client-Centred work
- DBT informed skills
About Dario
Dario De Gaetanis is a counsellor registered with NCPS and has 14 years of professional experience. He lists stress, anxiety and a broad range of related concerns including social anxiety and phobia among his focus areas. Sessions are offered in English and Italian and he accepts international clients.
Dario centres his work on mindfulness-based counselling grounded in meditation practice. He uses mindfulness to help people notice thoughts and feelings without getting swept up in them. This often leads to clearer coping choices and calmer reactions in stressful social situations.
He draws on several therapeutic approaches in practical ways. Client-Centred Therapy shapes how he listens and responds. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Internal Family Systems offer concrete skills and ways to understand different parts of experience. Psychodynamic ideas inform attention to past patterns that repeat in current relationships.
Dario also integrates body-based awareness and somatic practices. These help people who carry tension or anxiety in the body to access regulation beyond words alone. He describes mindfulness as a route to increased focus, reduced anger and anxiety, and better emotional regulation.
His background includes work in schools as an Emotional Literacy Support Assistant. That experience informs brief, practical tools for everyday life as well as longer conversational work. To start a first session, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule via the See online therapy options button.
How his approaches translate to online work
Dario regularly uses mindfulness-based counselling and draws on Client-Centred Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. Mindfulness-based counselling focuses on noticing thoughts and body sensations to reduce reactivity and improve focus. Client-Centred Therapy emphasises attentive listening and reflection to help a person feel heard and understood. DBT offers practical skills for managing strong emotions and handling difficult social interactions.Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist discusses goals and preferences, then suggests methods to try. People often combine mindfulness practice with DBT skills or parts work from Internal Family Systems to address both immediate coping and longer-standing patterns.
The biography does not specify exact session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove the need to travel. It also lets people practise mindfulness and grounding exercises in the moment and bring real-life social situations into discussion for immediate problem-solving.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
14+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Italian
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly address?
Dario lists stress, anxiety, anger, self-esteem and social anxiety and phobia among many other concerns he works with.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He practices mindfulness-based counselling and combines gentle listening with practical skills from DBT and Internal Family Systems.
How long has he been practising?
He has 14 years of professional work experience in counselling and related roles.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is registered with NCPS and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Italian, and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.