Dario De Gaetanis , NCPS

Dario De Gaetanis holds a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Psychology and the NCPS credential, a professional counselling qualification, and is a licensed counsellor in both the United Kingdom and Italy. With 14 years of clinical practice, he specializes in mindfulness-based counselling and supports people facing stress, anxiety, anger, trauma, relationship difficulties, addiction, grief, and a wide range of other life challenges. He also brings experience working in schools as an Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA) in a primary school, helping children develop emotional awareness and coping skills.

Dario places mindfulness at the center of his work, informed by long-term practice of Buddhist Dharma and Vipassana meditation. His therapeutic style is integrative - drawing on humanistic and psychodynamic perspectives as well as contemporary methods such as Client-Centered Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Gestalt therapy, and psychosynthesis. He combines conversational approaches with somatic and body-based awareness practices so that clients can engage both mind and body in the process of regulation and healing.

Clients are invited to explore feelings and patterns in a non-judgmental space where emotions and thoughts are welcomed and examined. The work aims to strengthen emotional regulation, improve focus and self-awareness, reduce symptoms commonly associated with anxiety, depression and anger, and build practical coping skills. Dario supports each person in discovering inner resources and cultivating a clearer, more compassionate relationship with themselves as part of long-term well-being and personal growth.

Mindfulness and Skills-Based Therapy Delivered Online

Dario integrates Mindfulness Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) into his online practice. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and gentle observation of thoughts and feelings, which can help with anxiety, stress, and emotional reactivity. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a warm, non-directive relationship in which the client’s own experiences guide the work, supporting self-exploration, self-acceptance, and personal growth. DBT offers practical skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, useful for intense emotions and relationship challenges.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Dario works collaboratively with each person to find the best fit based on their needs, goals, and preferences. He combines techniques where appropriate and adapts pacing and focus so the work feels manageable and relevant to everyday life.

Online therapy with Dario can take place by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from different locations, and integrate therapeutic practice into a busy life while working with licensed professionals and therapists who tailor the work to each client.