Alessio Tonato

Alessio Tonato is a BACP counsellor who offers talk therapy to help people with personal and professional growth. He uses a straightforward, conversational style to help clients understand what is happening in their lives. Sessions are available in English, French and Italian. Alessio describes his work as holistic. He aims to raise a client's self-awareness and to create space for honest dialogue. That often means looking at repeated patterns and how they show up in relationships or at work. In sessions he helps people name the thoughts, feelings and behaviours that cause trouble. Together they explore alternative responses that better match current goals. This can involve trying new ways of relating, communicating or making decisions. He draws on approaches that link body and mind, and on practices that bring attention to the present moment. These methods are used to help with anxiety, low mood, intimacy difficulties and past trauma. Alessio also supports people dealing with work stress, life changes and problems like codependency or attachment issues. Practical steps are part of the process. Clients and Alessio set priorities, track small changes and test what works between sessions. The aim is to build more confidence and flexible ways of coping, not quick fixes. If someone wants to start, the usual route is to complete a short matching questionnaire and then arrange sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Approaches that link body, mind and relationships

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns. It helps people understand trust, intimacy and how they react when they feel rejected or abandoned.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention skills to reduce reactivity and reduce anxiety. It can be useful for people who get overwhelmed by worry or strong feelings.

Somatic Therapy pays attention to bodily sensations and how emotions show up in the body. This can help when past trauma or stress is held as tension, agitation or shutdown.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about their needs, goals and preferences and choose methods together. That collaborative process helps decide whether more relational, mindful or body-centred work is best.

If you prefer to meet online, please confirm the current session options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into busy days, reduce travel time and make scheduling easier. Online work can also allow shorter check-ins, or easier access when someone needs support between appointments. Ask about formats and practical arrangements when you start the matching process.