Antonello Sirigu

HCPC

United Kingdom

Practical, culturally aware counselling and coaching

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At a glance

Credentials

HCPC

Registration

HCPC, United Kingdom / PYL039674

Experience

3 years

Languages

English

Location

United Kingdom

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp.

1. • Stress and anxiety
   • Career and motivation
   • Adult clients only

   About Antonello

   Antonello Sirigu is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression and major life changes. He also supports people who want help with career questions and coaching-style goals. Antonello aims to create a respectful, warm space where a worried person can speak openly and start to make practical changes.

   He trained and practised in Italy before moving to the UK and has around three years of professional experience. His background includes work in mental health services, charities, universities and day treatment centres, so he is used to different kinds of clinical settings.

   Antonello uses a mix of approaches to suit each person. He draws on Motivational Interviewing, cognitive behavioural ideas and dialectical behaviour strategies alongside psychodynamic thinking and Internal Family Systems. Sessions focus on practical steps, clearer thinking and understanding how past relationships affect current feelings.

   People bring issues such as isolation, family of origin problems, attachment concerns, immigration stress, ageing and end-of-life worries, workplace bullying, and difficulties with motivation or commitment. He also works with people on communication problems, guilt and shame, and life-purpose questions.

   Antonello describes his work as collaborative. He will tailor conversations and plans to fit what someone wants to achieve. To begin, he asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to availability.

2. How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

   Antonello commonly uses Motivational Interviewing, which focuses on building a person's own reasons and readiness for change and is useful for boosting motivation and making practical shifts. He also draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, which helps people notice and change unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns to reduce anxiety and improve mood. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy techniques are used to teach skills for managing intense emotions and improving emotional regulation and interpersonal effectiveness.
   
   Choosing the right approach is a shared task. The therapist will discuss your goals and preferences and try options that fit how you prefer to work. That might mean a practical CBT focus for symptoms, motivational conversations to support change, or skills-based DBT elements to manage strong emotions. The plan can change as you progress.
   
   If you are considering online sessions, please confirm the session formats available before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. Many people find remote sessions help fit therapy into busy days, allow shorter check-ins between commitments, or avoid travel time. Discuss any practical needs during the matching questionnaire so sessions can be scheduled to suit everyday life.

4. Areas of expertise

   Primary focus

   Stress, Anxiety

   Also works with

   Career difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCoaching

   Additional focus areas

   AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Family of origin issuesFamily problemsGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationYoung adult issues

   Therapeutic approaches

   Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapyInternal Family Systems

   Experience

   3+ years

   Listed in

   United Kingdom

   Languages

   English

5. Frequently asked questions

   What kinds of problems does this counsellor address?

   He works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression and coping with life changes, as well as career and coaching concerns. Additional focus areas include attachment, isolation, immigration issues, ageing and end-of-life matters.

   How would you describe his therapeutic style?

   His style is collaborative and culturally aware, combining practical techniques with reflective discussion. Sessions aim to clarify goals, build motivation and address patterns rooted in relationships and history.

   What experience does he have?

   He has about three years of professional experience, with clinical work in Italian mental health services and more recent roles within UK settings such as NHS services, charities and universities.

   What credentials and location are listed?

   He is listed with HCPC and is based in the United Kingdom.

   In which languages can sessions be held?

   Sessions are offered in English.

   Can people outside the UK book sessions?

   International clients are not currently accepted.

   How are fees and payments handled?

   Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

   What are the first steps to begin?

   Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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