Dario De Gaetanis, NCPS
Mindfulness-based counsellor and therapist
- Mindfulness and somatic methods
- Works in English and Italian
- Accepting international clients
About Dario De Gaetanis
Dario De Gaetanis is a licensed counsellor in the United Kingdom and Italy, holding a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Psychology and the NCPS credential, a professional counselling qualification. With 14 years of clinical experience, he specialises in mindfulness-based counselling and supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma, addiction, and a wide range of life transitions.
Dario integrates his role as an Emotional Literacy Support Assistant in a primary school with a long personal and professional practice of Buddhist Dharma and Vipassana meditation, which inform the mindful orientation of his work. His approach blends Western psychotherapeutic methods, including Client-Centered Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Dialectical Behavior Therapy and psychodynamic ideas, with insights from transpersonal and Buddhist psychology to foster greater mental balance and self-understanding.
He uses body-based awareness and somatic techniques alongside talking therapies so individuals can access deeper layers of emotion and regulation. This combined focus aims to help people recognise and transform habitual patterns, develop emotional regulation skills, and build inner resources for coping with life challenges.
Dario frames therapy as a supportive, exploratory process in which thoughts, feelings and sensations are welcomed and examined. He works collaboratively to help people reconnect with their strengths, cultivate self-compassion, and take practical steps toward improved wellbeing.
Dario integrates his role as an Emotional Literacy Support Assistant in a primary school with a long personal and professional practice of Buddhist Dharma and Vipassana meditation, which inform the mindful orientation of his work. His approach blends Western psychotherapeutic methods, including Client-Centered Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Dialectical Behavior Therapy and psychodynamic ideas, with insights from transpersonal and Buddhist psychology to foster greater mental balance and self-understanding.
He uses body-based awareness and somatic techniques alongside talking therapies so individuals can access deeper layers of emotion and regulation. This combined focus aims to help people recognise and transform habitual patterns, develop emotional regulation skills, and build inner resources for coping with life challenges.
Dario frames therapy as a supportive, exploratory process in which thoughts, feelings and sensations are welcomed and examined. He works collaboratively to help people reconnect with their strengths, cultivate self-compassion, and take practical steps toward improved wellbeing.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesCareer difficultiesDepressionCoachingADHD
Additional Focus Areas
Attachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressFamily problemsGuilt and shameImmigration issuesIntellectual disabilityLife purposeMidlife crisisSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Dario De Gaetanis have?
Dario De Gaetanis has 14 years of professional experience.
Is Dario De Gaetanis a registered therapist?
Yes. He holds the NCPS credential, a professional counselling qualification.
In which languages does Dario De Gaetanis provide therapy?
Therapy is provided in English and Italian.
Where is Dario De Gaetanis located?
He is based in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Dario De Gaetanis as my therapist?
You can work with Dario De Gaetanis through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Dario De Gaetanis work with international clients?
Yes, Dario De Gaetanis works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Dario De Gaetanis cost?
Costs can vary depending on your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current pricing and details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Mindfulness and Integrative Approaches for Online Care
Mindfulness Therapy is central to Dario's work and focuses on cultivating present-moment awareness through attention to breath, body sensations and thought patterns. This approach can help with stress, anxiety, emotional regulation and developing greater self-acceptance.Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, non-directive stance in which the therapist creates an accepting environment and follows the client’s lead, supporting work on self-esteem, life transitions and relationship concerns.
Internal Family Systems helps people relate to inner parts or sub-personalities, allowing exploration of internal conflicts, trauma-related responses and patterns that contribute to addiction or self-criticism.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Dario reviews a person’s needs, goals and preferences and works with them to identify or adapt methods that fit their situation, adjusting as therapy progresses.
Online sessions offer practical flexibility - video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging allow therapy to fit around work, family and geographic constraints. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, attend sessions from home or while travelling, and access registered professionals when in-person visits are difficult.