Antonello Sirigu, HCPC

Antonello Sirigu is a London-based psychologist and psychotherapist who brings a cross-cultural perspective shaped by Italian training and professional practice in both Italy and the United Kingdom. He has three years of clinical experience working in Italian mental health services and more recently within NHS mental health services in the UK, and he is registered with the HCPC - the UK regulator for health and care professionals.

His practice focuses on supporting adults through a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, depression, career and performance difficulties, and coping with life changes. He has experience addressing family and relationship problems, attachment and abandonment issues, LGBTIQ-related matters, immigration challenges, workplace bullying (mobbing), and difficulties with motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. He also offers coaching and support for professional development, orientation and career planning, and learning and development needs.

Antonello combines evidence-based methods such as cognitive and behavioral techniques with psychodynamic perspectives and systemic thinking, and he has recently incorporated dialectical behavior therapy into his approach. He aims to tailor conversations and therapy plans to each person’s needs, meeting clients where they are and working collaboratively toward goals ranging from insight and personal growth to symptom relief and improved functioning. He approaches each therapeutic relationship with sensitivity to cultural and family context and seeks to offer respectful, compassionate support throughout the therapeutic journey.

Approaches for effective online therapy

Antonello draws on cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy alongside motivational interviewing to support clients in online sessions. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps people identify and shift thought and behavior patterns that contribute to stress, anxiety, and low mood, and is useful for practical problem solving and symptom relief. Dialectical behavior therapy offers skills for managing intense emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and increasing distress tolerance, which can help with regulation and relationship challenges. Motivational interviewing is a collaborative, goal-focused method that helps people explore ambivalence and strengthen motivation for change.

Finding the right approach is part of the work itself. Antonello collaborates with each client to tailor methods to their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time so therapy remains relevant and effective. This collaborative process helps ensure the chosen strategies feel like a good fit.

Online therapy with Antonello is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access regular support without travel, allowing therapy to fit into busy lives while preserving continuity of care with a licensed professional.