My name is Matthew and I am a BACP-registered psychotherapist working online and in-person at East London Therapy in Walthamstow.
You may be seeking therapy to improve your well-being, yet at the same time feeling conflicted about making a change. This inner conflict is understandable, as the aspects of ourselves which trouble us also serve as adaptations, helping us to navigate difficult life circumstances.
I provide a supportive, non-judgemental and confidential space where you can take time to reflect on your patterns of relating to yourself and others. The therapeutic process allows you to gain insight into how these patterns developed and explore, at a pace which suits you, avenues for meaningful change.
Therapy can help to address a specific problem or to cultivate greater self-awareness. Working collaboratively, we can explore and make sense of whatever it is that you are going through.
I have particular experience working with adults dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, abuse, addiction, self-confidence, relationship difficulties, spirituality and creative challenges.
How I Work
My approach to therapy is psychodynamic. This means I work in a way which seeks to explore how present feelings and behaviours are shaped by past relationships and experiences. A central idea is that self-knowledge reduces inner conflict, making way for a sense of acceptance and the potential for change.
Each session is open and non-directive – the invitation is to talk freely without censoring yourself. By paying careful attention to the thoughts, feelings and images which emerge during the course of treatment, new choices and states of mind can begin to open up.
Psychotherapy does not exclusively deal with problems and suffering. I see therapy as directed towards achieving a holistic well-being, going beyond symptom relief to foster personal growth, openness and self-expression.
Qualifications
I am a member of the BACP, having completed my MSc-level clinical training at the University of Exeter. I am in the process of completing further Clinical Doctoral training in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy, also at the University of Exeter. In addition, I hold an MSc in Psychology from Birkbeck College, University of London.
Contact
Seeking therapy can feel like a daunting step into the unknown. I treat the first two sessions as an extended consultation so that we can think together about your reasons for reaching out and how I can best support you.
Please reach out with any questions or to book a first session.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 07576602275
Rates
£65 per 50-minute session. I offer a limited number of spaces at concessionary rates.