115 hires on Bark
8 years in business
5 min response time on Bark
Self-employed
I provide effective, compassionate, and individually-tailored counselling, psychotherapy and life coaching for people looking for positive change in their lives. I work with people who want to overcome or work through a specific issue or problem, as well as people who want to make more broad changes.
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115 hires on Bark
8 years in business
5 min response time on Bark
Self-employed
I provide effective, compassionate, and individually-tailored counselling, psychotherapy and life coaching for people looking for positive change in their lives. I work with people who want to overcome or work through a specific issue or problem, as well as people who want to make more broad changes.
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Counselling
A 1 hour session in person, or online using Google meet or on the phone.
Counselling, Psychotherapy or Life Coaching
A 1 hour session in person, or online using Google meet, or on the phone.
Psychotherapy
A one hour session at my office in the city, or online using Google meet, or on the phone.
11 customer reviews
Andrew Chan
Matthew is the first counsellor I have seen, and I could not think of having chosen a better Counsellor. He has seen me over the years through my individual needs, and personal journey in a difficult period of separation, divorce and rediscovering myself in the process. Matthew brings a great ideal of perspective and knowledge, and is as easy to talk to as catching up with an old mate at every session. 5 stars! More...
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Joey D'Elboux
Therapist
I started seeing Matt about 3 years ago. Since then, my mental health has improved significantly. He has had such a positive impact on me and consequently, those around me. Through him I have learned how to reshaped my mental habits, learned how not be ruled by emotions but rule with them, communicate what is going on in my mind, become more optimistic, and more I probably am not conscious of and have time to list... I am also able to share these tools with others that have experienced and are experiencing similar issues I have. I now trust myself to get through and work through the curve balls that life throws. Matt is kind, knowledgeable, an active listener, sympathetic, and honest. He is not one to blow smoke and I appreciate that. In short, he's an absolute weapon. More...
Vitalii
When I first met Matthew I was at the bottom of the bottom, nothing had any meaning, every day slowly rolled into another meaningless day. With the help of Matthew, I was able to overcome an autopilot mode, get back on my feet, start functioning and enjoying life again. Cannot recommend his services more. More...
Dylan
Therapist
I cannot recommend starting a course with Matthew enough. After finishing our course together, I truly consider him to be a friend of mine and someone I will rave about for a long time.
Matthew beautifully toes the line between utter professional and long-time friend. You feel heard and empathised with in the same way you do when talking to your best friend, only to expertly guided by his years of professional and personal experience.
It was this hospitality and warmth that made me feel comfortable from the start. I never once felt judged for anything that I said, but instead met with constructive, thought provoking questions that allowed me to view my situation differently. These sessions enabled to build myself up and out of the hole that I was in before starting our sessions, leaving me with long lasting benefits that I have carried with me since.
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Teagan Kindleysides
Therapist
One of the best therapists I’ve seen to date. Very compassionate and easy to talk to(:
Marco Altieri
Counselling
It was very easy to open up to Matthew, conversations are free flowing and he s very accommodating and also seems very accomplished in his fields!
Tamara
This was my first time seeing a counsellor and I was very nervous but Mathew did a great job in my opinion. He shared some tips and tricks that I loved and still use whenever I get the chance. He also gave me some amazing advice which really helped me change my perspective about a few things in my life and I am really grateful that I got a chance to have Mathew as my counsellor. :) More...
James
Therapist
Matthew hill is a great guy, an absolute great guy who goes out of his way to help you doesn’t matter what the situation is, he will talk to you like a brother and you will feel like your talking to a brother figure who truely cares and me personally he has help me get through a lot of hard times and I would recommend him to anyone seeking someone to talk to.
Srishti
Counselling
Matthew has been immensely helpful in my journey. He has been encouraging, friendly and always points in the right direction. I always feel more positive after our talk. More...
Jessica
Counselling
Matthew made me feel very comfortable to express my thoughts and feelings without judgement. Matthew was great at finding the humorous side to our discussions, bringing both light and shade to my circumstance. This helped me take away great perspective and tools for the future. More...
Thomas
Psychotherapy
I have depression, anxiety, adhd and complex ptsd with a tonne of compulsion issues. Finding a therapist that is able to understand you while at the same time allows you to voice your concerns without the apprehension that they are preying on your bank account is rare.
Strictly speaking from my own experience I would describe Matthew's method as a consciencious and wholistic one. He offers support from the perspective of a professional psychologist as well as a mentor. He employs both rational as well as emperical strategies which engage the patient each session. Matthew's approach to interprating your problems are intricate and well thought out. He does not hesitate to bring your unnerving concerns to the forefront of the discussion which most individuals would be reluctant to confront.
Mental health is a difficult topic to talk to with any person regardless of their career. It is something that I chose to ignore for quite a long period of time as I didn't know any better. The sessions I've had over the past 9 weeks have provided me with the newly rendered courage to reach my goals.
Like most individuals starting therapy I was skeptical, unsure as to weather or not I made the right recision. These doubts were met with Matthew's relentless desire to help. I cannot reccomend him enough. Thank you Matthew
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What do you love most about your job?
Helping people that are often quite distressed when I first meet them regain a sense of control and purpose in their lives, seeing them become comfortable in their own skin and genuinely living their best life.
Why should our clients choose you?
Because I’m good. Not good in a flashy loud “look at me” way, but in a chilled, usually modest, compassionate and empowering way that facilitates people being the star in their story. Really. Really. Good.
Can you provide your services online or remotely? If so, please add details.
Yes. I provide online video-call appointments and phone appointments during and after usual business hours. After-hours appointments can be a great option for people who would like to speak with a Counsellor, Psychotherapist or Life Coach but their work or home commitments mean they can't attend appointments during usual business hours.
What changes have you made to keep your customers safe from Covid-19?
The online and remote video calls and phone calls have become increasingly popular and at times a necessity during the Covid-19 situation and has ensured people can still reach out and access Counselling, Psychotherapy or Life Coaching and stay safe and protect their loved ones too.