My name is Matthew and I am a qualified psychotherapist and counsellor working at East London Therapy in Walthamstow. I am in the process of completing further doctoral training and research in psychoanalytic psychotherapy at the University of Exeter.
How I Work
I provide a supportive, non-judgemental and confidential space where you can reflect on your patterns of relating to yourself and others. Together, we can explore your emotions, thoughts, and behaviours which feel stuck or repetitive. The therapeutic process allows you to gain insight into how these patterns developed, consider whether they are still serving you and explore avenues for meaningful change. Each session is open and non-directed, I just ask that you try not to censor yourself.
Why Therapy?
You may be seeking therapy to address a specific problem or to cultivate greater self-awareness. I have experience working with adults dealing with a range of issues: depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, anger, bereavement, self-confidence, relationship difficulties, sexual and gender identity, suicidal ideation, obsessive compulsion, spiritual emergence and creative challenges.
Psychotherapy does not exclusively deal with problems and suffering. I see psychotherapy as directed towards achieving holistic well-being, going beyond symptom relief to foster personal growth, openness and self-expression.
My Approach
The approach I take is psychodynamic, centring on how past experiences continue to affect us until their unconscious influence is brought into awareness. I am particularly engaged by relational psychoanalysis, a modality which emphasizes the significance of relationships in shaping our experiences and identities. I also draw upon Jungian analytical psychology, incorporating Jung’s ideas about dreams, archetypes and the process of individuation. This integrative approach facilitates a deep exploration of the self and the relational dynamics that influence our lives.
Contact
To contact me with any questions or to arrange an initial 15-minute phone call:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 07576602275
Rates
£65 per 50-minute session. I offer a limited number of spaces at concessionary rates.