I'm a behavioural therapist focusing on evidence-based mental health support. This is about providing compassionate care designed to help individuals navigate challenges and achieve meaningful personal growth.

About Me

Things i can help with...

I provide support for: Low mood or lack of motivationAnxiety and excessive worry. Stress management. Social anxiety. Feeling a lack of control over your life. Loss, grief, or bereavement. Long-term effects of trauma, such as flashbacks, nightmares, or feeling overwhelmed by fear. Difficulty connecting with othersInterpersonal and relationship challenges. Persistent or intrusive thoughts. Feeling lost or lacking a sense of purpose. Avoidance of specific people, places, or situations. Managing chronic health issues. Low self-esteem and self-worth. Challenges in the present stemming from past trauma and hardships

Experience

With over two years of experience in third-wave and charity foundations, I have worked with diverse presentations—from anxiety and depression to complex PTSD and BPD—supporting individuals of all genders, sexualities, and ethnic backgrounds.

Training

Molecular genetics BSc
Intro to psychological methods and models
CBT MSc
Group Therapy.
FAP levels 1 and 2
ACT / CFT / Schema therapy training and workshops
Gottman Level 1 + 2

Results that matter

I believe good therapy isn’t about fixing people, it’s about helping them understand themselves with greater clarity, compassion and flexibility.

My work is grounded in behavioural science and informed by modern, evidence-based therapies, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), Schema Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). Rather than following a rigid protocol, I draw on these approaches to meet your individual needs, recognising that meaningful change rarely comes from a single model.

As a gay therapist, I’m particularly passionate about supporting LGBTQIA+ individuals and creating a therapeutic space where diversity is welcomed and affirmed. My master’s research explored LGBTQIA+ experiences of therapy and the importance of culturally responsive, affirmative care—an area that continues to shape my practice.

I also work from a trauma-informed perspective, recognising that many of the ways we think, feel and behave are understandable responses to difficult experiences rather than signs that something is “wrong” with us. Therapy offers the opportunity to make sense of these patterns, develop psychological flexibility, and move towards a life that feels more authentic and meaningful.

Above all, I believe therapy should feel collaborative, respectful and human. You are the expert on your life. My role is to bring psychological knowledge, curiosity and compassion to help you make sense of your experiences and support the changes that matter most to you.

Empathy meets action. Reach out at hello@mattsmiththerapy.com to find out more.