Matt is in our clinical team and is a qualified Counsellor.
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Matt is a caring, empathetic and down to earth person who is passionate about helping other people in a variety of ways. Whether it is mental health, physical health or over-all wellbeing, Matt guides his clients in finding the strategies that take them in the direction they truly want to go whilst handling the challenges that life can bring. With previous lived experience with alcohol, drug abuse, anxiety and depression, Matt has utilised many health and wellness strategies to achieve the success he has to date and to in turn help others.

For couples therapy, Matt specialises in The Gottman Method which was developed by Dr John Gottman and Dr. Julie Schwartz Gottman with over 30 years of research with over 3000 couples. It is an evidence-based form of couples therapy that strives to assist couples in achieving a deeper sense of understanding, awareness, empathy, and connectedness within their relationships that ultimately leads to heightened intimacy and interpersonal growth. By combining therapeutic interventions with couples' exercises, this type of therapy helps couples identify and address the natural defences that hinder effective communication and bonding.

Matt loves helping others to discover their purpose and meaning in life in line with who they authentically are as he believes this is fundamental to living a fulfilling life. He enjoys spending time in nature, discovering quirky cafes with delicious coffee, spending time with family and friends, listening to music and audiobooks and thrives when focusing on health and wellness activities such as gym, yoga, hiking, meditation, mindfulness and breathwork. 

Matt's area of expertise and experience includes, but is not limited to:
  • Mental health
  • Substance Abuse and other addictions
  • Anxiety 
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
  • OCD
  • Social Phobia
  • Panic Disorder and Panic Attacks
  • Anger Management
  • Relationship Difficulties
  • Couples Therapy (including utilising the Gottman method)
  • ​Family Therapy
  • Depression
  • Stress
  • Self-love
  • Helping people to find meaning and purpose according to their values
  • Holistic health, fitness and wellness methods such as breathwork, meditation, yoga and fitness related activities
  • Nutrition coaching and counselling
  • Expressive therapies (art, singing, dancing, cooking etc)
  • Life transitions
  • Men's health 
  • Family and Domestic Violence
Please note that Matt has also completed specific training in recognising and responding to domestic and family violence

​Matt has also completed training in EMDR and IFS.
 

Client Testimonial - "Matt is a fantastic man and role model and has helped guide me over the last 6 months. I am truly grateful for all of his help and support."

Matt currently supports clients of all ages (over 7 only for NDIS funded clients)

To book appointments with Matt you can contact our office or book an appointment through our online booking system by clicking the "Book Appointment Now" button below.​