- Years in practice
- 3
- Registration
- BACP
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- Self esteem
About Matthew
Matthew Costello is a person-centred counsellor with a British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) registration. He offers a calm, non-judgemental way of working that helps people talk through difficult moments and find their own solutions. Matthew focuses on practical concerns that often leave parents and individuals feeling overwhelmed.
He helps people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and depression. He also supports those facing addiction, grief, relationship strain and issues around intimacy and body image.
Background and approach
His approach places the client's experience at the centre of sessions. Conversations are steady and paced to suit each person. Matthew aims to help people recognise strengths, try new ways of coping and build realistic steps forward.
With three years of practice, he has worked with people experiencing a range of mental health tensions and neurodiversity challenges. That experience informs how he keeps sessions clear, direct and flexible to different needs. Matthew offers remote sessions from the United Kingdom.
He speaks English and uses video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging so people can choose what fits their life. To begin, someone completes a short matching questionnaire and schedules a session according to availability.
What Matthew works with
Everything Matthew lists, in their own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Matthew helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Body image
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Fatherhood issues
- Hoarding
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Person-centred care and practical online support
Person-centred counselling focuses on the individual’s experience. The therapist listens with empathy, reflects what is said and helps the person clarify their priorities. This approach is helpful for people feeling stuck, overwhelmed or unsure how to move forward.Evidence-based therapeutic techniques such as structured coping skills and practical problem-solving are often used alongside person-centred work. These techniques teach simple tools for managing anxiety, improving sleep and reducing impulsive behaviours. They tend to be task-focused and helpful when someone wants clear steps to try between sessions.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Matthew will work together with the client to identify goals, try different ways of working and adjust the plan as needs change. The emphasis is on what helps the individual most, not on any single method.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Video lets people have face-to-face conversation without travel, phone can be useful when bandwidth is limited, live chat and messaging suit brief check-ins or times when typing feels easier. These options give flexibility so therapy can fit around work, childcare and daily life.
Questions people ask about Matthew
What kinds of concerns does Matthew help with?
He works with issues such as stress, anxiety, addictions, parenting worries, low self-esteem and depression, plus relationship strain, grief and body image concerns.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He follows a person-centred way of working, creating calm, empathic conversations that help people find their own solutions and try new coping steps.
How much experience does he have?
Matthew has three years of professional experience working with people who face a range of mental health tensions and neurodiversity challenges.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats does he offer online?
Sessions can be held via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to therapist availability.
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