ABOUT MATTHEW: ANXIETY & TRAUMA THERAPIST IN FITZROVIA, LONDON
A relational approach to therapy
How we relate to others, to ourselves, to our history, and to life itself is often at the heart of our suffering.
It can also be where something begins to shift.
I became a therapist because I believe that being truly heard by another person is one of the most powerful experiences we can have. Much of the suffering people carry, whether it's anxiety, trauma, addiction, or a quiet sense of disconnection, is shaped by relationships. And in my experience, it's through relationship that real healing becomes possible.
I trained as an Integrative Psychotherapist and my work is underpinned by relational and developmental theories, and I believe we are innately wired for connection. From the very beginning of life, our relationships shape how we come to understand ourselves, others, and the world around us. When life, history, or trauma makes connection feel unsafe, we often adapt by hiding parts of ourselves or finding ways to protect against being hurt again. Those protections can make sense, but over time they can also leave us feeling cut off from the very thing we are biologically built for - meaningful relationship, safety, and belonging. In therapy, I’m interested in helping people understand those patterns with compassion, and in creating a space where they can begin to feel more seen, more understood, and more able to connect with themselves and others.
I draw on a range of techniques and approaches depending on what feels most helpful for you, such as psychodynamic, person-centred, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), attachment-based, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), and Internal Family Systems (IFS). Some clients want to understand the roots of their patterns. Others need practical tools to manage what's happening right now. Most need both, and we work that out together.
I have a particular interest in developmental trauma, anxiety and addiction and work extensively with LGBTQIA+ clients. I know that finding a therapist you feel genuinely comfortable with can be daunting, especially if you're navigating questions of identity, or if previous experiences of therapy haven't felt like the right fit.
My pronouns are he/him, and I aim to create a space where you can show up exactly as you are.
My practice is conveniently located in Fitzrovia, Central London, a short walk from Oxford Circus, Goodge Street, Great Portland Street, Bond Street and and Tottenham Court Road. I also work with clients online.
What I can help with
AREAS OF SUPPORT
People come to therapy for many different reasons, but often beneath the surface there is a wish to feel more understood, more grounded, and more able to navigate life differently. These are some of the areas I commonly support clients with.