Matthew Daniel:
Therapeutic Counsellor (MBACP)
Therapy creates a unique space in our lives. Often it’s where we find we can be most open and honest, where we learn important things about ourselves and where we’re able to see more clearly what we want and need. And it’s a place where positive changes in our lives begin to happen.
Change is at the heart of therapy. We may want to change our habits and patterns, our relationship dynamics, even the trajectory of our life entirely. Or it might be an internal change we seek, transforming the way we feel about ourselves and the past, how we experience daily situations, and how we think about our future.
My role is to help create that unique space with you. I’m a qualified integrative therapeutic counsellor, which means a range of therapeutic tools and ideas are available to us.
I have experience working with anxiety, depression, stress, low self-esteem, loss and relationship issues. I’ve worked for a number of years with individuals struggling with addiction, negative patterns of thinking and complex trauma.
Sometimes people come to therapy just feeling a bit lost or dissatisfied. In all cases, therapy can be a transformative place where the change we need can begin to occur.
Working together:
Everyone’s different, so I begin therapy by getting to know you more deeply, understanding what’s brought you to therapy, and what you wish to focus on, and then we can agree upon how we can best work together. Integrative therapy allows for a flexible approach to suit your needs, for example:
- You may be looking for plenty of space to talk and reflect about things in an entirely supportive, confidential and non-judgemental environment, where you can process difficult past experiences and day-to-day situations.
- You may wish to investigate aspects of your life such as patterns and habits, or delve into areas of tension which you don’t fully understand, gaining insight into who you are, how you’ve been shaped, and what you really need.
- You may want an emphasis on practical solutions to issues you’ve identified in your life, with tools and techniques from therapies such as CBT, ACT or mindfulness-based approaches to help you move forward.
The reality is that often these activities overlap and interact, and each might be more important at different times in our therapy. It’s always a collaborative process so we’ll frequently review what we’re doing, how you feel about it and where we should go next.
Therapy is different for everyone, but there are fundamental features you can expect. I’ll listen with care and empathy to anything you share, we’ll explore deeply the situations and relationships that you feel are important, and what you need and want can find expression.
Where to begin:
It’s vital in therapy that you feel you trust your therapist and can develop a good working relationship. A good way to get a sense of this is through a consultation session. I offer free consultations, lasting approximately 20 minutes, by phone or video call.
- If you feel comfortable you can explain why you’re seeking therapy and what you’re looking for.
- You can hear about my approach and ask questions.
- We can have an initial discussion about how we might work together.
If you then decide to proceed with therapy our sessions would be weekly, on the same day and time (which we would agree together), and would cost £65 per session. Sessions can be either in person or online.
If you’d like to have a free consultation please contact me with your availability.
***If you require more information and guidance about therapy, please use the contact form at the bottom of this page.***
