About Matthew
Matthew Costello is a person-centred counsellor who offers a calm, listening approach for people facing difficult times. He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - BACP - and brings three years of practice to his work. Matthew aims to make it easier to talk about worries and to find practical steps forward.
He creates a warm, non-judgemental space where people can look at what matters to them.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on what's happening now and what a person wants to change. Matthew helps people build on their own strengths and make decisions that fit their life. Matthew has worked with a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions and grief.
He also supports people with relationship issues, parenting worries, and questions about identity, including LGBT matters. His experience includes supporting people who describe trauma, mood challenges such as bipolar, and neurodiversity-related difficulties. Practical, day-to-day coping strategies are part of his work, alongside listening and reflection.
He pays attention to issues like sleep, eating, impulse control and career stress. People can expect straightforward conversations and tools to try between sessions. Matthew views therapy as a collaborative process.
He helps clients set clear, manageable goals and reviews progress together. To begin, people are encouraged to use the site process to match with him and book according to his availability.
What Matthew works with
Everything Matthew lists, in their own terms. LGBT is the reason Matthew is listed here; the rest shows what else Matthew works 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
How person-centred work and practical techniques translate online
Matthew follows a person-centred way of working which focuses on listening and helping people name what matters to them. This approach centres the client's experience and supports clearer decision-making, which can help with issues like anxiety, depression and relationship dilemmas.He also uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to offer practical strategies for day-to-day problems. For example, simple behavioural approaches can help with sleep and routine, while skills for managing strong emotions can reduce impulsivity and panic symptoms. These techniques aim to provide concrete steps to try between sessions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work, and Matthew treats this as a collaborative process. He will discuss goals, preferences and what has or hasn't helped before, then agree a plan to try together. If an approach needs adjusting, he reviews it with the client and adapts accordingly.
Session formats are not specified in his biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, for example by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during a work break, or avoiding the need to be on camera for a session. Many people find remote sessions useful for keeping continuity of care when routines change.
Questions people ask about Matthew
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with many concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, relationship and parenting issues, plus LGBT-related questions.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His approach is person-centred, offering empathetic listening and practical steps to help people explore their choices and build coping skills.
What experience does he bring?
He has three years of professional experience supporting people with a broad range of mental health and neurodiversity-related challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with him?
He is not currently working with international clients.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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