
Andrew Matthews BSc MA COSRT MBACP MNCS(Accred)

About me
I am an experienced Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist based in Broadstairs assisting individuals, couples and family members. My work here follows a successful career in London helping people overcome difficult and challenging situations.
The approach I use is tailored to you and depends on the issue at hand. This style of working together is seen as an important factor for success.
Regardless of whether your concern is recent, long-standing or an isolated event, I can offer you a safe space where you can be yourself and express your genuine thoughts.
I work with a wide range of difficulties including struggles with anger, abuse, sadness, addiction/compulsions and depression.
I also help with:
- Anxiety - Resolving underlining causes that are preventing a healthier life.
- Self-Care - Understanding your needs to improve mood and self-worth.
- Relationships - Exploring behaviour and entanglement issues with partners, family or friends.
- Burnout - Managing boundaries to rejuvenate motivation and purpose.
- Identity and Sexuality - Celebrating who you are and improving your happiness.
Well-being and happiness are possible. It sometimes needs hope and the right professional support.
Training, qualifications & experience
Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (B.A.C.P.) who abides by the BACP Ethical Framework
Accredited Member of the National Counselling Society (NCS) who abides by the NCS Code of Ethics
General Member of the College of Sexual and Relationship Therapists (COSRT) who abides by the COSRT Code of Ethics and Practice.
Master’s Degree with Merit in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy, University of Roehampton, London
Degree with honours in Psychology, Birkbeck, London
Diploma with Merit in Applied Psychology, Birkbeck, London
Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Areas of counselling I deal with
- Abortion
- Abuse
- Addiction(s)
- Affairs and betrayals
- Anger management
- Anxiety
- Attachment disorder
- Bereavement
- Bullying
- Career counselling
- Depression
- Discrimination
- Dissociation
- Domestic violence
- Eating disorders
- Family issues
- Feeling sad
- Gender dysphoria
- Generalised anxiety disorder
- HIV/AIDS
- Hoarding
- Loneliness
- Low self-confidence
- Low self-esteem
- Miscarriage
- Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
- Panic attacks
- Passive aggressive behaviour
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Redundancy
- Relationship problems
- Self-harm
- Separation and divorce
- Sex problems
- Sexuality
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Trauma
- Work-related stress
Therapies offered
Fees
£50 per session for Individual therapy.
£75 per session for Couples' therapy.
Sessions can be booked online using my website.
Further information
Our work can be brief or long-term.
My private practice has on-street parking and is conveniently located near a railway station and bus stops.
I embrace and encourage diversity and support the LGBTIQ+ community.
I hold a current CRB/DBS certificate.
I am a registered AXA-PPP and Vitality-Health healthcare professional.
Maps & Directions
Type of session
Online counselling: | No |
Telephone counselling: | No |
Face to face counselling: | Yes |
Home visits: | No |
Practical details
Sign language: | No |
Other languages: | None |
Types of client
Adults |
Older adults |
Couples |
Organisations |
Employee Assistance Programme |