About me
Hi, my name’s Matt. I’m an integrative psychotherapist and student mentor. I have a private practice in Nottinghamshire where I see clients on both short- and open-ended terms. I hold a BSc (Hons) in Counselling and Psychotherapy, awarded by the University of Staffordshire and completed through the Sherwood Psychotherapy Training Institute.
Choosing a therapist and beginning therapy can feel daunting. Some people come with a specific issue they want to focus on, while others have a more general sense that something isn’t quite right and want to explore deeper themes, patterns, or questions about who they are and why they feel the way they do. Many clients find that working with both the immediate concern and the wider context helps them make better sense of their lives.
My style of counselling is integrative, which means I don’t follow one single approach. Instead, I draw on a range of psychological and relational theories to find the most helpful way of working for you. I aim to meet you where you are and, together, understand your experience as fully as possible. From this shared understanding, therapy can support change, growth, and a clearer way forward, both in the present and over time.
I have experience working with a wide range of issues, including family dynamics, safeguarding and abuse, neurodiversity, trauma, torture, disability, self-harm, eating disorders, depression, domestic violence, relationship difficulties, and bereavement.
I am a BACP-registered psychotherapist. Daytime and evening appointments are available, in person or online, and my practice is accessible by public transport.
Training, qualifications & experience
- BSc (Hons) in Counselling and Psychotherapy - University of Staffordshire through the Sherwood Psychotherapy Training Institute.
- Diploma in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) Therapy – IPHM (International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine) training delivered through New Beginnings Training Academy, course accredited by the GHSC (General Hypnotherapy Standards Council).
Member organisations
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
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Fees
£45.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Sessions are 50 minutes in duration
EMDR requires a double-length session to support effective processing. Fees reflect the extended appointment time.
I believe therapy should be accessible to everyone, regardless of financial circumstances. If my fees seem too high, please get in touch.
Further information
Striving Lotus Psychotherapy draws inspiration from the powerful symbolism of the lotus flower, which rises through muddy waters to bloom in the light. This journey mirrors the therapeutic process, emerging from confusion, pain, and trauma toward clarity, growth, and self-acceptance. Rooted in the belief that each person has an innate capacity for healing. Striving Lotus Psychotherapy provides a compassionate and grounded space for transformation to unfold. Even in life’s most challenging conditions.
Located at Ransom Wood Business Park, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire (NG21 0HJ), Striving Lotus Psychotherapy offers a calm, private setting for face-to-face therapy sessions within easy reach of many surrounding towns and villages.
The practice is conveniently positioned close to the A614 and A60, making it accessible for clients travelling from across Nottinghamshire, North Derbyshire, and parts of South Yorkshire.
Areas Within Approximately 30 Minutes of Ransom Wood Business Park:
Belper (DE56) via the A38/A615
Blidworth (NG21) lies within a short driving distance.
Bolsover (S44) is approximately 30 minutes away via the A617.
Chesterfield (S40 - S44) is accessible within approximately 30 minutes, .
Clipstone (NG21) is located close to Ransom Wood Business Park, offering excellent accessibility.
Derby (DE1–DE24) is approximately 40 minutes away via the A38 and A617.
Edwinstowe (NG21) is a short drive from the practice.
Hucknall (NG15) can reach the practice comfortably via local road connections.
Kirkby-in-Ashfield (NG17) is within comfortable driving distance.
Linby (NG15) is within convenient driving distance.
Mansfield (NG18 / NG19 / NG20 / NG21) is only a short drive away
Mansfield Woodhouse (NG19) offers convenient travel times.
Newark-on-Trent (NG24) offers convenient access via the A617 and A46.
Nottingham (NG1–NG16) Northern areas of Nottingham and surrounding suburbs can easily access the practice within around 30 minutes.
Ollerton & New Ollerton (NG22) is accessible within approximately 20 minutes.
Papplewick (NG15) is reachable via the A60 and nearby road links.
Rainworth (NG21) is one of the closest neighbouring areas to the practice.
Ravenshead (NG15) offers direct access to the practice via the A60.
Retford (DN22) can be reached via the A620 and A1.
Shirebrook (NG20) is nearby and easily accessible.
Southwell (NG25) is reachable within around 30 minutes.
Sutton-in-Ashfield (NG17) is easily accessible via the A38 and local road links.
Warsop (NG20) provides quick access to the practice.
Worksop (S80 / S81) offers direct access via the A60.
A Calm and Accessible Therapy Space
Located within the peaceful surroundings of Ransom Wood Business Park, the practice offers a quiet, discreet setting with woodland views, ample parking, and on-site café facilities. The natural environment can provide a sense of calm, offering space to slow down, reflect, and step away from the demands of everyday life. Walk-and-talk sessions may also be available for those who feel more comfortable engaging therapeutically while outdoors.
