Matthew Bennett

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Registered Member MBACP, Humanistic Counsellor

About me

Maybe you’re asking yourself questions like, What do I want from life? Why do I feel stuck? Why do I keep repeating the same patterns? You might be dealing with anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship issues, or have a sense that something isn’t quite right, even if you can’t quite explain why. Whatever brings you here, you are welcome.

Therapy with me is a space for honest exploration. It’s a chance to understand yourself more deeply, find clarity, and reconnect with who you truly are. I believe that therapy is a deeply personal and collaborative process. We’ll work together to explore what’s going on for you, develop insight into recurring patterns or difficulties, and support your growth toward a more authentic version of yourself. The relationship we build in therapy can be a powerful foundation for healing.

My approach is relational, meaning I see our connection as central to the work. I won’t offer quick fixes or advice. Instead, I’ll walk alongside you as we explore your inner world, your relationships, and your sense of self. This might mean sitting with uncertainty or working with painful emotions, but it can also open up space for clarity, confidence, and choice.

Clients often come to me because they want more than symptom relief, they want to understand themselves better, feel more aligned with who they truly are, and live with more clarity and confidence. We might explore things like:

Anxiety, stress and overthinking
Low self-esteem and confidence
Depression and low mood
Trauma and difficult past experiences
Relationship difficulties
Grief and loss
Identity, self-worth, and personal growth
Feeling lost, stuck or disconnected
Boundary issues
Big life transitions (career, family, values, adulthood)
 

I offer a free initial session, so we can talk about what you're looking for and see whether working together feels right. You don’t need to have it all figured out to start, just a willingness to show up as you are.

I offer in-person sessions in Waterloo (SE1) and online sessions wherever you are based. 

If you have any questions, please get in touch.

Training, qualifications & experience

I have a Clinical Diploma in Humanistic Counselling from the Metanoia Institute. 

I have experience working within community mental health charities. In these settings I have worked with Asylum Seekers and Refugees and with NHS patients. 

I have received further training in the areas of ADHD, bereavement, trauma and anti-oppressive care. 

I've worked with clients seeking support for a range of different things, including; anxiety, depression, grief, relational difficulties, anger, trauma, low self-esteem, sexuality and gender. 

Member organisations

BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

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

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
Accredited Register Scheme

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British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

Areas of counselling I deal with

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Fees

£65.00 per session
Free initial in-person session

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When I work

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Frazier Street, London, Greater London, SE1

Type of session

In person
Online

Types of client

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)

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Matthew Bennett
Matthew Bennett