Name: Matthew Dix
Telephone: +447471319548
Price range: £60.00 per session

About me

Matt Dix Self-esteem and Confidence Counsellor

Available for counselling including face to face, online and telephone

Do you feel like you are holding yourself back, putting yourself down and not living the life you really want?

Would you appreciate discovering how to be your “real self” without putting on an act and learning to like and respect yourself?

My name is Matt and I am a professional and qualified counsellor, here to listen and providing you with a supportive, confidential and safe environment to talk.

I work with people who have identified that they have feelings of low self-esteem or low confidence and want to make changes so that they can live their lives in the fullest way possible. This can include supporting clients with anxiety and depression and I also work with LGBTQ+ issues.

How counselling can help

By providing a safe, confidential space to talk open and honestly, counselling can help you understand yourself and the setbacks you have faced.

Counselling can also provide a way for you to see your thoughts from a different perspective and time to safely confront and process feelings.

My experience is that the best counselling helps you to find your own solutions without judgment, leading to greater self-acceptance and hope for a better future.

Maybe you have exhausted yourself by always putting other people first, or you feel shy and uneasy when interacting with people, or feel you don’t stand up for yourself at work or at home. Perhaps you feel pressured to live up to the expectations of others, whether that be family, friends or society in general.

I can help you identify what you need, express who you are and to take control and tackle your difficulties on your own terms.

What to expect in your first session with me

I work with clients online, on the telephone and face to face. I have a warm, calm and caring approach, focusing on what is important to you and working with you to explore the next steps rather than "telling you" what to do.

In our first session, I will ask about what you want from counselling and how I can help. You may find it useful to think about or write down your reasons for seeking help in advance of this session, although there is no pressure for you to do this.

You can ask any questions you may have about counselling and how I work. We will talk about confidentiality and session timings so that you are clear about what to expect from me.

The next step...

Thank you for reading through my profile and I hope you have found the information I’ve shared is a useful starting point.

If you would like to find out more about how I could help you and what counselling could bring to your situation, then I am happy to discuss this with you.

I understand that making this first step can be daunting, uncomfortable or scary, so please be assured I am mindful of this and will not put you under any pressure.

Please contact me for an informal, no-obligation chat on the phone, where you can ask any questions you may have and we can discuss how we might work together.

Training, qualifications & experience

Qualifications/Training

BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) Registered
Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (CPCAB)
Certificate in Writing for Therapeutic Purposes (Metanoia Institute)
Advanced Certificate in Clinical Supervision Including Online and Telephone Working
Level 5 Certificate in Coaching and Mentoring (ILM)
NLP Master Practitioner and Coach
Mental Health First Aid Practitioner
ASIST trained (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training)
Mindfulness Practitioner (Mindfulness Now / Central England College)

Experience

Qualified Counsellor and a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), with experience of working in the charitable sector as a counsellor, as well as running my own private practice.
Qualified Supervisor for Counselling and Coaching
Qualified Coach with over 10 years of experience in coaching individuals in confidence building, leadership and management, career progression and personal development. I am a coach with the Coaching Academy at the University of Birmingham.
I have over 20 years’ experience as a trainer and training manager delivering development solutions and qualifications in counselling, leadership, presenting and public speaking, team building, assertiveness and mindfulness.
I run mindfulness courses and groups at the University of Birmingham and also deliver courses in building personal resilience and well-being.
I have an MA in creative writing and also a creative writing diploma, with a particular interest in writing therapeutically and narrative therapy.