Matthew Gorner

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BACP, MA, PGDip | Low Self-esteem & Dysthymia Support
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location_on London N16 & W1G
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About me

If you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unmotivated due to issues like low self-confidence, imposter syndrome, or self-sabotage, you're not alone. These problems can manifest in behaviours such as workaholism and burnout or conversely procrastination and under-achievement. These states are sometimes called dysthymia, chronic discontent or covert depression.

I’m familiar with these issues and with helping clients work through and overcome them. My approach is client-centred and holistic blending of psychological approaches (Psychodynamic, Existential, transpersonal and Internal Family Systems). This combination addresses the whole person at each level so problems can be resolved, leading to healing and transformation.

While theories can provide useful maps, effective therapy is also about the client-counsellor relationship. I provide a safe and non-judgemental space, which is so vital in unpacking what happened to you in the past and how it could still be holding you back from fulfilling your potential in the present.

Issues I commonly help with:

  • low self-esteem and/or confidence
  • feelings of having something wrong with you
  • low level depression, sometimes called dysthymia
  • feeling stuck, discontent, worthless, lost
  • procrastination

In my experience, people often find it fruitful to work creatively, this can include dream work, mindfulness meditation, visualisation exercises, drawing or journaling, and we could use one or more of these ways of working if they resonate with you. Therapy provides a container for you to explore yourself which can lead to discovering your goals, values, purpose and what gives your life meaning.

I'm committed to helping you become your authentic self, realising your potential and finding purpose. If you're ready to embark on this transformative journey, let's connect and see how we can work together.

Training, qualifications & experience

I hold a Masters Degree in Psychosynthesis Psychology and a diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling from the Institute of Psychosynthesis in London, which is accredited by Middlesex University. 

I adhere to the code of ethics and principles for approved professional practice and receive regular clinical supervision for my client work and I am professionally insured to practice.

LGBTQ+ affirming.

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

Other areas of counselling I deal with

Procrastination, lack of motivation, emptiness, loneliness, lack of meaning

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Fees

£75.00 per session

Concessions offered for

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Additional information

Sessions last for 50 minutes at a cost of £75.

I operate a sliding scale and have a limited number of low-cost counselling spaces for those on a low wage.

When I work

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Available weekdays and some weekday evenings.

Further information

If you feel ready to take the next step in finding the help you need, feel free to email, text or call me to arrange an initial session. We can then talk together about what you would like to get out of your counselling sessions and discuss how to move forward on your journey of healing and self-development.

Text or call me on: 07769 734980

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Book an initial session - https://calendly.com/matthewgorner/initialsession

London, Greater London, N16

London, Greater London, W1G

Type of session

In person
Online

Types of client

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

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Matthew Gorner
Matthew Gorner