About me
For people who's past traumatic experiences effect their relationships. Be present, more authentically you and have healthier boundaries with other people.
My name is Matthew Heatley-Swaine and I am an accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT) and supervisor based in Whitstable, East Kent. I am able to work with you remotely (video call) so you can refer yourself despite where you live.
I have many years of experience helping people to live a more fulfilled life and become less limited by their past trauma, anxiety, worry and stress. I specialize in treating people who have experienced traumatic past experiences that cause anxiety and difficulty in relationships. I offer assessment and treatment (video call and face to face sessions) for a wide range of mental health problems to people over the age of 16. You are able to contact me despite your location.
If you are feeling low in mood, depressed, anxious, stressed or overwhelmed, I can support you in reducing your distress and work towards making meaningful changes in your life. I predominately use CBT but with a blend of several other therapy models.
CBT is a talking therapy which can help you change unhelpful patterns of thinking and behaving. By understanding what maintains your difficulties, we will aim to address unhelpful cycles, leaving you feeling less distressed and more confident in managing in your own time once therapy ends.
As everyone is entirely individual, therapy will be tailored to your needs, pace and circumstances. If you are struggling with your mental health and would like a safe, warm and compassionate place to explore and improve your difficulties, I am here to help.
Training, qualifications & experience
I hold the following qualifications and am fully accredited with the BABCP, meaning that I have completed extensive training to the required standards. I maintain my accreditation by attending regular CPD (Continued Professional Development) and my own clinical supervision.
Psychology BSc – Canterbury Christ Church University
Post Graduate Diploma in High Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy – Canterbury Christ Church University
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
The BABCP is the lead organisation for Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in the UK. Membership is open to anyone with an interest in the practice, theory or development of CBT. BABCP also provides accreditation for CBT therapists. BABCP accredited members adhere to the Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics in the Practice of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies, and are willing to be scrutinised in this adherence as required.
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
Therapies offered
Fees
£85.00 - £95.00
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
I am registered with a variety of health insurers and CBT is often covered depending on your policy. If you would like to fund your therapy through insurance, please discuss this with your provider.
Further information
I predominantly offer remote therapy which is found to be just as effective as face to face but if you require talking to me in person, please do get in touch to find out more about location and pricing.
