About me
Hello, I'm Matt – thank you for visiting my profile.
I'm a Chartered and Registered Consultant Clinical Psychologist with over 25 years’ experience in the NHS, charity sector, education and independent practice. I work with adults of all ages who are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, chronic pain, stress, grief, low self-esteem, family and relationship difficulties, and major life transitions. We all experience psychological difficulties at some point in our life – it's part of what makes us human. However, we don't have to be overwhelmed by them.
Whatever you're struggling with, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) can help you move forward with meaning and purpose.
ACT is an NHS recommended, evidence-based form of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). It works by teaching you a set of practical skills to help you respond more effectively to difficult thoughts and feelings, reconnect with your values, and take meaningful steps in life.
Although ACT is my main approach, I draw on a range of other evidence-based approaches to tailor therapy to your individual needs and goals. We’ll work together to build a shared understanding of what’s keeping you stuck and develop a plan that moves you towards the life you want to live.
If you’d like to learn how to respond more effectively to difficult thoughts and feelings, reduce the struggle, and build a more meaningful life – I’d be very happy to hear from you.
I accept self-referrals as well as referrals from GPs and other professionals working in health, education and social care.
I am also registered with the following health insurance providers: Aviva, BUPA, Vitality and WPA.
I am fully insured to practice as an independent psychologist and have an Enhanced DBS certificate.
Appointments can be arranged face to face at premises in Newcastle under Lyme or online via Zoom.
Training, qualifications & experience
I completed my psychology degree at Staffordshire University in 1998, was awarded my PhD by Keele University in 2002 and received my Clinical Psychology Doctorate from Birmingham University in 2004.
I am a Chartered Psychologist, a full member of the British Psychological Society Division of Clinical Psychology and am registered as a Clinical Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council. I am also a member of the Association for Contextual Behavioural Science.
I am committed to life-long learning and regularly attend further training to continue to develop my skills.
Having worked in the NHS, charity sector, education and independent practice, I have a wealth of experience and a proven track record of developing, delivering and managing highly effective services for children, young people and adults with a wide range of psychological difficulties.
I am a qualified teacher in Higher Education and an Accredited Tutor with The Association for Psychological Therapies with experience of teaching and training students at undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral level. I regularly supervise Trainee Clinical Psychologists and provide clinical supervision to registered Clinical Psychologists, Nurses and other professions.
I have presented my work at conferences, published research articles in peer reviewed journals and co-authored the book 'Ask a Parenting Expert' which was published internationally by Dorling Kindersley.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
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They keep a register of health professionals who meet their standards, and they take action if registered health professionals fall below those standards. They were created by a piece of legislation called the Health Professions Order 2001.
Registration means that a health professional meets national standards for their professional training, performance and conduct.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
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Fees
£130.00 per session
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
Telephone consultation (30 mins) - FREE
Initial assessment (1.5 hours) - £175
Session rate (1 hour) - £130
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Further information
I offer face to face appointments at premises in Stone or online via Zoom.
