Matthew Lambert
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About me
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My name is Matt Lambert and I am an experienced integrative counsellor and psychotherapist based in Horsham with 25 years experience of working with adults, children and families.
As a therapist I support adults, adolescents and children across Surrey, West Sussex and the UK helping people understand their thoughts and behaviour, improve their relationship with themselves whilst assisting them to reconnect with their lives.
I work with a wide range of presenting need including trauma, anxiety, depression, loss and grief, neurodivergence (Autism, ADHD) and addiction as well as teen specific issues around confidence, direction, social anxiety, relationships, exam stress and gender related issues.
I provide an open and supportive environment which offers you the chance to talk openly about your life experiences whilst also giving you a moment to explore your feelings in a safe and nurturing way.
Whatever situation you currently find yourself in and whatever challenges you are faced with counselling and psychotherapy provides you with the opportunity to start over. Please contact me to arrange to an initial session so that we can start the healing journey together.
I believe that finding a therapist you can trust is the cornerstone of counselling being a ‘successful’ experience and it’s important that you feel safe and that you can trust the person sitting opposite you. Without trust there is unlikely to be a relationship.
I am mindful and accepting of the fact that finding the right counsellor is a process and we are not all suited to one another so therefore I ask that you attend an initial assessment session to ensure we are a good ‘fit’ and that you feel able to work alongside me.
After our initial meeting and providing you feel comfortable we can then look ahead to scheduling in a future session.
I look forward to hearing from you.
How I work
As an Integrative therapist I incorporate CBT, Humanistic and Psychodynamic theory as well as mindfulness techniques within my practice. I view people as being the best person to guide them in their lives in terms of making their own decisions and knowing what is best for them and I work alongside you to help you make sense of your reasons for accessing therapy. I am not there to give advice or to make decisions for you and counselling is a process that unfolds over time and I place great focus and emphasis on healing holistically which is a process that is unique to the individual.
My aim is to talk about you and to assist you on your healing journey in whatever form that takes. Our sessions will provide you with a safe place to heal, somewhere that you can rely on to provide you with the necessary support to help you make sense of your world, a calm space that is yours away from the chaos of life.
Where am I based?
I work out of a private office in Horsham town centre which is easily accessible by bus and train and there is an abundance of parking at Denne Road, Piries or Swan Walk car parks all of which are within a 5 minute walk away. Horsham is conveniently located in West Sussex and is close to East Grinstead, Crawley, Haywards Heath and Dorking which are all within a 30 minute radius.
.....A little bit more about me and the work that I do
Mindfulness and healing
By accessing nature or moving our bodies we can open doors to then talk about what's bothering us, this can be self perpetuating as opening up can breed confidence and instil a positive sense of self worth which in turns assists us in opening up some more. This process is about starting to listen to that voice within that has been telling you to lose weight or leave your job or to start a hobby, the voice that is telling you that you could live a happier more meaningful life. Being with oneself, feeling your feelings is an essential part of processing your experience and moving forward in life.
As well as the traditional theory I also incorporate mindfulness techniques into my work and this can present as mindfulness techniques, breathing or mindful walking/activity. Mindfulness can help free us from chronic unhappiness and also assist us in enjoying life for what it is without fear, anxiety or worry of the past or future. Therapy within four walls is not for everyone as expression is not always something we can provide on tap and therefore movement and creativity can help us to open up when we can't find the appropriate words. I incorporate integrative psychotherapy and mindfulness techniques in a safe and confidential environment in which to explore difficulties such as addiction, bereavement, relationships, loss, fearfulness, depression and anxiety or worry about life choices.
Young adults and teenagers.
Depression, self harm, anxiety and isolation are all on the rise for young adults and teenagers. As a society never have we all been so detached and under the illusion that we are more connected than ever before. Being a teenager can be difficult, school pressures, parent pressures, social media pressures which can all negatively impact mental health and anxiety levels. Teenagers often feel misunderstood by the people around them and Therapists can play an important part in providing a safe person to talk to about their problems or worries.
Gaming has become an integral part of a teenagers life and now with online gaming this has created a great deal of isolation as although people interact via headset there is often a lack of physical engagement. Gaming can be a positive part of a child's life but I am also aware it can cause tiredness, depression, anger, isolation and difficulty focussing or concentrating at school when done to excess. Gaming is hard for parents to police and often parents can take the stance of leaving their child to game for hours and hours because they know that if they try to stop it it will inevitably cause hostility. So what do you do?
To discuss any of the above issues or to explore whether your child would benefit from having an initial session with me please give me a call.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Pre Diploma in Counselling
- BA Hons in Social Work
- Advanced Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling
- Masters in Psychotherapy and Healing
- Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction 8 week course
Having qualified as a therapist in 2013, as well as private practice, I have worked for CRI (Crime Reduction Initiative), Surrey Care Trust and HCCG (Horsham and Crawley Counselling Group)
As part of my ongoing commitment to my professional development I have also attended numerous courses relating to child development and teenage behaviour, attachment, trauma, Autism, motivational interviewing and Solution focussed therapy.
I currently see clients in private practice.
Member organisations
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
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
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Fees
£40.00 - £60.00
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
Individual counselling sessions
£55 per 50 minute session (Concessions available).
Time limited counselling
£45 per session if bought in blocks of 10 sessions - This will need to be paid for in advance.
I also have a limited number of places available for concessions/discounts and fees can be discussed based on a sliding scale depending on income and your current situation. I am very passionate about affordable counselling and feel that regardless of income or presenting situation everyone should be able to access psychological support.
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Please contact me via telephone/whatsapp or email and I will respond during office hours 9am-5pm Monday to Friday and we can discuss session dates and times to suit your availability.
