About us
Who I Work With
Have you been diagnosed with ADHD or autism as an adult and found that, instead of clarity, it has brought confusion, grief, or shame? Many of the adults I work with are in their 30s and beyond, navigating the impact of a late diagnosis on identity, self-worth, and masking.
I’m Matthew (he/him), a queer, neurodivergent psychotherapist offering online and phone therapy across the UK. I specialise in supporting adults diagnosed later in life, including trans and gender-diverse clients and those in poly or open relationships. My work focuses on identity shifts, processing shame, and learning to feel at home in yourself after years of masking.
How I Work
I offer person-centred, existential therapy, grounded in curiosity and care. This means we focus on your lived experience, values, and what matters most to you. This isn’t about fixing or diagnosing, it’s about exploring what it means to live authentically and develop a stronger sense of self.
What Therapy with Me Is Like
Therapy with me offers a calm, supportive space to reflect, process, and feel fully seen. I understand the impact of shame, masking, and feeling misunderstood because of neurodivergence or queerness, and I offer a space where you don’t need to explain or justify your experience.
Some of my areas of focus include:
- ADHD, autism, and AuDHD burnout
- Identity shifts and self-worth after a late diagnosis
- Anxiety, depression, and shame
- Support for poly or open relationship dynamics
- LGBTQ+ and trans/gender-diverse identity work
- Existential questions and life transitions
Getting Started
Starting therapy can feel daunting, especially if you have spent years masking or feeling misunderstood. An initial session offers a calm, collaborative space to explore the impact of a late ADHD or autism diagnosis and to see whether working together feels right.
Sessions are available via Zoom or phone, depending on what feels most accessible for you.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy, University of East London (BACP accredited)
- Individually Accredited Member of the BACP (MBACP Accred)
- Place2Be counsellor Training (Primary and Secondary school settings)
- Trained Childline Counsellor & Mentor (NSPCC)
- Fully Insured
- Undergoing Regular Continuing Professional Development and supervision
- Recognised as an accredited Psychotherapist by AXA, Aviva, BUPA, and WPA Insurance providers
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.
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.
Areas of counselling we deal with
Other areas of counselling we deal with
- AuDHD
- Gender, Sex, and Relationship Diversity (GSRD)
- Open Relationships
- Poly Relationships
- Pet Bereavement
Therapies offered
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Fees
£80.00 per session
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
£80 per 50 minute session
It’s important to find the right therapist for you. If you’d like, you can email me to arrange a free 10 minute introductory phone call. This conversation is a chance to see if working together feels right before booking an initial session.
Alternatively, you can start with an initial session straight away, with no ongoing obligation, subject to availability.
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