Matthew Pronger
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This professional is currently not accepting new clients at this time.
This professional is currently not accepting new clients at this time.
About me
There are lots of reasons for seeking counselling; sometimes people come because something’s really big and really scary, sometimes it’s ‘I’m not sure if this is OK’ or simply ‘I want things to change’. It can be hard to find a counsellor, and I welcome any questions that might make this easier for you.
Together, we’ll work out what it is that’s bringing you, how it is you got here, and what to do about it. Sometimes this can be hard, but we’ll do everything we can to take things at the pace that works for you, in the way that works best.
I work from my office on John St (5 minutes from the Moor), and I see clients online and face to face. We can work to regular appointments, or vary meetings to accommodate busy lives.
How will we work together?
2025 will be my 8th year in private practice. During this time I’ve seen many different kinds of client, with many different presenting issues. I’ve learned that no two clients are the same, and that we all need different approaches. We will build an approach designed to meet your needs.
I am an integrative practitioner; in my practice this means blending CBT, attachment and person-centred approaches to suit your needs.
Some clients want to meet for a fixed number of sessions, others in an open-ended approach. Both of these are OK; we can work in the way that suits you, and will get you closer to where you want to be.
Who do you work with?
My practice is general; this means I am trained to work with many presenting issues, from anxiety, depression and low self-esteem, to OCD, trauma and people recovering from psychotic episodes.
I have a lot of experience of working with neurodivergent adults, and as well as additional training and research in this area, I have supervision in place that understands how neurodivergence can present in therapy and recovery.
I accepts clients from the following insurers: AXA, AVIVA, Vitality, WPA.
How does starting therapy work?
You can contact me with any questions you have before starting.
If you’d like to meet, we would arrange a first session assessment at a time that works for us both; this is 90 minutes long. I have a blog about what to expect here.
If you decide this is something you would like to continue with, we could book sessions from then onwards. We might have a regular time, or move it around to fit your needs. We regularly review out work together to make sure it’s meeting your needs.
Experience and Background
I have worked as a counsellor in university counselling services, day centres, charities and schools, and deliver training for other counsellors.
Prior to counselling I have worked in schools and social care, and understand these particular contexts well.
I have a Masters Degree (MSc.) in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy.
I hold an enhanced DBS, am an accredited member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP), and an active member of the Psychotherapy and Counselling Union (PCU).
I have a question
You are very welcome to ask me questions before beginning, and I have lots more information available on my website; www.sheffieldcounsellor.net
Training, qualifications & experience
Memberships
- BACP Accredited Member
Training
- 2024 - Autistic Spectrum Condition and Developmental Trauma, Chrysalis
- 2022 - The Inside of Autism Training, Kieran Rose/The Autistic Advocate
- 2022 - Letting The Future In: Supporting Children Who Have Experienced Sexual Abuse, NSPCC
- 2022 - Pre-Trial Training for Counsellors, IMARA
- 2021 - Practice Beyond The Pandemic, BACP/Open University
- 2018-2019 - Certificate in Play Therapy and Creative Counselling, Apple Tree Centre.
- 2018 - MSc Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy
- 2015-17 - Post-Graduate Diploma, Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy, University of Derby.
- 2016 - BACP Competencies, Working with Children and Young People, University of Derby
- 2015-16 - Post-Graduate Certificate, Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy, University of Derby.
- 2013-14 - University Certificate, Counselling Skills, University of Derby
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.
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
£60.00 per session
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
£60 per 50 minute session.
£60 for an initial 90 minute assessment.
Registered with; Allianz, Aviva, Axa Health, Vitality and WPA.
When I work
27/3/25 - I do not currently have availability for new clients.
I work AM+PM on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, and AM on Fridays.
Further information
Don't hesitate to contact me if you have a question or query about counselling, or how we might work together. Counselling can seem mysterious or complicated if you're new to it and I am happy to help you understand if what I offer is for you.
