Matthew Tinker

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PGDip CAT, UKCP & ACAT Registered Psychotherapist
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location_on Reading RG4 & Wokingham RG40
Available for new clients
Available for new clients

This professional is available for new clients.

About me

I am an experienced psychotherapist working with adults who seek help with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, trauma, relationship and family issues. 

I believe that everyone has a unique potential for growth. Benefits of therapy can include improved self esteem, reduced stress, more resilience, better decision making, and more enjoyable relationships. Therapy can help you to identify unhelpful patterns that keep you stuck, and make different choices that enhance your life.

I began working in  mental health in the late 1990's when I trained and qualified as a mental health nurse. I subsequently worked for many years in the NHS where I completed my training as a psychotherapist. I originally trained in Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT), and in addition draw on a range of therapeutic approaches including energy psychology, trauma therapies, somatic therapy, and 12 step recovery.

Training, qualifications & experience

I have 25 years experience working within the NHS and private practice. This includes working with a wide range of people experiencing a very wide range of different issues which include anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and PTSD.

Qualifications and specialist training include:

  • UKCP & ACAT accredited Cognitive Analytic Psychotherapist and Supervisor
  • Qualified EMDR Therapist
  • ACEP Certified Practitioner of EFT (ACP-EFT)
  • TFT-Alg
  • Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Level 1 
  • Diploma (distinction) Mental Health Nursing 

Publications:

https://www.taylorfrancis.com/chapters/edit/10.4324/9780203728857-14/hate-matters-matthew-tinker

Member organisations

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Registered / Accredited

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UKCP
UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP)

The UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) is a leading professional body for the education, training and regulation of psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors. Its register is accredited by the government's Professional Standards Authority.

As part of its commitment to protect the public, it works to improve access to psychotherapy, to support and disseminate research, to improve standards and to respond effectively to complaints against its members.

UKCP standards cover the range of different psychotherapies. Registration is obtained by training or accrediting with one of its member organisations, or by holding a European Certificate in Psychotherapy. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.

ACAT
The Association of Cognitive Analytic Therapy (ACAT)

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Accredited register membership

UK Council for Psychotherapy
Accredited Register Scheme

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UK Council for Psychotherapy

Areas of counselling I deal with

Therapies offered

Fees

Health Insurance/EAP

  • check_circle Aviva
  • check_circle Axa Health
  • check_circle WPA
  • check_circle Vitality
  • check_circle Cigna

Additional information

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When I work

Flexible

Caversham, Reading, Berkshire, RG4

Wokingham, Berkshire, RG40

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone

Types of client

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)
Organisations
Employee Assistance Programme

Key details

DBS check info

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Supervision

In person
Online

I provide clinical supervision to psychotherapists, psychologists, trainees, and psychiatrists.

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