- Person-centred approach
- Anger and impulsivity
- Stress and addiction
About Matthew
Matthew Costello is a BACP-registered counsellor and psychotherapist based in the United Kingdom with three years of practice. He works with common life stresses including anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, and anger. He also supports people facing addiction, grief, parenting challenges and work-related strain.
Matthew follows a person-centred approach and uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people notice patterns in how they respond under pressure. Sessions focus on clear conversation, practical coping ideas and moments of reflection. He aims to help people understand what triggers their anger and what helps reduce its intensity.
People who come to him may be dealing with impulsivity, communication problems, control issues or feelings of isolation. He also works with concerns such as body image, hoarding, bipolar mood changes and panic attacks. He offers space to talk about fatherhood concerns, midlife questions and career crossroads.
Matthew has experience supporting people with neurodiversity and with combined mental health challenges. He describes the work as collaborative and straightforward: noticing patterns, testing small changes, and checking what helps in daily life. Practical tools are mixed with open discussion about feelings and choices.
Sessions are conducted in English and Matthew does not currently take international clients. His registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy is listed as BACP, reflecting that professional affiliation. To start he asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and then book a first session.
How his approaches translate to online work
Matthew combines person-centred practice with evidence-based techniques. Person-centred work focuses on listening and clear reflection, helping people name emotions and think through responses. Evidence-based techniques offer specific tools for managing anger, such as grounding exercises and step-by-step problem solving that reduce impulsive reactions.Another helpful approach he uses is behavioural work that looks at patterns and small changes. This can mean trying new responses in everyday situations and reviewing what helped. These approaches are explained in plain terms and adjusted together, so the client and therapist decide which methods fit best for the person's goals.
Finding the right mix is part of the process. Matthew works collaboratively to identify goals, test techniques and check progress in regular sessions. He will talk through options and adapt plans based on what the client prefers and what actually helps in day-to-day life.
The practical benefits of online sessions include fitting therapy into a busy week and avoiding travel time. If you want to know which session formats are offered, please confirm the current options before booking. This helps make sure sessions fit around work, parenting or other commitments and that the approach chosen is realistic for everyday life.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger and related issues such as addiction, grief and parenting strain.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a person-centred view alongside evidence-based techniques, focusing on practical coping and understanding patterns of behaviour.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Matthew has three years of experience working as a counsellor and psychotherapist in the UK.
What professional credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.