- Client-centred support
- English Mandarin Cantonese
- BACP registration
About Mati
Mati Ma is a counsellor and psychotherapist who supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship concerns. He also helps with self-esteem, career questions, compassion fatigue, intimacy-related issues and sleep difficulties. Mati works in English, Mandarin and Cantonese and brings personal experience of living across Hong Kong, Canada and the UK.
He uses a straightforward, person-focused approach in sessions. Conversations centre on what matters to the client and on developing practical ways to manage day-to-day strain. Sessions are conversational rather than lecture-style, giving people space to say what feels hard and to try out new ways of coping.
Mati trained and practised in a range of youth and school settings before working in London. He has three years of counselling and psychotherapy experience in his current role and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.
In therapy he listens for patterns in relationships, attachment and communication that fuel problems like anxiety, low mood or sleep disruption. He works with issues tied to family of origin, codependency, abandonment worries and neurodiversity such as autism and Asperger syndrome.
Clients can expect practical conversations about routines, boundaries and small changes that affect rest and daily functioning. The aim is to arrive at clearer choices and more manageable steps, not quick fixes. To begin, people choose the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire.
How client-centred work translates to online therapy
Mati practises a client-centred approach which means the conversation follows the client’s concerns and pace. This method focuses on listening, reflecting and helping people find their own solutions, which can suit anxiety, relationship strain and sleep problems.He also draws on his experience of working in schools and youth settings to notice patterns that affect daily routines and rest. That background can help when looking at habits, boundaries and small practical changes that improve sleep and energy.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk through options and adjust methods based on a person’s needs, goals and what feels comfortable. Clients and therapist decide collaboratively how to address issues like disrupted sleep, communication problems or burnout.
Please confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are offered. Online therapy can make sessions easier to fit into work and home life, reduce travel time and allow check-ins that focus on short updates or longer reflective sessions. Different formats can suit quieter surroundings, lower bandwidth needs, or brief problem-focused check-ins depending on what the client prefers.
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Experience
3+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Mandarin, Cantonese
Frequently asked questions
What types of problems does Mati help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, low self-esteem, career questions and sleep difficulties. He also works on family-of-origin issues, caregiver stress and trauma-related concerns.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
Sessions follow a client-centred style that focuses on the person’s experience and priorities. Conversations are practical and collaborative, with attention to routines and communication that affect daily life and rest.
What relevant background does he bring?
Mati has worked in youth and school roles in Canada and Scotland before practising in London. He draws on those years of experience and his own immigrant background to inform his approach.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, Mandarin and Cantonese. International clients are accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. The site matching will clarify available ways to meet.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Exact fees are provided during the booking process.
How do I get started if I want to work with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability as shown after matching.