- Sleep and rest support
- Anxiety and stress
- Addiction and recovery
About Matthew
Matthew Costello is a person-centred counsellor and psychotherapist who works from a respectful, listening-led approach. He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and focuses on helping people who are facing stress, anxiety, addiction and sleep difficulties. He aims to provide calm, steady support for people at difficult moments in their life.
His style is straightforward and practical. Sessions are built around what the client wants to change. Matthew listens carefully, helps people name what matters to them, and then looks at small, manageable steps to try. He also draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide those steps.
Matthew has three years of professional experience working with a wide range of concerns. He has worked with people around depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, and difficulties such as anger, panic and bipolar challenges. He also supports people with parenting strain, men’s issues, and problems linked to addiction and substance use.
He is comfortable talking about matters of identity, including LGBT questions, and he helps people with body image, control issues, isolation and life purpose. He is used to working with clients who have neurodiversity-related challenges and aims to adapt sessions to each person’s needs.
Sessions are offered in English and take place in the United Kingdom. The service uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. To start, people are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.
How evidence-based approaches shape online work
Matthew describes his work as person-centred while using evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide the process. Person-centred counselling focuses on listening, helping clients feel heard, and supporting them to find their own answers; it can be useful for anxiety, low mood and relationship difficulties. Evidence-based techniques offer structured ways to address sleep problems, panic and addictive behaviours by breaking issues into manageable steps and practising new responses.Finding the right approach is part of the therapy journey. Matthew intends to work collaboratively to decide which methods suit each person’s needs and goals. He will listen to priorities and trial approaches together, adapting as progress and preferences become clearer.
Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy life and reducing travel time. If you need a shorter check-in or a session that is easier to schedule around work, online options can help with that. The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking to ensure they match your needs.
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Experience
3+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression and a wide range of other concerns such as sleep problems, addictions, grief, trauma and relationship issues.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His approach is person-centred and listening-led, with practical steps based on evidence-based techniques to help people make changes that matter to them.
What experience does he bring to sessions?
He has three years of professional experience working with people facing mental health tensions, neurodiversity challenges and a broad range of life difficulties.
Where is the counsellor based and what are his credentials?
He is located in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.
Which languages are supported for therapy?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries book with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time; the exact cost varies with location and therapist availability.
How do I begin working with this counsellor?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.