Joseph Matthews

Availability for Online and Telephone therapy:

• Mondays: 5:30pm & 6:30pm
• Thursdays: 5:30pm & 6:30pm
• Saturdays: 9am, 11am, 1pm.
• Sundays: 9am, 11am, 1pm

Availability for Eco-therapy:

• Saturdays: 9am, 11am, 1pm.
• Sundays: 9am, 11am, 1pm

I work in an integrative way, adapting therapy to you as an individual rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach. My work is grounded in person-centred practice and ecotherapy, offering a calm, compassionate and non-judgemental environment where you can speak openly and feel genuinely heard.

Therapy with me is collaborative. You set the pace, and together we explore whatever feels most important or challenging for you. I aim to work in a way that feels steady, respectful, and supportive, allowing space for reflection, understanding, and meaningful change.

I draw on a range of therapeutic approaches and have a particular interest in how stress, trauma, and emotional overwhelm affect the nervous system. My intention is always to support you in a way that feels alleviating, restorative, and tailored to your needs.

Nature-based work is an important part of my practice, recognising the grounding and regulating effect that being outdoors can offer, especially when life feels overwhelming or words feel hard to find.

Starting counselling can feel like a significant step, particularly if you are unsure where to begin. My role is to walk alongside you, offering a calm and steady presence as you make sense of what is happening in your life and inner world.

Many of the people I work with feel anxious, low, overwhelmed, or stuck. Others come to therapy during periods of grief, burnout, or life transition, or because they notice long-standing patterns such as people-pleasing, self-criticism, or difficulty expressing emotions. You may feel disconnected from yourself, uncertain about your direction, or carrying more than feels manageable.

I bring warmth, thoughtfulness, and consistency to my work, with a focus on approaches that help people reconnect emotionally, physically, and through the natural world. 

I aim to offer a space that feels grounding, supportive, and respectful, where you can explore things at your own pace and begin to feel more like yourself again.

I work with a wide range of issues, and the following are some of the areas I commonly support clients with:

• Anxiety and stress
• Depression and low mood
• Feeling lost, stuck or overwhelmed
• Grief, loss and life transitions
• Emotional regulation
• Boundaries and people pleasing
• Relationship patterns
• Attachment
• Self-criticism and low self-worth

Getting in Touch

You’re welcome to book a free 15 minute consultation to see whether working together feels right for you.

From there, you can choose between online sessions, or eco-therapy sessions in local green spaces.

If you’re looking for a supportive and compassionate space to explore your life at your own pace, I’m here to walk alongside you with warmth, empathy and reliability.

In our first session, we will explore what has brought you to therapy and begin to map the landscape of your experiences. We will complete the counselling contract together so you know what to expect from therapy. This session follows the standard rate and does not require any assessments beforehand.