Matthew Ewin

• Stress and anxiety
• Trauma and abuse
• Client-Centred work

About Matthew

Matthew Ewin helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and depression by offering one-to-one counselling that aims to make it easier to talk about difficult feelings. He uses an integrative approach, working with Client-Centred, Psychodynamic and Trauma-Focused methods, and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). He has three years of professional experience in the field.

He works in plain terms and focuses on listening and understanding. Sessions are intended to let people explore what is happening to them and to begin to find practical ways forward. Matthew aims to reduce barriers to talking by creating a calm, conversational setting where people can say what they need to say.

His background includes supporting people with a wide range of concerns such as grief, anger, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping problems, and parenting stresses. He also addresses issues tied to identity and LGBT concerns, body image, and self-esteem. More specific areas he works on include attachment and abandonment issues, communication and control problems, dissociation, domestic violence, and fatherhood issues.

In the counselling room he adapts techniques to suit the person rather than following a single formula. Client-Centred methods are used to focus on the client's perspective. Psychodynamic ideas help look at patterns from the past that affect current feelings. Trauma-Focused work is applied where past harm needs careful, focused attention.

Matthew aims to work collaboratively so people can gain clearer understanding and more usable ways of coping. He accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English. For practical arrangements and session formats, people should confirm current options before booking.

Therapeutic approaches used in remote counselling

Client-Centred Therapy focusses on the client's own perspective and helps people speak openly about their feelings and concerns; it is useful for issues like low self-esteem, relationship worries and general distress. Psychodynamic Therapy looks at repeating patterns and how past experiences influence current behaviour and emotions, which can help with longstanding relationship or emotional problems. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on addressing the effects of past harm and aims to reduce the ongoing impact of traumatic events.

Deciding which approach to use is part of the work together. The counsellor will discuss goals, preferences and what feels manageable, and then suggest ways of working that fit the client's needs. This is intended to be a collaborative process that can change as progress is made.

For practical arrangements, confirm the current session formats before booking as the biography does not list specific formats. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into everyday life by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, and making it possible to attend from different locations. Registered or accredited professionals, including therapists using these approaches, can adapt session length and pacing to suit work hours, family commitments or other practical constraints.

Topics Matthew lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Trauma and abuse
• Grief
• Anger management
• Depression
• Addictions
• LGBT
• Relationship issues
• Family conflicts
• Intimacy-related issues
• Eating disorders
• Sleeping disorders
• Parenting issues
• Self-esteem
• Career difficulties
• Bipolar disorder
• Coping with life changes
• Compassion fatigue
• Abandonment
• Antisocial personality
• Attachment issues
• Avoidant personality
• Body image
• Commitment issues
• Communication problems
• Control issues
• Dissociation
• Domestic violence
• Emptiness
• Family problems
• Fatherhood issues
• Guilt and shame
• Jealousy
• Men's issues
• Midlife crisis
• Multicultural concerns
• Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Post-traumatic stress
• Prejudice and discrimination
• Self-harm
• Sexual assault and abuse
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Workplace issues
• Young adult issues

Ways of working

• Client-Centred Therapy
• Psychodynamic Therapy
• Trauma-Focused Therapy

Questions about Matthew

Does he work with anxiety?

Yes. He supports people dealing with stress and anxiety using counselling approaches including Client-Centred and Trauma-Focused methods.

What kind of counselling does he offer?

He practises an integrative style drawing on Client-Centred Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy and Trauma-Focused Therapy to respond to different needs.

How much experience does he have?

He has three years of professional work experience supporting people with emotional distress and related problems.

Is he registered with a professional body in the UK?

He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works from the United Kingdom.

Can sessions be held in languages other than English?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does he work with clients outside the UK?

Yes. He accepts international clients; people should check time zones and arrangements when booking.

How are sessions paid for?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start counselling with him?

Begin by selecting the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.