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Matthew Watson, BACP

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Matthew is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Matthew. View 5 reviews
Great news, Matthew is accepting new clients!
He is normally fully-booked.
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in United Kingdom
Accepts worldwide clients

Recent reviews

Matt is really capapble as a therapist and gives me nothing but respect and the ability to reflect on myself from a different angle, so that I can make choices through looking at myself in a new light. Rarely have I met someone who has been so capable.

Sep 2024

Matthew is always kind, patient and considerate. He’s a very experienced therapist who had helped me reflect on what is really important or not, and helped me manage emotions when it comes to situations I can’t control. Would 100% recommend Matthew who has a very direct but considerate approach to our sessions (gentle but realistic)

Jul 2024

More about Matthew

  • 5 years' experience
  • Male
  • BACP

I am licensed in the UK with 5 years of professional work experience. I am adept at supporting clients with stress and anxiety, narcissism, derealization, motivation, self esteem and low confidence, & depression. I have considerable experience working with clients to understand trauma, neuro-divergence, domestic violence, autism, adhd and personality disorders. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am here to support you every step of the way.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes Addictions Relationship issues Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Grief Parenting issues Anger management Coaching Compassion fatigue ADHD Abandonment Autism and Asperger Syndrome Avoidant Personality Body image Chronic pain illness and disability Codependency Dissociation Divorce and separation Domestic Violence Family Problems Guilt and shame Hospice and End of Life Counseling Immigration Issues Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Men's issues Midlife crisis Military and Veterans Issues Money and financial issues Narcissism Panic disorder and panic attacks Personality Disorders Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships Post-traumatic stress Prejudice and Discrimination Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Self-Harm Self-love Social anxiety and phobia Women's issues Workplace issues Young Adult Issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

  • BACP · United Kingdom · 385899 · Expires May 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Matthew Watson

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

5 reviews

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Clients mention: Helped Recommend Anxiety Great Helpful Supportive Understand Understanding

Matt is really capapble as a therapist and gives me nothing but respect and the ability to reflect on myself from a different angle, so that I can make choices through looking at myself in a new light. Rarely have I met someone who has been so capable.

Sep 2024

Matthew is always kind, patient and considerate. He’s a very experienced therapist who had helped me reflect on what is really important or not, and helped me manage emotions when it comes to situations I can’t control. Would 100% recommend Matthew who has a very direct but considerate approach to our sessions (gentle but realistic)

Jul 2024

Matt is very patient and supportive. He’s very understanding and helps me understand myself better. Having Matt as my therapist has been very helpful and comforting and I appreciate the massive progress we have made together in the last 5 months.

May 2024

Matthew takes on a kind but honest approach which is greatly appreciated, and has helped me with a lot of anxieties I have in knowing how to manage them better, and gain perspective that there is a bigger picture to focus on not just the current anxiety in my mind. He is great at checking in and very considerate with his communication. I would highly recommend Matt!

Sep 2023

I've never felt as understood and seen as with Matthew as my therapist. It really feels like a breath of fresh air.

Jul 2023

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Frequently asked questions

Does Matthew Watson offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Matthew Watson works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Matthew Watson speak?

Matthew Watson speaks English.

How many years of experience does Matthew Watson have?

Matthew Watson has 5 years of experience.

Where is Matthew Watson licensed to practice?

Matthew Watson is licensed to practice in the United Kingdom.

Does Matthew Watson accept clients outside of the United Kingdom?

Yes, Matthew Watson accepts clients outside of the United Kingdom.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Matthew Watson offer?

Matthew Watson offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Matthew Watson?

Matthew Watson can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Matthew Watson?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

Mental health conditions are real, common, and treatable.

And recovery is possible.

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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation.

Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.