Matthew Costello

Matthew Costello is a person-centred counsellor and psychotherapist who works from a BACP registration. He aims to create a calm, respectful space where people can talk about difficult moments. He focuses on helping clients notice strengths and make practical changes one step at a time.

He uses a person-centred approach that keeps the client's experience at the centre of the work. That means sessions are shaped around what the individual brings, with listening, reflection and gentle challenge when helpful. Matthew also draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address specific issues when they are needed.

Matthew has three years' experience supporting people with a wide range of concerns. These include stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma and bereavement. He also works with matters like parenting strain, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy-related difficulties, and problems linked to work and life transitions.

Additional focuses listed include ADHD, men’s issues, compulsive behaviours, hoarding, narcissism and panic. He has experience with clients who identify as LGBT and with people living with neurodiversity. The aim is practical help you can use between sessions as well as space to reflect during them.

Sessions are offered from the United Kingdom and conducted in English. Matthew describes his approach as collaborative and supportive, helping people find clearer steps forward and rebuild a sense of purpose after difficult times.

How therapeutic approaches shape online work

Matthew’s core approach is person-centred counselling, which focuses on listening and understanding the person's experience. This approach helps people feel heard and supported while they decide what changes to try. He also integrates evidence-based therapeutic techniques to target specific problems like panic, addictive behaviours or low mood; these techniques offer practical tools and strategies to use between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Matthew will discuss options and help decide which methods suit a person's goals, needs and preferences. That collaborative process means the plan can change as progress is made or new priorities emerge.

Details about session formats are not stated in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when that suits a client's schedule. It can also let someone choose quieter times of day, avoid commuting, or work with a therapist from their region in the United Kingdom. Registered or accredited professionals can explain the practical steps for arranging sessions and what to expect at the first meeting.