Matthew Pitman, BACP

Matthew Pitman is a psychotherapist with ten years of experience supporting people facing depression, anxiety, trauma, stress, childhood abuse and dissociation. He works with individuals who feel overwhelmed or stuck and offers a calm, nonjudgmental space to explore what is happening and what might change.

Drawing on a conversational, reflective style, Matthew helps clients make sense of difficult feelings and life events, and to consider practical steps toward relief and greater clarity. He recognises that anxiety or desperation can be a common response to life’s pressures, and he approaches each person’s situation with attention and respect.

Matthew is a member of the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which indicates affiliation with an established professional body. He aims to create an opportunity for honest discussion without shame, and to work collaboratively with clients to identify goals and pathways for change.

Existential approaches and online therapy options

Existential Therapy invites exploration of meaning, choice and personal responsibility in the face of life’s challenges. It focuses on how people make sense of their experiences and helps when issues like anxiety, grief, trauma or confusion about life purpose feel overwhelming.

Alongside this, Matthew draws on a supportive, talk-based approach that emphasises listening, reflection and gentle questioning to help clients understand patterns and identify practical changes. This approach suits people dealing with stress, relationship difficulties, self-esteem concerns and the effects of past abuse.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Matthew works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences, adjusting the focus as understanding grows.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone conversations, live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to attend therapy around work, family or mobility needs and can help people access consistent support from licensed professionals and therapists without travelling to appointments.