Counsellor profile
Matthew Ewin, BACP
Counsellor - stress and trauma
See online counselling options- Client-Centred
- Psychodynamic
- Trauma-Focused
About Matthew
Counsellor Matthew Ewin is a member of BACP with three years of professional experience. He works with people on issues such as stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and depression. Sessions are conducted in English and he accepts international clients from the United Kingdom.
Matthew uses an integrative approach. He adapts the way he works to fit what each person brings to sessions. That can mean listening first, then using talking methods that suit the client’s needs. The aim is to help people sort through thoughts and feelings at their own pace.
In practical terms Matthew helps people name what is causing them distress. He can talk through anxiety, grief, anger and relationship difficulties. He also supports concerns around self-esteem, addiction, body image and parenting strain. He works with a range of emotional problems rather than focusing on a single diagnosis.
His background includes work with trauma and abuse, and he uses Trauma-Focused Therapy alongside client-centred and psychodynamic ideas. Those approaches shape how sessions are structured and how the focus develops over time. He explains options and listens before suggesting a way forward.
Sessions aim to be straightforward and consistent. People can expect a calm, direct conversation about what matters to them. To start, he asks people to complete a short questionnaire so sessions can be planned around their main concerns.
Therapeutic approaches used in online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person’s own perspective. The counsellor listens without directing the story and helps the person find their own understanding and choices. This approach suits people who want to be heard and to clarify their feelings and priorities.Psychodynamic Therapy looks at patterns from earlier life and how they affect current relationships and feelings. It helps people understand repeated reactions, for example around attachment or control issues, and can be useful for long-standing emotional patterns.
Trauma-Focused Therapy centres on understanding and reducing the lasting effects of traumatic events. It uses specific ways of working to help with intrusive memories, emotional reactivity and avoidance that can follow trauma.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Matthew will discuss these methods with clients and agree a plan together based on their needs, goals and preferences. The choice of approach can change as the work progresses, and he aims to be collaborative about that decision.
Practical benefits of remote sessions depend on the options offered. The original profile does not list specific formats, so please confirm the current session options before booking. Remote counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into work and family routines, remove travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt online sessions to match a person’s pace and practical constraints.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does he support?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression and related concerns such as grief, anger and addictions.
How would he describe his way of working?
He works integratively, adapting his approach to suit each person. He starts by listening and then uses talking methods that fit the person's needs.
How much experience does he have?
Matthew has three years of professional counselling experience.
Which professional body is he a member of?
He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP.
What languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He accepts international clients; check any time zone or regional details before booking.
What are the session formats?
The original profile does not list session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.