Person-Centred Therapy · Edinburgh
A calm, safe space to feel heard, seen, and find your voice.
I'm Matthew, an experienced Person-Centred counsellor and psychotherapist based in Edinburgh, offering a safe, empathic, nurturing space to explore what you carry.
I work with individuals in-person and online, exploring Poly & ENM dynamics, Kink and Sexuality, Procrastination, and more. Nothing is taboo in therapy with me.
Welcome
Therapy can be transformational and healing.
Relieving suffering, supporting you in finding your freedom to be and live as yourself, and restoring your sense of vitality and aliveness.
Whatever you carry — anxiety, low mood, relationship difficulties, or simply a sense of feeling stuck — you don't have to carry it alone. This is a space where nothing is taboo, where you can show up exactly as you are.
How Therapy Can Help
Do you find yourself troubled by any of these?
Anxiety and Overwhelm
Persistent worry, panic, feeling on edge or unable to switch off.
Low Mood
Emptiness, hopelessness, or a sense of disconnection from life.
Stress and Burnout
Exhaustion from over-working, workplace pressure, or chronic tension.
Relationship Difficulties
Repetitive arguments, co-dependency, fear of abandonment, or patterns that keep repeating.
Low Self-Esteem
Feelings of not being good enough, self-doubt, and a loud inner critic.
Life Transitions
Navigating change — loss, new beginnings, or feeling lost and unsure of who you are.
Grief and Loss
Processing bereavement and the many forms loss can take.
Feeling Stuck or Disconnected
A sense of going through the motions without truly living.
Understanding Repeating Patterns
Noticing the same situations arising and wanting to understand why.
Personal Growth and Self-Understanding
A desire to know yourself more deeply and grow into who you are.
If you can relate to any of these, it may be worth an initial phone call to explore whether therapy is for you. There is no obligation — just a quiet space to talk.
A Little Bit About Me
Would I feel comfortable talking to this person?
I've lived in Edinburgh throughout my adult life, falling in love with the city when I moved here for University after emigrating to Scotland as a child. I love the ease of access to nature, the feel of the city, and its diversity.
I began my journey into counselling in 2018, coming from a sales, retail, and finance background. My own experiences of being uprooted, feeling isolated, abandoned, depressed and addicted, informed my own therapeutic work. It is my belief we can draw upon our experiences to understand ourselves better and strive for growth.
I came into therapy because I don't want anyone to feel alone. Through unconditional acceptance and understanding of our experience, we feel more connected to ourselves and others, and truly begin to heal.
Practice
Since 2023
Qualifications
Person-Centred PDip, MBACP
Location
Edinburgh EH11 & Online
Sessions
Mon–Thurs & Sat
How I Work
Therapy is a
collaboration.
In my practice, therapy is about developing a relationship — creating a safe space where empathy, unconditional positive regard, and trust support exploring you. We work together in partnership to understand where your distress comes from, gently facilitating healing and ways forward.
Person-Centred
You are the expert in your own life. I support your process by actively listening and responding to what you bring.
Unconditional Positive Regard
A warm, accepting space free of judgement — where nothing you bring is too much or off-limits.
Collaborative
We work together in partnership to understand where your distress comes from and find ways forward.
Gentle and Paced
Healing happens at your pace. We explore gently, facilitating understanding and growth over time.
Sessions
In-person in Edinburgh, or online from wherever you are.
In-Person
St Martin's Community Resource Centre, Edinburgh, EH11
Face-to-face sessions in a calm, private consulting room. A dedicated space for you to settle, breathe, and explore at your own pace.
Online
Secure video platform
Therapy from the comfort of your own space. Ideal if you're outside Edinburgh, have a busy schedule, or simply prefer the familiarity of home.
Session Length
60 minutes
Fee
£60 per session
Availability
Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs & Sat
Reduced Fee
Limited availability — please ask
Testimonials
What my clients have said following our work together.
"Matthew created a space where I felt genuinely heard for the first time. The work we did together changed how I relate to myself."
S.K.
Former client
"I came with anxiety I'd carried for years. What I found was patience, real curiosity, and a path forward I hadn't seen before."
A.M.
Former client
"There's a warmth and honesty to Matthew that made the difficult conversations feel manageable. I'm grateful for our sessions."
R.T.
Former client
Getting Started
The first step is simply a conversation.
If you'd like to find out whether working together feels right, please get in touch. I offer free introductory calls lasting around 15–20 minutes — an opportunity for us to meet and get a feel for what working together could be like. There's no obligation, no pressure, just a quiet space to begin.