Matthew Costello

Matthew Costello is a person-centred counsellor and psychotherapist who works from a compassionate, listening-first approach. He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and aims to help people find steadier ground during difficult times. Matthew writes simply and directly to make therapy accessible for a worried parent or someone turning to support for the first time.

He focuses on common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression and addiction, and also supports people with eating and body-image issues. His work extends to relationship strain, parenting pressures, grief and trauma, and managing life transitions. He also addresses problems linked to sleep, anger and impulse control.

Matthew draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques paired with a person-centred stance. Sessions centre on the person’s goals and on building practical ways to cope day to day. He aims to help people notice strengths, try different ways of responding, and make changes that fit their life.

With three years of practice, Matthew has worked with people who face a range of mental health tensions and neurodiversity-related challenges. He keeps his language plain and focuses on what can be done in the room. He encourages steady, manageable steps rather than sudden fixes.

Sessions are conducted in English and take place in the United Kingdom. Matthew uses a subscription model for sessions that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and book according to his availability.

Approaches that guide online work and choice

Matthew uses a person-centred foundation alongside evidence-based therapeutic techniques. A person-centred approach means the session focuses on the person’s experience, with the therapist listening closely and reflecting what matters to the client. This helps when someone needs a calm, accepting space to talk through worries and make sense of feelings.

He also draws on evidence-based techniques that focus on practical coping skills and small behavioural changes. These approaches can help with anxiety, stress, panic and mood difficulties by teaching early warning signs, breathing or grounding practices, and step-by-step behaviour changes that reduce distress.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Matthew will collaborate with each person to identify what feels most useful. He discusses goals, tries methods in session, and adjusts plans to match the client’s needs and preferences.

The biography does not list the exact online or in-person session formats he uses, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, save travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when a brief conversation will help. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists commonly offer ways of meeting that suit day-to-day life, and Matthew aims to help people find an arrangement that fits their routine.