Matthew Costello
Person-centred counsellor offering steady support
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About Matthew
Matthew Costello is a person-centred counsellor who works to create a calm, empathetic space for people to talk through difficult moments. He holds registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. Matthew draws on both personal experience and professional work to support people at turning points in their lives.
He focuses on helping people with stress, anxiety and low self-esteem. He also supports issues such as addiction, depression, grief and intimacy-related concerns.
Background and approach
Matthew pays attention to practical day-to-day struggles like sleeping problems, anger and career-related worries. Matthew has experience with neurodiversity challenges and a range of mental health tensions. He also works with concerns linked to parenting, relationships and family life, as well as issues such as eating, body image and compulsive behaviours.
His approach aims to meet people where they are and build on their own strengths. Sessions aim to be person-led and collaborative. Matthew listens for what matters most and helps set small, realistic goals.
He encourages steps that fit into everyday life rather than overwhelming plans. With three years of professional experience, he offers a steady, approachable way of working. Prospective clients are invited to consider what they want to change and to take the first step towards making those changes.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 3
- Registered with
- BACP
- Registration number
- 406818
- Languages
- English
- How sessions happen
- Online, by video, phone or messages
Details are as listed on Matthew's public professional profile. You can check any number with the professional body.
What Matthew works with
Everything Matthew lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Body image
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Fatherhood issues
- Hoarding
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
How Matthew works online
Alongside that, Matthew uses other evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address practical symptoms. For example, approaches that teach coping skills and step-by-step strategies can help with panic attacks, sleeping problems and managing cravings. These techniques target the thoughts and behaviours that maintain distress and offer concrete ways to try things differently.
Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss options with the client, try out methods in session and adjust based on what helps. This shared decision-making means the plan evolves to match the client's goals and preferences.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit counselling around work or childcare, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people continue therapy from different UK locations without changing therapists.
Questions and answers
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, addiction, depression and grief alongside issues like sleeping, eating and self-esteem.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He follows a person-centred approach that emphasises listening and collaboration to help clients find their own solutions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has three years of professional experience working with mental health tensions and neurodiversity challenges.
What credentials and location are relevant?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payment structured?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What should I do to begin therapy?
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