Counsellor profile
Matthew Costello, BACP
United Kingdom
Person-centred counsellor - Anger and anxiety
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- CredentialsBACP
- RegistrationBACP, United Kingdom / 406818
- Experience3 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationUnited Kingdom
About
- Person-centred approach
- Mental health tensions
- Neurodiversity aware
About Matthew
Matthew Costello is a person-centred counsellor and psychotherapist registered with the BACP (Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy). He has three years of clinical experience and works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, parenting, self-esteem, depression, grief and anger.
He describes a person-centred way of working that focuses on the person's own resources and decisions. Sessions are straightforward and conversational. Matthew aims to listen without judgement and to help people notice patterns that make life harder.
Matthew has experience supporting people with neurodiversity and with complex mental health tensions. He also helps people with relationship and intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping problems, and concerns linked to work and life change. Practical coping strategies and clearer communication are often part of the work.
Sessions can include talking through triggers, learning ways to manage impulsivity, and building longer-term routines to reduce stress. He also supports people coping with bereavement, trauma and substance use challenges, and fathers navigating role and responsibility changes.
People who choose Matthew usually want direct, down-to-earth help to handle strong feelings and improve daily functioning. He asks about goals early on and reviews progress as therapy continues. To begin, clients use the platform's matching questionnaire and schedule a first session after choosing the online therapy options button.
How sessions work
How Matthew uses evidence-based techniques online
Matthew describes his practice as person-centred while drawing on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help with strong emotions and everyday struggles. Cognitive approaches involve noticing and testing upsetting thoughts, which can reduce repeated worry and anger. Behavioural strategies focus on small, practical steps such as sleep routines, activity planning and breaking tasks into manageable parts to ease anxiety and low mood.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Matthew works collaboratively to identify which methods fit a person's goals and preferences. He checks in about what helps and adjusts the focus as progress continues, so the plan evolves with the client's needs.
The practical benefits of online therapy are about fitting work into life. Confirm the session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. Many people appreciate scheduling sessions around work, using shorter check-ins when needed, or avoiding travel time. Registered or accredited professionals can make this flexible approach work alongside daily routines, helping people apply techniques between appointments.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, anger and related concerns such as grief, sleep and relationship issues.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a person-centred approach that focuses on listening and supporting the client's own choices. Sessions are conversational and aim to notice unhelpful patterns.
How much experience does he have?
He has three years of clinical experience working with a range of mental health tensions and neurodiversity challenges.
Is he registered with a professional body in the UK?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
What languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I attend from outside the UK?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are offered to clients within the United Kingdom.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.