Counsellor profile
Matthew Costello, BACP
Counsellor - stress and anxiety
See online counselling options- Person centred approach
- BACP registered
- Works with addictions
About Matthew
Counsellor and psychotherapist Matthew Costello is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has three years' experience. He offers help with stress, anxiety, addictions, parenting, self esteem, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, and other listed areas.
Matthew works from a person-centred stance. He aims to listen without judgement and to help people talk through difficult moments. Sessions focus on understanding what is happening now and on practical steps the person wants to try.
He has experience with a wide range of mental health tensions and with neurodiversity challenges. This background means he is used to adapting how he works to suit different ways of thinking and processing. He also helps with issues such as grief, intimacy, eating and sleeping problems, anger and panic.
Matthew supports people dealing with life changes and career questions, and those facing addiction or recovery concerns. He also assists with fatherhood issues, communication problems, control issues and isolation or loneliness. Where more complex needs are present, he explains options and works alongside the person to plan next steps.
Practical matters such as how sessions are scheduled and how to begin are explained clearly at first contact. Matthew uses a subscription model for sessions which can be cancelled at any time. Sessions are conducted in English and Matthew currently does not accept international clients.
Therapeutic approaches and how online counselling is used
Matthew works from evidence-based therapeutic techniques and describes his practice through a person-centred lens. Person-centred work focuses on listening and supporting a person to find their own solutions. It helps with issues where exploring feelings and priorities is useful, such as relationships, grief and self esteem.He also draws on practical, evidence-based approaches that look at patterns of thoughts and behaviours. These approaches use short, focused strategies to manage anxiety, panic and unhelpful routines. They can include simple experiments and daily tasks to reduce symptoms and build coping skills.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Matthew will discuss different options and agree together what to try based on the person's needs, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process and may change over time as progress is reviewed.
Session formats are not specified in the profile, so please confirm current options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow for a quicker check-in between commitments. It can also allow people to work with a registered professional from their local area when that helps with scheduling and access.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does he commonly address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, addictions, trauma and many related matters listed in his profile.
What kind of therapy style does he use?
Matthew works from a person-centred approach, focusing on listening and helping people talk through what matters to them.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has three years' experience working as a counsellor and psychotherapist.
Which professional body is he a member of?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Costs vary with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin with him?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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.