Counsellor profile
Jason Matia, AASW
AASW social worker - Family and stress concerns
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- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Family and parenting focus
About Jason
Jason Matia is an AASW social worker with six years of professional experience in Australia. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression. Sessions are offered in English and Maori. He asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling a first appointment.
Jason uses straightforward conversation to reduce overwhelm. He focuses on what is happening at home and how everyday routines and roles affect mood and relationships. He listens to practical problems and works with people to set small, manageable goals they can try between sessions.
His clinical influences include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and a client-centred style. That looks like noticing unhelpful thoughts, clarifying personal values, and choosing actions that matter. He uses gentler, person-led discussion rather than directive lectures or complex jargon.
Jason also supports people dealing with attachment issues, caregiver stress, body image concerns, codependency and communication problems. He will talk through relationship patterns and where boundaries might be needed. He helps people consider options around separation, fatherhood questions and family problems without rushing decisions.
People who reach out can expect practical conversation about next steps. He asks about what currently feels difficult at home, what has helped before, and what small changes might fit into daily life. The booking process uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How sessions work
How Jason’s approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without letting them dictate action. It focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small, value-driven steps even when emotions are uncomfortable. This approach is often used for stress, anxiety, low mood and issues that affect daily routines.Client-Centred Therapy centres the person’s experience and pace. The therapist follows the person’s lead, offers reflective listening, and helps people make their own choices about next steps. It is useful when someone needs a calm, steady space to talk through family matters or relationship patterns.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jason will discuss what feels most useful for the person’s goals and preferences and adjust the methods as you progress. He treats the selection of techniques as collaborative rather than fixed.
The practical benefits of online sessions include easier fitting of appointments into busy days and fewer travel demands. If you prefer not to use video some formats are typically quicker or require less bandwidth, but confirm the exact session options before booking. Online work can allow regular check-ins and short follow-ups that fit around caregiving and other home responsibilities.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English, Maori
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What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and depression, plus related issues such as caregiver stress and communication problems.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He combines Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with a client-centred approach, favouring practical conversation and goal setting over technical jargon.
How much experience does he have?
Jason has six years of professional experience working with the concerns listed on his profile.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He holds AASW and practises in Australia.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Maori.
Can international clients work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions charged?
Session costs vary with location; services use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a 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 in danger, use the crisis numbers.