Counsellor profile
Matthew Costello, BACP
Person-centred counsellor - Parenting and family concerns
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- Person-centred approach
- Evidence-based techniques
- Parenting and fatherhood issues
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 practice and works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addiction, parenting and self-esteem. He also supports people facing trauma, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues.
He adopts a person-centred stance that keeps the client's experience central. Sessions focus on listening, reflecting and helping the client find their own solutions. He also draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address symptoms such as panic attacks, low mood and problems with sleep or eating.
Matthew has worked with people who describe neurodiversity and varying levels of mental health tension. He offers space to talk about fatherhood issues, divorce and separation, and the strains of caregiving or compassion fatigue. He also works with concerns around substance use, impulsivity and hoarding.
Practical matters are part of the work. Conversations can cover communication problems, boundary-setting, managing anger, and coping with life changes or career uncertainty. He also supports people dealing with body image, men's issues, midlife concerns and questions of life purpose.
People can expect straightforward, short-session aims and gentle pacing in early meetings. The emphasis is on building clarity about what is most pressing and on simple steps to reduce immediate distress before moving to longer-term goals.
How sessions work
How evidence-based approaches fit into online therapy
Matthew works from a person-centred foundation alongside evidence-based therapeutic techniques. Person-centred work revolves around listening carefully and following what the client brings to the session, helping them to talk through difficult feelings and discover practical next steps. Evidence-based methods are used where helpful to target symptoms such as panic attacks, low mood, sleep or eating problems; these techniques tend to involve structured exercises, breathing or grounding skills, and gradual behaviour changes. Finding the right blend of approaches is part of the initial work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to identify which methods suit their goals and preferences. That means checking what feels manageable and adjusting pace and focus as the work progresses. Practical benefits of remote sessions include fitting therapy around daily life and making it easier to attend from different locations. Phone or video sessions can shorten travel time and allow a quick check-in during a lunch break or between appointments. Because the biography does not list specific session formats, confirm which formats are available before booking. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists commonly help clients adapt remote sessions to their routines and responsibilities.Areas of focus
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of family and parenting concerns does he help with?
He helps people with parenting and fatherhood issues, communication problems, and managing stress that affects family life.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He works in a person-centred way, listening and reflecting to help clients find their own solutions while using evidence-based techniques when useful.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has three years of experience working with a range of mental health tensions and neurodiversity-related issues.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with him if I don’t live in the UK?
Sessions are offered in English and he does not accept international clients at this time.
Which session formats are offered?
The biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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