About Matthew
Matthew Pitman is a psychotherapist with ten years of experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem and major life changes. He uses everyday language and direct conversation to help people untangle painful thoughts and feelings.
Matthew aims to make therapy straightforward and practical. Sessions are a place to say things out loud and to examine what matters most. He helps people notice patterns that keep them stuck and then consider small changes that feel possible.
How Matthew works
His work often focuses on experiences such as abandonment, codependency, commitment fears, communication problems, control issues and dissociation. He also supports people dealing with domestic violence, fatherhood questions, infidelity, guilt or shame, isolation and struggles with life purpose. Men’s issues and related concerns are also within his focus areas.
Matthew draws on Existential Therapy to help people face difficult choices and find meaning in painful situations. That approach encourages honest conversation about values, responsibility and the limits of control. In practice this looks like calm discussion, careful listening and practical steps to try between sessions.
Sessions can use video calls, phone, live chat or text messaging. People choose the format that fits their life and comfort. To begin, a short matching questionnaire connects someone to the service and a session can be scheduled according to availability.
Matthew lists one way of working on the entry:
What Matthew works with
The areas below are the ones Matthew selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
Also listed
- Abandonment
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with life changes
- Dependent personality
- Dissociation
- Domestic violence
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self esteem
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Workplace issues
Training and background
| Register | BACP |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 10 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | United Kingdom |
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Online support options
Existential approaches and online therapy
Existential Therapy looks at the big questions people face - meaning, choice and responsibility. It helps when someone feels stuck, unsure about life direction, or overwhelmed by guilt or shame. Work is conversational and encourages reflection on values and what matters most.Matthew uses this approach to help people name their concerns and decide which issues to tackle first. The therapist and client work together to find a way forward that fits the person's goals and everyday life. Choosing the right approach is collaborative and may change as progress is made.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs. Video is useful for a full face-to-face style conversation. Phone sessions can be quieter and need less bandwidth. Live chat or messaging can work for shorter check-ins, written reflection or when being on camera feels difficult. These options aim to make therapy more flexible and easier to fit around work, family and other commitments.
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