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Matthew Costello, BACP

Matthew Costello is a person-centred counsellor who works in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

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About Matthew

Matthew Costello is a person-centred counsellor who works in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). He aims to offer a calm, respectful space where people can talk through what is worrying them and notice their strengths.

Matthew presents as empathetic and steady in session, helping people take practical next steps when life feels hard. He draws on experience with a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, addictions, depression and relationship challenges.

Background and approach

He also supports people dealing with grief, trauma and issues around intimacy and self‑esteem. Neurodiversity and ADHD are mentioned as part of his background, and he is experienced in working with related mental health tensions. Matthew uses a person-centred approach that keeps the person’s priorities at the centre of the work.

Sessions focus on listening, exploring choices and building coping strategies that suit everyday life. Conversations are grounded and straightforward, aimed at helping people make small, realistic changes. Over three years he has supported people with career worries, parenting strain, eating and sleeping difficulties, and challenges such as addiction or panic attacks.

He also offers help with life transitions, midlife concerns and issues men often raise. The emphasis is on practical support and gentle encouragement. To begin, people complete a short questionnaire and are matched before scheduling.

Matthew offers sessions in English using a range of online formats so people can find an option that fits their routine.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	406818	October 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

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Person-centred care and online therapy

Matthew works from a person-centred perspective that focuses on what matters to the individual. This approach emphasises listening and respect, helping people to clarify their priorities and choose goals that feel achievable. It is useful for issues such as low self‑esteem, relationship worries and coping with life changes.

He also applies practical, evidence-based techniques to build coping skills and manage symptoms like anxiety or panic. These techniques involve breaking problems into smaller steps, practising new responses and developing routines that reduce overwhelm. They can help with sleep problems, panic attacks, addiction-related behaviours and day-to-day stress management.

Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will work with the person to test what helps, adapt methods where needed and focus on what feels most useful. That way the work evolves to match changing needs and goals.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to give flexibility. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier to fit into a break, and chat or text messaging work well for shorter check-ins or when writing feels more comfortable. Many people find online therapy makes it simpler to sustain regular work alongside everyday life.

Frequently asked

What concerns does he help with?

He supports a wide range of issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, addictions and relationship difficulties. Additional focus areas include parenting, grief, trauma, ADHD and problems with sleep or eating.

What is his therapeutic style like?

He follows a person-centred approach that keeps the individual’s goals central. Sessions prioritise listening, reflection and practical steps people can try between meetings.

What experience does he bring?

He has three years of practice supporting people with mental health tensions and neurodiversity challenges. That time has involved work with issues from panic attacks to addiction and life transitions.

What credentials and location are listed?

He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP. His practice is based in the United Kingdom.

Which languages and international arrangements apply?

Sessions are offered in English. He does not accept international clients at this time.

What session formats are offered?

Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. This lets people choose the format that fits their schedule and needs.

How are fees handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and is billed through a subscription model. The subscription can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start working with him?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. You will then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.