- Client-Centred Therapy
- Guilt and shame focus
- Speaks English Mandarin Cantonese
About Mati
Mati Ma is a BACP-registered counsellor and psychotherapist practising in the United Kingdom with three years of UK clinical experience. He works with adults on relationship concerns, self-esteem, career stress, depression, anxiety, compassion fatigue and trauma and abuse, and he lists guilt and shame among his focus areas.
Mati draws on Client-Centred Therapy and straightforward conversational work. Sessions aim to clarify what matters most and to talk through stuck patterns. He uses everyday language and practical steps rather than jargon.
His background includes roles as a behavioural interventionist, a Canadian school youth worker and a Scottish school counsellor, plus lived experience of moving between Hong Kong, Canada and the UK. That history informs how he thinks about cultural pressures and identity.
Mati works in English, Mandarin and Cantonese. He describes practical concerns such as sleep problems, intimacy-related issues, attachment and abandonment themes, and stress from caregiving or work. He also lists specific areas like autism and Asperger Syndrome, avoidant personality patterns, codependency and kink and alternative sex culture.
Sessions focus on listening, clarifying patterns and helping people try different ways of responding. He invites clients to explore how guilt or shame shows up in daily life and what small changes might ease that burden. Background and approach information is offered so people can decide if his style fits their needs.
How his counselling approaches work for online sessions
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person in front of the counsellor. It uses listening, gentle reflection and the client’s own priorities to guide each session. This approach can help with relationship problems, self-esteem, guilt and shame by making it easier to name difficult feelings and consider new responses.He treats finding the right approach as a collaborative process. The counsellor will talk with the client about goals, try a way of working for a few sessions, and adjust as needed. That means the method can shift if something else would suit a client's needs or preferences better.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can reduce travel, fit into a work break and allow people to meet from different locations or time zones. They also make it straightforward to access a counsellor who speaks English, Mandarin or Cantonese and who can work with issues like sleep problems, intimacy concerns, attachment and caregiver stress.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Mandarin, Cantonese
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does he work with?
He works with relationship problems, self-esteem, career stress, depression and anxiety, plus trauma and intimacy-related concerns. Guilt and shame are listed among the focus areas.
How does he approach guilt and shame?
He uses Client-Centred Therapy and conversational work to help people notice how guilt and shame affect choices. Sessions aim to clarify feelings and try small, practical changes.
What is his background and experience?
He has three years of UK clinical experience and previous roles as a behavioural interventionist, Canadian school youth worker and Scottish school counsellor.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, Mandarin and Cantonese.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
International clients are accepted. Confirm practical details such as time zones when arranging sessions.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What should I do to start working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule a first session.
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