Mati Ma, BACP
Mati Ma is a counsellor and psychotherapist based in the United Kingdom who helps people with relationship strain, low self-esteem, career worries, depression and anxiety.
About Mati
Mati Ma is a counsellor and psychotherapist based in the United Kingdom who helps people with relationship strain, low self-esteem, career worries, depression and anxiety. He also supports those coping with trauma and abuse, compassion fatigue, sleep problems and major life changes. Mati communicates in English, Mandarin and Cantonese to reach a broad range of clients.
He uses a direct, person-centred style in sessions. Conversations focus on what matters to the client.
Background and approach
Mati listens for patterns in relationships, attachment and communication, then helps clients test small changes that can feel manageable. Mati blends practical counselling with skills gained from conflict resolution work. His background includes roles in schools and youth services across Canada, Scotland and the UK.
That experience informs how he works with family issues and caregiver stress. He holds BACP as a listed credential and has three years of professional experience specifically as a counsellor and psychotherapist in the UK context. Sessions are offered in multiple formats to suit different schedules and needs.
People who prefer conversational, client-led therapy tend to find his approach clear and straightforward. He aims to help clients feel more able to cope, communicate and make choices that fit their life circumstances.
Details from the counsellor's public professional profile · registration number listed
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| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 396347 | August 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
Everything Mati lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Fertility issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Immigration issues
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Ways of working Mati names
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Client-centred care and online options
Client-Centred Therapy places the person at the heart of sessions. The therapist listens carefully, reflects what they hear, and helps clients set their own pace and goals. This approach suits relationship issues, attachment concerns and people working through trauma or life changes.Mati’s background in counselling and conflict resolution means sessions often mix calm listening with practical steps. He will work collaboratively to identify what matters most and try small changes that are manageable outside sessions. Choosing the right approach is part of the work together and will be reviewed as needs evolve.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and non-verbal cues. Phone sessions can work better when bandwidth is limited or a quieter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging suit shorter check-ins, ongoing thought processing, or when people prefer writing to speaking.
These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family responsibilities and different time zones. Registered or accredited professionals can use these formats to keep continuity of care while adapting to each person’s life and goals.
Frequently asked
What issues does Mati commonly address?
Mati works with relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, career stress, depression and anxiety. He also supports people dealing with trauma and abuse, family problems, sleep issues and major life changes.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a client-centred style that follows the person’s lead and focuses on their priorities. Sessions aim to identify patterns and try small, practical changes rather than imposing a fixed plan.
What relevant experience does he bring?
His background includes work in behavioural intervention and school counselling across Canada, Scotland and the UK. That experience shapes how he approaches family and communication difficulties.
What credentials and location details apply?
He lists BACP as a credential and practises from the United Kingdom. The profile records three years of experience as a counsellor and psychotherapist in the UK context.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, Mandarin and Cantonese to accommodate different language preferences.
What session formats does he use online?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to give clients different ways to connect and work through issues.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and the therapist subscription model. Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a course of therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to the therapist’s availability.