Jason Matia, AASW

Jason Matia is an AASW social worker who uses a straightforward, person-centred way of working. He focuses on stress, anxiety, family issues, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression. He writes simply to make the first step feel doable and approachable.

Jason keeps sessions open and non-judgemental. He encourages people to talk through what matters to them and to set clear, achievable goals. He listens for values, strengths and practical steps that can be tried between sessions.

His approach draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Client-Centred Therapy. That means helping people notice difficult thoughts and feelings, then choose small actions that matter to them. It also means offering a warm, respectful space where the person leads the pace and focus.

Jason has six years of professional experience working in Australia. During that time he has helped people manage worry, improve communication, and cope after difficult experiences. He also supports people dealing with attachment issues, body image, caregiver stress and isolation.

He speaks English and Maori and aims to make therapy straightforward and practical. To start, he suggests a short conversation and a simple plan so people can see how counselling might fit their life.

How ACT and Client-Centred Work Online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting ruled by them. It focuses on identifying personal values and taking small, meaningful actions that align with those values, which can suit people facing anxiety, midlife reflection or low mood.

Client-Centred Therapy offers a listening, non-judgemental space where the person sets the pace. The therapist reflects what is said and supports the person to make their own decisions, which can help with self-esteem, family tensions and processing past hurt.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Jason will discuss these methods with each person and decide collaboratively which fits best based on needs and goals. He aims to adapt the style and pace so sessions feel useful and manageable.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also give flexibility for sessions around work or caregiving responsibilities without promising any single delivery method.