Mati Ma, BACP

Mati Ma is a counsellor and psychotherapist based in the United Kingdom. He supports people dealing with relationship strain, low self-esteem, career uncertainty, anxiety, depression, stress, compassion fatigue and midlife questions. He also helps those coping with trauma and abuse, intimacy concerns and sleep problems. Mati speaks English, Mandarin and Cantonese which can make sessions easier for multilingual clients.

He follows a Client-Centred Therapy approach. That means he focuses on listening, reflecting and helping people find their own solutions rather than directing them. Sessions tend to be conversational and paced to the individual. Mati draws on three years of counselling experience and his registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.

Mati's background includes years of work in schools and community settings across Canada, Scotland and the UK. That history informs his way of handling family issues, attachment concerns and abandonment worries. He uses practical tools to help with communication problems, coping with life changes and caregiver stress.

People can expect a calm, straightforward style in sessions. Mati aims to help clients clarify values, rebuild confidence and make changes that fit everyday life. He encourages open discussion about relationship patterns, identity and the pressures of work and family.

To begin, interested people follow the site's Start Therapy process and complete a short matching questionnaire. The therapist then coordinates scheduling and next steps based on what the client needs and prefers.

How Client-Centred Work Transfers Online

Client-Centred Therapy is built around attentive listening and helping people find their own path. In practice this means the therapist reflects what you say, asks gentle questions and helps you notice patterns. It can be useful for relationship difficulties, stress, low mood and coping with life transitions.

The approach emphasises the person's perspective and pace. Sessions focus on what matters to you, whether that is midlife re-evaluation, career choices or attachment concerns. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide what feels most helpful and adapt the style as needs and goals become clearer.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow quieter check-ins during a lunch break or between commitments. It can also suit people who prefer to use a device rather than attending in person. The therapist will discuss practical arrangements and scheduling when you begin so sessions can fit your everyday routine.