Matthew Pitman, BACP

Matthew Pitman is a psychotherapist with ten years of clinical experience. He works with people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, trauma, grief and low self esteem. He helps clients make sense of difficult moments and consider what they might want to change in their lives.

Matthew uses conversation to help people name what is happening and to think through next steps. Sessions are a place to speak without judgement or shame. He aims to listen closely and respond plainly so clients can find clearer ways forward.

In practice he often supports people facing issues tied to abandonment, codependency and commitment worries. He also works with those having trouble with communication, control issues, dissociation or after experiences of domestic violence. Fatherhood issues, infidelity, guilt and shame, and feelings of isolation are also areas he addresses.

Matthew draws on existential therapy to focus on meaning, choice and personal values. That approach helps when people are searching for life purpose or facing significant life changes. He frames therapy around real choices and the practical steps that follow.

Sessions are offered in English and take place in the United Kingdom. Matthew is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, recorded as BACP. To start, a short matching questionnaire is completed and appointments are scheduled according to his availability.

Existential perspectives and online working

Existential Therapy looks at meaning, choice and responsibility in life. It helps when people feel stuck, face big life changes or are asking what matters to them. The approach encourages honest reflection about values and the practical decisions that follow.

Existential work often discusses how people respond to loss, isolation or uncertainty. It can be useful for those coping with grief, anxiety or experiences that shake their sense of self. Sessions aim to clarify what a person wants and to support steps towards those aims.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide whether existential ideas fit their needs, goals and preferences. That conversation shapes what is tried in early sessions and how progress is reviewed.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm available options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful because they fit around work and family commitments, reduce travel time and make it easier to maintain a regular schedule. If a shorter check-in or a session without video would suit your routine better, discuss this when you schedule so the therapist can suggest appropriate timings and lengths.