Jason Matia

Jason Matia is an AASW counsellor who focuses on practical, down-to-earth therapy. He helps people manage stress and anxiety, talk through family conflict, and work through trauma and abuse. He also supports those struggling with self-esteem, motivation and confidence. With six years of experience, Jason aims to make sessions feel straightforward and approachable. He creates a calm space where people can say what they think and feel without judgement. The first steps can feel hard, and he recognises the courage that takes. Jason uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centred Therapy in his work. He helps people notice unhelpful thoughts, choose actions that match their values, and build small, steady habits that make day-to-day life easier. Sessions are collaborative and paced to suit each person. He also pays attention to attachment and relationship patterns, body image concerns, codependency and communication problems. Practical topics like caregiving stress, fatherhood issues, divorce and separation, and first responder stress are included in his experience. People often come for help with guilt, shame, isolation and loneliness, or to recover from domestic violence and family problems. Jason aims to help people find clearer choices and regain a sense of control over ordinary life. He encourages a step-by-step approach to change and learning new ways to cope. If you are thinking about starting, Jason invites you to take the small next step and begin the matching process. He supports people in finding a workable path forward that fits their life and goals.

How ACT and Client-Centred Work Online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match what matters to them. It is often used for anxiety, stress, low mood and difficulties with motivation. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on a respectful, non-judgemental conversation where the therapist follows the person's lead and helps them find their own solutions. It is useful for building confidence and processing emotional concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jason will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit best with their goals and preferences. He adapts the pace and exercises to match what the person needs and checks in regularly to make sure the approach feels helpful.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They can also make it simpler to stay connected across different locations and to practice skills between meetings.