Welcome

Matt Short photography

Matt Short photography

I’m always a bit unsure how much of myself to reveal on a website; too little and people may be understandably wary; too much and it becomes about me when the client is first and foremost. I’m working face to face @ Sage Therapy Centre and online from my home in West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire. I am open to working with anyone, though my strengths are in supporting those with anxiety, troubling thoughts and and low self worth. These are issues that have affected me personally but I’ve been able to make huge changes to my mindset and I’m able to negotiate feelings of self doubt when they come (no one feels confident all the time!). Using ACT has opened up my eyes to the possibility for change within each of us. I can finally accept myself for who I am in a way I never thought possible before. This has had a positive impact on my relationships with family and friends. I forgive my ‘faults’ and my mistakes. I’m not afraid of criticism as it doesn’t impact upon my inner self. I feel a sense of pride and worth in who I am. I believe that everyone has the right and privilege to know that feeling and think “you know what, I’m ok”.

I practise a form of Person-Centred counselling that is based around many ideas and principles. The main one being for me- ‘You know you best’. The ACT I practice is a supplementary guide to your inner compass rather than a didactic template we must follow. If you want somebody to accept you as you, I could be the right counsellor for you.

Qualifications and experience

  • PGDip in Counselling and Psychotherapy (Keele University 2020).

  • ACT certified practitioner (July 2025).

  • Certified Systemic child-focused practice (Institute of Family Therapy).

  • MBACP (Registered Member of the BACP). I ahere to the BACPs guidelines on ethics.

  • Fully insured

  • Can work inside or outside.

  • Can work online having completed a BACP and Open University introductory course to online working.

  • Voulnteer counsellor for ISAS

  • Previous experience counselling bereaved children for the Children’s Bereavement Centre.

Accepting the things we dislike about ourselves is as important as celebrating our qualities.