Andrew Matthews

I am a highly experienced BACP-Accredited therapist with a master's degree in Integrative Counselling & Psychotherapy, currently working on a doctorate in psychotherapy. My private practice based in Broadstairs continues my previous work in London helping people overcome difficult and challenging situations.

Whether your concern is recent, long-standing or an isolated event, I offer a confidential and non-judgemental environment where you are free to be yourself and express your genuine thoughts.

I tailor my approach to you and the issue at hand. This style of working celebrates you as a unique individual whilst focusing on those aspects of your life that you feel need attention.​

I work with a wide range of difficulties including struggles with addiction, compulsions, depression, shame, guilt and burnout.

My principal areas of interest are:

Relationships --- Issues concerning infidelity, trust and/or behaviour with partners, family or friends. 

Anger -- Investigating root causes and establishing coping strategies.

Anxiety --- Identifying underlining causes that are preventing you from leading a full and healthy life.

Self-Care --- Understanding personal needs and boundaries to improve self-awareness, self-esteem, self-worth and self-respect.

Perfectionism -- Examining reasons for obsessive/unrealistic goal setting, procrastination, fear of failure and inability to acknowledge being 'good enough'.

Well-being and happiness are possible. They sometimes just need the right professional support.

Training, qualifications & experience 

Master’s Degree with Merit in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy, University of Roehampton, London 

Degree with honours in Psychology, Birkbeck, London 

Diploma with Merit in Applied Psychology, Birkbeck, London

Member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS)