Colette Mattos

Online Sessions

Tuesday - 6pm - 9pm

Wednesday - 6pm - 9pm

Friday - 6pm - 9pm

Saturday - 5pm - 8pm

In person Sessions

Available Saturday am in Clapham, London (depending on availability)

I am an integrative counsellor who provides counselling and psychotherapy, specialising in attachment and inner child work. My approach draws on different therapies, with a focus on understanding how early experiences shape current challenges. I create a safe, supportive space for clients to explore their past and build self-awareness.

I work with adults who have grown up with emotionally unavailable or inconsistent caregivers or where parents were loving but you still felt that you shouldn't be sad or angry.   Childhood experiences even ones that you feel were healthy can impact self-esteem, trust, and relationships in adulthood. My goal is to help clients see how these early experiences influence their current thoughts, feelings, and behaviours.

In sessions, I use a mix of psychodynamic and person-centred approaches to build a warm, understanding relationship. I also use parts work, CBT techniques, and mindfulness to help clients manage emotions, develop healthier coping skills, and find balance. Between sessions, I may suggest journaling to support reflection and growth.

Inner child work is at the heart of what I do, helping clients connect with and heal their younger, vulnerable selves. This work can bring strong emotions, but it is vital for breaking negative cycles and learning self-compassion.

In our sessions, we start by talking about the problem you are facing, its history, and any triggers. This helps us understand what causes the issue and what keeps it going. We’ll also look at what you’ve tried in the past, what worked, and what didn’t, so we can see your patterns more clearly.

Each session begins with a quick check-in to see how your week has been and if there are any new concerns. Then, we’ll focus on the main topic for the session, whether that’s understanding current challenges, looking at thought patterns, or connecting emotions to past experiences. We’ll work together to identify unhelpful beliefs or habits and come up with new ways to manage them.

We may also use mindfulness techniques to help you stay present and calm. I’ll provide tools to help you regulate your emotions and build resilience. The goal is to help you gain understanding, develop healthier coping skills, and make lasting positive changes.

We focus on your relationship patterns, attachment styles, and how past experiences influence how you relate to others. Together, we’ll work on building confidence, improving communication skills, and creating healthier, more fulfilling connections.

If you’re a parent, we’ll also explore how your childhood experiences may affect your parenting and the relationship with your child. I’ll help you understand your triggers and provide tools for handling difficult situations, building healthier connections with your child, and setting boundaries that work for both of you.

I offer a free 20-minute phone call so we can get to know each other and see how I can help. In our first session, we will do an assessment and set a clear goal for your therapy. This helps guide our work and keep us focused on what you want to achieve.

At the start, we will track your mood in terms of anxiety and depression. I may also use CORE (Clinical Outcomes in Routine Evaluation), which is a tool that helps track your well-being and progress over time. This shows how your mood and mental health improve during therapy.

Between sessions, I might suggest journaling to help you reflect and stay connected to what we are working on. This can support you to gain more insight into your thoughts and feelings.

You can expect a safe and supportive space and a collaborative approach where we regularly check your progress together and adjust our focus to keep moving towards your goals.

I currently have availability for supervision sessions on the following days 

From January 2025:

Monday 6 pm - 9 pm

Tuesday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Thursday: 10:00 am – 9 pm

Sessions are available online 

Are you a newly qualified counsellor looking to build your private practice, enhance your skills, and strengthen your confidence? I am a trainee supervisor offering holistic supervision tailored to meet your specific needs as you grow into your role as a counsellor.

As a trainee supervisor, I bring fresh insights from my training combined with my extensive counselling experience.  My supervision practice is supported by an experienced supervisor, ensuring the highest standards of quality and ethical practice.

If you're looking for a supervisor who understands the challenges of starting and growing private practice and who will support you in building a strong foundation for your career, I’d love to work with you.

About Me:

I am a qualified integrative counsellor with extensive experience working with adults and young people, I specialise in helping counsellors develop their confidence and skills when working with clients. My integrative approach combines various therapeutic modalities, including person-centred, psychodynamic, and CBT mindfulness techniques, to support you in exploring and growing your practice.

I am trained to work with both online and in-person counsellors, and I understand the unique dynamics and challenges of each format. While my supervision is primarily offered online for flexibility and convenience, I also provide in-person supervision in Clapham, S W London for those who prefer face-to-face support, available at a slightly higher fee.

My supervision style is holistic and rooted in the belief that growth happens in a supportive, reflective space. I provide a non-judgemental environment where you can:

Reflect deeply on your client work and therapeutic practice.

Explore challenges, ethical dilemmas, and professional boundaries.

Develop greater confidence, self-awareness, and resilience as a counsellor.

Build the tools you need to create meaningful and transformative therapeutic relationships.

I have over 10 years of experience working with individual clients and families.  I specialise in helping clients work through childhood struggles that impact their current relationships, low self-esteem, depression, and anxiety. In addition.

This combined experience enables me to provide supervision that is empathetic, insightful, and tailored to the unique needs of counsellors working with similar issues. I will use the 7-Eyed Model of Supervision to guide our sessions. This model helps us explore your work with clients from different angles, ensuring you feel supported, confident, and equipped to grow in your practice.

The 7-Eyed Model of Supervision Explained

The Client:

We explore what the client is experiencing and bringing to therapy.

Your Work with the Client:

We reflect on the techniques and approaches you use.

The Relationship Between You and the Client:

We look at how you and your client interact and connect.

Your Personal Reflections:

We consider how your thoughts, feelings, or experiences might affect your work.

The Relationship Between You and Me:

We check how our supervision relationship supports your growth.

My Reflections as a Supervisor:

I reflect on how I can best support you.

The Bigger Picture:

We think about wider influences, like ethics, culture, or work settings, that affect your practice.

This model ensures we cover everything you need to feel supported and improve your work with clients. If you're interested, feel free to get in touch!

Our first session is an opportunity to explore how I can best support you in your work as a counsellor. During this session, we will discuss the type of support you're looking for and how my supervision approach can meet your needs.   I offer a free 30-minute session.  If you decide to proceed you can choose from two options:

Online:

90 minutes for £30

60 minutes for £20

In Person:

6o minutes for £30

In addition to discussing your client work, we can cover a range of topics, including:

Ethical issues and challenges in counselling

Growing and managing your private practice

Practical advice on running a private practice, including business and technology tips

This session is a relaxed, supportive space to help you feel confident about moving forward. Let me know if you'd like to book a free call!