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Matthew Brooks
Registered Member MBACP
Contact information
- Phone number
- 07865521614
Features
- Flexible hours available
- Concessionary rates
Availability
Online Sessions :
Weekdays (Weds - Fri): 6pm – 9pm
In Person Sessions
Saturday : 10am to 1pm
About me and my therapy practice
I am an Integrative - relational counsellor specialising in addiction with an interest in trauma, and run my private practice from locations in Weybridge and Guildford. I offer a trauma informed, supportive, empathetic non-judgemental space for you to explore and work through the thoughts, feelings and behaviours that are affecting you. Drawing upon a range of psychotherapeutic perspectives and techniques I create something that is tailored for you and your needs. Being a relational counsellor means that I have a focus on the ‘therapeutic relationship’ that develops between us and may use aspects of what happens within that relationship to help you explore and understand what is happening for you.
Scott peck opens his book ‘The road less travelled’ with the words “Life is difficult”. Written in the 70’s these words are no less true today, perhaps even more so. Maybe something has happened recently that is overwhelming you and you are struggling, or it could be that life has been difficult in some ways for a long time. Perhaps you are finding that the coping strategies that you have been using, which may include drugs and alcohol are no longer effective and have become part of the problem. I am here to help you find ways to move forwards, beyond your current struggles and to make the changes that support you in your life.
Above all else, a session with me is a time for you to talk about you, your life and anything that is troubling you. All parts of you, including those bits that you may struggle to be with or acknowledge, are welcome.
Practice description
Before becoming a counsellor, I had a twenty-year career in science and technology, the last decade of which was paralleled with my own personal journey of change and growth. I understand that change and progress can be something that happens quite quickly –sometimes in response to life events – and also something that may develops and evolve slowly over time. This process can be frightening, painful and upsetting, but also cathartic, liberating and inspiring. When working together I will be with you to support you throughout this process.
Through my work within an NHS GP Surgery, and the charitable sector supporting adult carers, I have helped clients with a wide range of issues, including anxiety; bereavement, loss and grief; confidence; insomnia; stress; and relationship difficulties.
My areas of special interest include addiction and trauma and I am currently part of the team delivering the 28 day Addiction Treatment Programme at The Priory Woking. I am familiar with the 12-step recovery program and the many fellowships that owe their existence to AA, and can work with the challenges that may emerge during early and long-term sobriety. I have recently completed training with the Laurel Centre to work with Sex Addiction and I am currently in my first year of training to work in a body focussed somatic approach to trauma and where / when appropriate can introduce Somatic Experiencing (SE) techniques to our work that will help you to promote grounding, calming and regulation of your nervous system / emotional activation.
My first session
I know how hard it can be to make that first call to ask for help from a therapist you don’t know and remember well my nervousness when doing the same – it was one of the hardest things I’ve done, yet ultimately one of the most rewarding and life affirming.
I offer an initial 15-20 minute free telephone consultation in which we can discuss what brings you to seek help, and what you can expect from me as your counsellor. During this call, we can start to get a feel for how we might work together and whether we are a good fit, before booking an initial counselling session. Please contact me and I will arrange a time to call you back.
In our first session together, we will look in more depth at what has you seeking help at this time, discuss your goals and whether this might be best met through brief, time limited or open-ended, long term work. This may take more than an initial session to clarify, and it is not uncommon to start working on one area of concern and for another to emerge. Whether we decide on short or long-term counselling, this will be regularly reviewed and is flexible to meet your needs.
At the end of the first session, we will agree on whether / how we will work together and book in your next session. So far as possible, sessions will be at the same time / day of the week and are typically on a weekly or fortnightly basis.
What I can help with
Addictions, Anxiety, Bereavement, Depression, Health related issues, Loss, Redundancy, Relationships, Self esteem, Stress, Work related issues
Types of therapy
Brief therapy, Humanistic, Integrative, Person centred, Phenomenological, Psychodynamic, Relational
Clients I work with
Adults, Older adults, Trainees
How I deliver therapy
Long term sessions, Long-term face-to-face work, Online therapy, Short term sessions, Short-term face-to-face work, Time-limited
Languages spoken
English
Features
- Flexible hours available
- Concessionary rates
Availability
Online Sessions :
Weekdays : ( Fri): 6:30pm-8:30pm
In Person Sessions
Monday : 7pm - 9pm
Wednesday : 7pm - 9pm
Thursday : 7pm - 9pm
Saturday : 1pm - 3pm
I may have additional evening availability outside of these hours please contact me to if i can fit you in at a time that works for you
About me and my therapy practice
I am an Integrative - relational counsellor specialising in addiction with an interest in trauma, and run my private practice from locations in Weybridge and Guildford. I offer a trauma informed, supportive, empathetic non-judgemental space for you to explore and work through the thoughts, feelings and behaviours that are affecting you. Drawing upon a range of psychotherapeutic perspectives and techniques I create something that is tailored for you and your needs. Being a relational counsellor means that I have a focus on the ‘therapeutic relationship’ that develops between us and may use aspects of what happens within that relationship to help you explore and understand what is happening for you.
Scott peck opens his book ‘The road less travelled’ with the words “Life is difficult”. Written in the 1970’s these words are no less true today, perhaps even more so. Maybe something has happened recently that is overwhelming you and you are struggling, or it could be that life has been difficult in some ways for a long time. Perhaps you are finding that the coping strategies that you have been using, which may include drugs and alcohol are no longer effective and have become part of the problem. I am here to help you find ways to move forwards, beyond your current struggles and to make the changes that support you in your life.
Practice description
Before becoming a counsellor, I had a twenty-year career in science and technology, the last decade of which was paralleled with my own personal journey of change and growth. I understand that change and progress can be something that happens quite quickly – sometimes in response to life events – and also something that may develops and evolve slowly over time. This process can be frightening, painful and upsetting, but also cathartic, liberating and inspiring. When working together I will be with you to support you throughout this process.
Through my work within an NHS GP Surgery, and the charitable sector supporting adult carers, I have helped clients with a wide range of issues, including anxiety; bereavement, loss and grief; confidence; insomnia; stress; and relationship difficulties.
My areas of special interest include addiction and trauma and I am currently part of the team delivering the 28 day Addiction Treatment Programme at The Priory Hospital, Woking. I am familiar with the 12-step recovery program and the many fellowships that owe their existence to AA, and can work with the challenges that may emerge during early and long-term sobriety. I have recently completed training with the Laurel Centre to work with Sex Addiction and will shortly commence the second year of training in Somatic Experiencing - a body focussed somatic approach to trauma. Where and when appropriate I can introduce Somatic Experiencing (SE) techniques to our work that over time can help you to find relief from distressing symptoms of trauma.
Whilst completing my Somatic Experiencing training i am offering SE sessions at a reduced rate of £45 per session
My first session
I know how hard it can be to make that first call to ask for help from a therapist you don’t know and remember well my nervousness when doing the same – it was one of the hardest things I’ve done, yet ultimately one of the most rewarding and life affirming.
I offer an initial 15-20 minute free telephone consultation in which we can discuss what brings you to seek help, and what you can expect from me as your counsellor. During this call, we can start to get a feel for how we might work together and whether we are a good fit, before booking an initial counselling session. Please contact me and I will arrange a time to call you back.
In our first session together, we will look in more depth at what has you seeking help at this time, discuss your goals and whether this might be best met through brief, time limited or open-ended, long term work. This may take more than an initial session to clarify, and it is not uncommon to start working on one area of concern and another emerge. Whether we decide on short or long-term counselling, this will be regularly reviewed and is flexible to meet your needs.
At the end of the first session, we will agree on whether / how we will work together and book in your next session. So far as possible, sessions will be at the same time / day of the week and are typically on a weekly or fortnightly basis.
What I can help with
Abuse, Addictions, Anger management, Anxiety, Bereavement, Depression, Health related issues, Loss, Men's issues, Mood disorder, Obsessions, Post-traumatic stress, Redundancy, Relationships, Self esteem, Service veterans, Sex-related issues, Stress, Substance Dependency, Trauma, Work related issues
Types of therapy
Behavioural, Brief therapy, CBT, Cognitive, Eclectic, Gestalt, Humanistic, Integrative, Person centred, Psychodynamic, Relational
Clients I work with
Adults, Older adults, Trainees
How I deliver therapy
Long term sessions, Long-term face-to-face work, Online therapy, Short term sessions, Short-term face-to-face work, Time-limited
Languages spoken
English