- Client-centred focus
- Trilingual sessions
- Practical guidance
About Mati
Mati Ma is a counsellor and psychotherapist who helps people with relationship strain, low self-esteem, career uncertainty, anxiety and depression. He also supports those dealing with compassion fatigue, stress, sleeping difficulties and intimacy-related concerns. Mati speaks English, Mandarin and Cantonese and works with people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
He uses a straightforward style in sessions. He listens closely and follows the person's lead to understand what matters most. Conversations focus on day-to-day choices, patterns in relationships, and small changes that can ease pressure.
Mati draws on Client-Centred Therapy to keep the session focused on the client's experience. That means he offers a respectful, non-judgemental space and reflects back what he hears so people can find their own solutions. He also brings experience from youth work and conflict-resolution roles when relevant.
His background includes roles as a behavioural interventionist and school youth worker in Canada, and work as a school counsellor in Scotland before practising in London. He has three years' experience as a counsellor and holds BACP, which is noted as a professional credential.
People often come for help with family of origin issues, attachment and abandonment concerns, codependency, communication problems, and coping with life changes. Mati aims to make sessions feel practical and grounded, so small steps can lead to clearer thinking and steadier routines.
How client-centred work translates to online therapy
Mati commonly uses Client-Centred Therapy, which means the therapist follows the client's pace and priorities. This approach focuses on listening, reflecting and helping people notice their own patterns. It can help with relationship problems, self-esteem and coping with life changes.He combines that listening approach with a background in youth work and conflict resolution to offer practical, culturally aware support. Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, try different ways of working, and agree a route that fits the client's needs and preferences.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, family commitments or travel, and can reduce time spent on commuting. It also allows for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight and can make accessing a trilingual counsellor more convenient for people who speak English, Mandarin or Cantonese.
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Experience
3+ years
Credentials
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Languages
English, Mandarin, Cantonese
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Mati support?
Mati works with people facing relationship worries, low self-esteem, career uncertainty, depression, anxiety and stress. He also supports those struggling with family issues, trauma, intimacy concerns and sleeping problems.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a client-centred style that focuses on the person's experience and goals. Sessions tend to be reflective and collaborative, aiming to uncover patterns and test small practical changes.
What relevant background does he bring to therapy?
Before practising as a counsellor he worked as a behavioural interventionist and school youth worker in Canada, and as a school counsellor in Scotland. He combines those experiences with his own immigrant background in his approach.
Which professional credential does he hold and where is he based?
He lists BACP as his credential and is based in the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be held in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English, Mandarin and Cantonese to accommodate different language needs.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are accepted, so people outside the UK may inquire about working together.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a session according to the therapist's availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.