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Joe Matthews

Counsellor, MBACP

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Bristol BS16
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Available both in-person and online
Bristol BS16
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Many of the people I work with are carrying something that hasn't been given proper space. Grief that others have grown uncomfortable with. A loss that doesn't have a name. A quiet disconnection from themselves that is hard to explain, let alone share. They may be navigating bereavement, the end of a relationship, a shift in identity, or a deep tiredness they cannot quite name. Some are experiencing suicidal ideation. What brings them here is a sense that something needs to be met, witnessed, and understood.
I specialise in grief and loss and ecotherapy, offering outdoor walk-and-talk therapy in Bristol and online counselling across the UK. My approach is integrative and person-centred. We work at your pace, following your lead. Nature is often part of the process, being outside settles the body and allows things to surface more gently.
Grief demands a witness. Someone who can stay present with what you are carrying, without needing it to be tidied up or resolved too quickly. If any of this resonates, you don't need to have the words ready or know where to begin. That is what the work is for.
Call or Joe Matthews now for a free 15 minute consultation - 01296 935743

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Bristol BS16

01296 935743
I offer online sessions across the UK and outdoor therapy in Bristol. Available weekdays, evenings, and weekend daytime, with flexibility.
£65 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Let's Connect 01296 935743
Photo of Joe Matthews, Counsellor, MBACP

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Bristol BS16

01296 935743
I offer online sessions across the UK and outdoor therapy in Bristol. Available weekdays, evenings, and weekend daytime, with flexibility.
£65 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions £65
  • Concession rate: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

Bank transfer, Cash, Visa

Insurance

  • Oxygen Professional Liability
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Online across the UK & outdoors in Bristol. Weekly, fortnightly or flexibly. First session £50, ongoing £65. 90-min Eco-therapy session is £80. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
Photo of Joe Matthews, Counsellor, MBACP
Joe Matthews
Counsellor, MBACP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 01296 935743
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Online across the UK & outdoors in Bristol. Weekly, fortnightly or flexibly. First session £50, ongoing £65. 90-min Eco-therapy session is £80. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
Photo of Joe Matthews, Counsellor, MBACP
Joe Matthews
Counsellor, MBACP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 01296 935743

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Membership with British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy Joe Matthews

    • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 1 year
  • Psychotherapeutic Counselling, Diploma, Graduated 2025

    • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from BACP Counselling / 2023
  • Diploma from BACP Psychotherapeutic Counselling / 2025
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I have experience working in bereavement services, schools, and third-sector mental health charities. This has involved supporting children, young people, and adults through grief, trauma, and emotional distress, offering a grounded and compassionate space to process difficult experiences.
Photo of Joe Matthews, Counsellor, MBACP
Joe Matthews
Counsellor, MBACP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 01296 935743
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I have experience working in bereavement services, schools, and third-sector mental health charities. This has involved supporting children, young people, and adults through grief, trauma, and emotional distress, offering a grounded and compassionate space to process difficult experiences.
Photo of Joe Matthews, Counsellor, MBACP
Joe Matthews
Counsellor, MBACP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 01296 935743

Specialties and Expertise

Expertise

  • Addiction
  • ADHD
  • Alcohol Use
  • Anxiety
  • Autism
  • Bereavement
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Men's Issues
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Spirituality
  • Substance Use
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Trauma and PTSD
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I work with grief and loss, anxiety, trauma, and feeling overwhelmed. My approach is trauma-informed and can include nature-based therapy. We explore your experience together, helping you process emotions, find clarity, and feel more grounded and connected.
Photo of Joe Matthews, Counsellor, MBACP
Joe Matthews
Counsellor, MBACP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 01296 935743
"
I work with grief and loss, anxiety, trauma, and feeling overwhelmed. My approach is trauma-informed and can include nature-based therapy. We explore your experience together, helping you process emotions, find clarity, and feel more grounded and connected.
Photo of Joe Matthews, Counsellor, MBACP
Joe Matthews
Counsellor, MBACP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 01296 935743

Client Focus

Age

Preteen , 
Teen , 
Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Age

Preteen , 
Teen , 
Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
  • Eco-therapy
  • Existential
  • Gestalt
  • Humanistic
  • Integrative
  • Person-Centred
  • Psychodynamic
  • Trauma Focused
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My approach follows your lead. We pause when needed and notice what is present. Not just in your thoughts, but in your body and breathing. I don't try to fix or reframe; I help you understand your experience at a pace that feels safe. I also work with those experiencing suicidal thoughts, with care, steadiness, and without judgement.
Photo of Joe Matthews, Counsellor, MBACP
Joe Matthews
Counsellor, MBACP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 01296 935743
"
My approach follows your lead. We pause when needed and notice what is present. Not just in your thoughts, but in your body and breathing. I don't try to fix or reframe; I help you understand your experience at a pace that feels safe. I also work with those experiencing suicidal thoughts, with care, steadiness, and without judgement.
Photo of Joe Matthews, Counsellor, MBACP
Joe Matthews
Counsellor, MBACP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 01296 935743

Location

Primary Location

Bristol BS16

01296 935743

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I offer online sessions across the UK and outdoor therapy in Bristol. Available weekdays, evenings, and weekend daytime, with flexibility.
Photo of Joe Matthews, Counsellor, MBACP
Joe Matthews
Counsellor, MBACP
Call for a free consultation now - 01296 935743
"
I offer online sessions across the UK and outdoor therapy in Bristol. Available weekdays, evenings, and weekend daytime, with flexibility.
Photo of Joe Matthews, Counsellor, MBACP
Joe Matthews
Counsellor, MBACP
Call for a free consultation now - 01296 935743