- Client-centred support
- Mandarin and Cantonese
- UK based practice
About Mati
Mati Ma is a counsellor and psychotherapist who supports people facing relationship strain, anxiety, depression and major life changes. He also helps with self-esteem, career stress, sleep problems and compassion fatigue. Sessions are offered in English, Mandarin and Cantonese, and he works with international clients while based in the United Kingdom.
Mati follows a client-centred approach. He focuses on listening, reflecting and helping people make choices that suit their life. Conversations aim to be straightforward and practical, so people leave with clearer next steps rather than jargon.
He brings a background that spans Hong Kong, Canada and the UK. That lived experience shapes how he understands culture, migration and identity during therapy. Before moving into private practice he worked in schools and youth services, gaining hands-on experience with everyday family and school concerns.
Mati holds BACP registration, which is shown as BACP in his credentials. He has three years of experience in his current counselling and psychotherapy role and draws on longer-term work supporting young people and adults in educational settings.
People can expect calm, paced sessions that centre their concerns and priorities. The aim is to make sense of difficult feelings and find practical ways to cope. To begin, clients use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire to arrange sessions according to the therapist's schedule.
Client-centred care and online counselling
Mati practises Client-Centred Therapy, which means the therapist listens without judgement and reflects what matters to the person in front of him. This approach helps people who are dealing with relationship stresses, low self-esteem, anxiety or major life changes by focusing on their priorities and choices.The search for the right approach is collaborative. Mati will work with each person to decide what feels most helpful, checking in about goals and preferences as therapy progresses. That way the approach can shift if different support is needed over time.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm available options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit conversation into a busy week and to meet from different locations, including for international clients. It can also allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, or avoid travel when someone needs a prompt conversation between commitments. Registered or accredited professionals can help shape sessions around what works best for the individual's schedule and practical needs.
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Experience
3+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Mandarin, Cantonese
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Mati focus on?
Mati works with relationship issues, anxiety, depression and coping with life changes. He also supports people with self-esteem, career stress, sleep problems and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a client-centred style that emphasises listening and reflection. Sessions aim to help people make their own choices and leave with clear next steps.
What is Mati's professional background?
He has worked in youth and school settings since 2001, including roles as a behavioural interventionist and school counsellor. He now practises in a counselling and psychotherapy role in the UK.
What credentials does he hold and where is he based?
His listed credential is BACP and he practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages can sessions be held in?
Sessions are offered in English, Mandarin and Cantonese for both local and international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.