Therapist
Mati Ma
BACP
Experienced BACP counsellor focused on relationships
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- Relationship support
- Person-centred approach
- Speaks Mandarin
About Mati
Mati uses a direct, person-focused way of working. Sessions centre on the person’s experience and the relationship between counsellor and client. Conversations aim to make difficult feelings clearer and to help people try new ways of coping in daily life. He speaks English, Mandarin and Cantonese.
He brings three years of formal experience as a BACP practitioner. Earlier roles included work in schools and youth services in Canada and Scotland, and work as a behavioural interventionist. Those roles shaped his practical approach to supporting people through stress and relationship conflict.
Mati draws on his own background as an immigrant between Hong Kong, Canada and the UK to inform how he listens and responds. He aims for straightforward sessions where concerns are named and manageable steps are explored. He encourages clients to set realistic goals for change.
People can expect a calm, conversational style that focuses on what matters to them now. The emphasis is on making sense of feelings, improving communication, and finding everyday ways to reduce distress. For language needs, he can work in Mandarin and Cantonese as well as English.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Mandarin, Cantonese
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How Client-Centred Work Translates Online
Mati uses Client-Centred Therapy, which centres the conversation on the client’s feelings and priorities. The counsellor listens closely and helps the person name their emotions. This approach can be useful for relationship issues, anxiety, low mood and problems with self-esteem.He also brings practical experience from youth work and behavioural support, which adds a focus on everyday coping steps. That means sessions often move from talking to trying small, doable changes between meetings. Clients can expect a collaborative process where goals are set together and adjusted as needs change.
Finding the right approach is part of working together. Mati will help clients compare options and decide what feels most helpful based on their goals and circumstances. The choice of methods and pace is shaped by the person’s preferences.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow quieter check-ins when people need shorter meetings. It can also allow people to see a therapist who speaks their language even if they live elsewhere.
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Frequently asked questions
What issues does Mati commonly help with?
He supports people with relationship problems, low self-esteem, career concerns, anxiety, depression, stress and sleep difficulties, plus trauma and compassion fatigue.
What is his style of therapy like?
He uses a Client-Centred Therapy approach that focuses on the person in front of him and their experience. Sessions aim to clarify feelings and explore practical steps for change.
What experience does he bring to sessions?
He has three years of practice as a BACP practitioner and earlier roles in schools and youth services in Canada and Scotland that inform his work with clients.
Where is he based and what credential does he hold?
He works from the United Kingdom and is listed with the BACP as provided in his profile.
Which languages can sessions be offered in?
Sessions are offered in English, Mandarin and Cantonese.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He accepts international clients according to the details supplied in his profile.
How are sessions paid for and priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time as noted in the profile.
How do I begin working with Mati?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling a session according to the therapist's availability.
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