Matthew Benjamin

My name is Matthew Benjamin, and I am a psychotherapeutic counsellor. I am currently undertaking an MSc in Transactional Analysis Psychotherapy. I also work for St. Joseph’s Hospice bereavement counselling service. In my private practice I see clients with a wide range of emotional and mental health related issues for counselling sessions. These include anxiety, depression, addiction, grief and loss, relationship, work issues, stress, and low self esteem.

I worked in the music industry for over thirty years prior to training to become a psychotherapist. It has given me a wide and varied range of life experiences which I feel enhance my abilities to work in this field, including:

●      a good sensitivity to boundaries

●      a capacity to listen attentively over long periods of time

●      understanding the importance of patience and unconditional positive regard

●      the ability to listen empathically, without passing judgement

●      creating and maintaining positive working relationships 

The demands of my occupation in the music industry affected my well being in many areas of my life, and I sought out therapy over fifteen years ago. The work I have done and continued to do with my therapist has shaped me, guided me, and facilitated my journey in such a positive way. It has led me to study psychotherapy, and working with others, both in the music and entertainment industries and from all walks of life.

I offer a safe, comfortable  environment in which we will work together. Over the course of our sessions we will contract to explore what your goals and difficulties are, and what may be stopping you from reaching or overcoming them. We will explore how you feel, think and behave in regard to yourself, and others, and how making positive changes can benefit you. Your therapy will be specifically curated for you to reach a place of deeper understanding and facilitate your growth in a nurturing space.