- Family of origin issues
- Attachment and abandonment
- Practical coping skills
About Matthew
Matthew Kahn is a PACFA-registered counsellor in Australia with three years' clinical experience. He works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression. Matthew focuses on practical ways to make day-to-day life feel more manageable.
Matthew encourages people to recognise their own resources and strengths. Sessions are conversational and aim to identify unhelpful patterns that started in earlier family life, including family of origin issues and attachment concerns. He also helps people who face abandonment worries, commitment doubts, or communication problems.
His practice includes support for people navigating blended family issues, caregiver strain, chronic illness or disability, and substance-related problems. He is open to discussing alternative sexual cultures such as BDSM and kink while keeping conversations direct and nonjudgemental. Matthew also works with those coping with control issues, feelings of emptiness, and co-morbidity of concerns.
In sessions he uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help clients build coping strategies and practical skills. He aims to translate insights into small steps people can use between appointments. Matthew places emphasis on clarifying goals and trying approaches that fit the person's daily life.
People who want to start are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and book their first appointment through the service. Sessions are conducted in English and Matthew does not accept international clients.
How Matthew uses evidence-based approaches online
Matthew draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people address ongoing patterns from family life and current stressors. One common approach is cognitive-based work that looks at negative thoughts and teaches practical skills to manage anxiety and low mood. This helps with day-to-day symptoms and decision-making under stress.Another useful strand is attachment-focused discussion, which examines how early relationships influence current closeness, boundaries and trust. Talking about these patterns can make it clearer why certain relationship dynamics repeat and what small changes might reduce conflict or distance.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Matthew will collaborate with each person to decide which techniques to try, based on their goals, preferences and what proves helpful in early sessions. That collaborative process means methods can be adjusted as therapy progresses.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving and medical appointments, and they often reduce travel time. They can also allow shorter check-ins when a quick review of progress is needed. Appropriately qualified counsellors can offer effective support through remote appointments, and Matthew will discuss practical arrangements when you begin.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kind of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and depression. The profile also lists family of origin issues and related topics such as attachment and abandonment.
What is his general approach in sessions?
Matthew uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focuses on practical coping strategies. Sessions are conversational and aim to identify repeated patterns from early family life.
How much experience does he have?
He has three years of clinical experience working with adults on the concerns listed in his profile.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with PACFA and is based in Australia.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions delivered?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How do I start working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the booking process.
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