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Mati Ma, BACP

Credentials
BACP
Experience
3 years
Practising in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Mandarin, Cantonese
Sessions
Online only
Client ages
Adults, 18 and over

Works with Relationship issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCompassion fatigue

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Mati Ma helps people facing relationship problems, low self-esteem, career uncertainty, anxiety, depression and stress. He also supports those struggling with trauma and abuse, intimacy-related concerns, sleep difficulties and major life changes. Mati's name appears here to make it clear who leads the work.

He uses straightforward conversation to understand what is most troubling. Sessions focus on what the person wants to change and on practical steps they can try between meetings.

Background and approach

Mati draws on three years of experience as a counsellor alongside earlier roles in youth work and school support. Mati brings a background of living and working across Hong Kong, Canada and the United Kingdom. That experience shapes how he understands culture, identity and migration.

He speaks English, Mandarin and Cantonese, so language can be part of the conversation when needed. His main approach is client-centred therapy. That means the person sets the pace and Mati offers active listening, reflection and gentle challenge to help people find their own solutions.

Sessions aim to build clearer self-understanding and healthier choices in relationships and daily life. People meet by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging. Those formats make it easier to fit therapy around work or family responsibilities.

To begin, a short matching questionnaire is completed and then sessions are scheduled to suit the person and the therapist.

How client-centred work translates to online therapy

Mati's primary approach is client-centred therapy, which means he listens closely and follows the person's lead. This method helps people who want clearer self-understanding, better communication and solutions that fit their daily life. His background supporting young people and school communities informs how he responds to stress, career worries and relationship strain. That experience helps when discussing the impact of culture, identity and migration on a person's choices and goals. Finding the right approach is part of the work and is decided together. Mati will talk through options and adjust sessions based on the person's needs, goals and preferences. The process is collaborative and paced to what feels useful for the individual. Online formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can work well when bandwidth is limited or a simpler check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging suit short updates or ongoing reflection between longer sessions. These options increase flexibility and accessibility for people balancing work, family or travel.
What issues does Mati focus on?
Mati supports people with relationships, anxiety, depression, stress and career concerns. He also helps with trauma, sleep problems and coping with big life changes.
What is his therapy style like?
He uses a client-centred approach that puts the person's needs first. Sessions centre on listening, reflection and practical steps to try between meetings.
What relevant background does he bring?
He has three years' experience as a counsellor and earlier roles in youth work and school support. He has lived and worked in Hong Kong, Canada and the UK.
Where is he based and what credentials does he hold?
He practises in the United Kingdom and holds BACP accreditation as documented.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, Mandarin and Cantonese to suit different language needs.
What session formats are available?
People can choose video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. Multiple formats allow flexible ways to work together.
How much do sessions cost?
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?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience
3 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English, Mandarin, Cantonese

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