- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship problems
- Trauma and abuse
About Matthew
Matthew Kahn is a PACFA counsellor practising in Australia with three years of clinical experience. He works with adults who feel stuck by stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, low self‑esteem and depression. He focuses on helping people who are questioning what comes next after a change in work, relationships or health.
Matthew talks through what matters to each person and looks for strengths to build on. He treats clients as the expert on their own story while offering clear, practical ways to tackle day‑to‑day difficulties. Sessions often cover coping with overwhelming feelings and rebuilding confidence after painful events.
He also supports people facing specific issues such as abandonment, attachment concerns and avoidant personality patterns. Matthew works with people navigating sexual cultures including BDSM and kink, and with those managing blended family strain, caregiver stress, chronic illness or chronic pain. He can help people who are struggling with addiction, domestic violence histories, control and commitment difficulties, and family of origin problems.
Matthew uses evidence‑based therapeutic techniques suited to each person’s goals. Conversations aim to be straightforward and focused on small, achievable changes. He encourages clear communication and practical steps people can try between sessions.
Sessions are conducted in English. Matthew does not work with international clients. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule an initial session through the service's online booking flow.
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions work
Matthew uses evidence‑based therapeutic techniques to address stress, anxiety, depression and relationship concerns. Cognitive‑behavioural approaches focus on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing small behaviour changes to reduce anxiety and lift mood. Trauma‑informed strategies concentrate on stabilisation, building coping skills and gradual processing of distressing experiences to lessen their impact on daily life.Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Matthew will discuss different methods with each person and adapt his style to fit the client’s goals, preferences and the specific difficulties they bring. That process can involve trying an approach for a few sessions and adjusting if needed.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around work, medical appointments or caregiving duties. It can also allow shorter check‑ins, sessions without video when that suits, or a way to maintain contact between face‑to‑face appointments. These practical benefits can help people keep continuity of support while managing busy or changing lives.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self‑esteem problems and depression, plus related areas such as attachment and family of origin issues.
How does he approach feeling stuck or directionless?
Matthew treats each person as the expert on their life and looks for strengths to build on. He offers practical techniques to manage overwhelming feelings and to try between sessions.
What 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 listed with PACFA and practises in Australia.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside Australia work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions operate via a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
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 flow.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.