My name is Matthew Heatley-Swaine and I am an accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT) and supervisor based in Herne Bay, East Kent.
Book a sessionI have many years of experience helping people to live a more fulfilled life and become less limited by their anxiety, worry and stress. I specialize in treating anxiety, low self-esteem, work related burnout and trauma. I also have a particular interest in men’s mental health, breaking down the barriers for men seeking help and addressing difficult emotions. I offer assessment and treatment (video call and face to face sessions) for a wide range of mental health problems to people over the age of 16. You are able to contact me despite your location. If you are feeling low in mood, depressed, anxious, stressed or overwhelmed, I can support you in reducing your distress and work towards making meaningful changes in your life. I predominately use CBT but with a blend of several other therapy models. CBT is a talking therapy which can help you change unhelpful patterns of thinking and behaving. By understanding what maintains your difficulties, we will aim to address unhelpful cycles, leaving you feeling less distressed and more confident in managing in your own time once therapy ends. As everyone is entirely individual, therapy will be tailored to your needs, pace and circumstances. If you are struggling with your mental health and would like a safe, warm and compassionate place to explore and improve your difficulties, I am here to help. I have an Undergraduate degree in Psychology and a Post Graduate Diploma in CBT. Alongside my core training of CBT which can help people change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviour, I have also developed skills in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) which can be particularly helpful for trauma and a very critical mind. I am registered with the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) which means I am committed to a high standard of care.