Grounded, empowering, human.
Therapy for when you’re stuck, stressed, or simply asking: “Is this it?"
Grounded, empowering, human.
Therapy for when you’re stuck, stressed, or simply asking: “Is this it?"
about me
Psychologist. Coach. Human.
I’m Matt — a registered psychologist based in Brisbane, with a background that’s a little different from most. Before stepping into private practice, I spent over a decade working in corporate consulting, leadership development, coaching, and workplace culture.
That work gave me a front-row seat to the pressure
Psychologist. Coach. Human.
I’m Matt — a registered psychologist based in Brisbane, with a background that’s a little different from most. Before stepping into private practice, I spent over a decade working in corporate consulting, leadership development, coaching, and workplace culture.
That work gave me a front-row seat to the pressures people face — not just in their careers, but in life. I saw how easily the stress, self-doubt, expectations, and emotional load can pile up… even in high-performing, “well-functioning” adults. And I saw how powerful it is when someone finally says, “I need to do something for me.”
That’s where this practice was born.
My Style
I’m not your classic white-coat psychologist. I’m calm but energising, empathetic but straight-talking, professional but real. You won’t find me nodding silently behind a clipboard — instead, I take an active, collaborative role in your journey. I’ll ask questions, challenge unhelpful stories, and equip you with tools that work in the real world.
My work is grounded in evidence-based methods like:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Motivational Interviewing
Positive Psychology
Interpersonal Therapy
But just as importantly, it’s grounded in real life. I bring warmth, humour, curiosity, and an unwavering belief in your ability to grow.
Where My Approach Comes From
My style has been shaped by both lived experience and the people I’ve had the privilege to support — from executives facing burnout, to parents juggling invisible emotional loads, to young adults asking “Is this it?”
I’ve always taken a holistic view: life isn’t neatly separated into work and personal. We show up as whole humans — parents, partners, professionals, friends — and all those roles shape how we feel, relate, and cope.
Years ago, I volunteered as a Crisis Supporter with Lifeline. Those late-night calls, speaking to people in their most vulnerable moments, taught me one of the greatest lessons of my life: even in the darkest times, having someone genuinely in your corner can spark hope. That insight stays with me.
My role isn’t to fix you — it’s to walk beside you as you reconnect with your strength, your values, and your direction.
More Than a Mind — A Whole Human
Outside of the therapy room, I’ve spent years immersed in sport — playing and coaching Rugby, Gridiron, CrossFit, and TRL. Coaching premiership-winning rugby teams taught me the power of mindset, strategy, and self-belief — and I bring that into my work with clients.
Think of therapy with me like a mental PT session: we identify what matters, build your mental fitness, and work toward your version of a meaningful, thriving life.