Matthew received his Master of Clinical Psychology from Federation University and was awarded the Ian Alexander Gordon Scholarship in 2018 for academic excellence. As a mental health professional, he has worked across a range of settings, including the Royal Children’s Hospital Gender Service, child protection, suicide prevention research, mental health crisis support services, and private practice.

Matthew takes a compassionate, non judgemental, and holistic approach to supporting clients to thrive and achieve their goals. He is particularly passionate about working with queer individuals and their families, and is committed to providing safe, affirming, and evidence-based care. Matthew’s interests include working across the lifespan, particularly with individuals experiencing challenges relating to neurodiversity, mood disorders, anxiety, LGBTIQ+ health, gender dysphoria, grief and loss, trauma, family and relationship difficulties, disability, and life transitions. Matthew offers a range of therapeutic modalities, including Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Compassion Mind Training (CMT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Metacognitive Therapy (MCT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).

As an AHPRA PsyBA approved supervisor, Matthew currently provides supervision to provisional psychologists. He continues to enhance his clinical skills through ongoing professional development and research. Matthew is currently completing a PhD in Clinical Psychology.