Matthew is an experienced Clinical Psychologist and the Clinical Governance Officer at May Health.
Matthew has extensive experience practising clinical psychology across Public, Private and NGO mental health sectors.
Matthew has a client centred approach which involves creating a safe base for his clients to explore their strengths and mental health concerns whilst developing insight into how their developmental histories and experiences have shaped them. Matthew supports his clients on their journey of self-discovery, acceptance and change. Every client's journey is unique to them and Matthew considers biological, cultural, social and spiritual domains in assessment and treatment.
Matthew provides his clients with choices in regards to evidence based interventions to address their mental health concerns. Matthew has had training in multiple psychological interventions including: Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), EMDR and Schema informed approaches. Matthew has had a longstanding interest in insight oriented approaches to support clients in developing a better understanding of themselves and their concerns.
Matthew is also passionate about delivering training to young people about youth mental health, identifying and managing psychological distress and other mental health topics.
Matthew also has an academic interest in Psychology research and has published in various Peer Reviewed Journals including: The Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, Sleep Medicine and th. e Australian New Zealand Journal of Public Health amongst others. Matthew continues to be involved in mental health research to improve outcomes for clients accessing mental health services.
Apart from the delivery of psychological services, Matthew has also held roles coordinating youth mental health services across the NGO and State mental health sectors
Matthew completed his Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology at Flinders University. Matthew holds professional memberships with the Australian Psychological Society (APS) and with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).