Matthew Land, AHPRA

Matthew Land is an AHPRA-registered counsellor with 12 years of practical experience. He focuses on everyday thoughts and habits that shape how people respond to stress, anxiety and relationship strain. He seeks to meet each person with respect, sensitivity and a calm, steady manner.

Matthew works with people dealing with depression, trauma and eating concerns. He also helps with problems like panic attacks, obsessive behaviours, and mood instability. Sessions aim to make small, manageable changes to daily routines and thinking patterns.

His approach is collaborative and person-centred. Conversations are tailored to the individual rather than following a one-size-fits-all script. That might mean practicing new ways of reacting, trying different thinking strategies, or building skills to manage strong emotions.

Matthew draws on a mix of therapies that suit thought patterns and habits, including cognitive approaches and acceptance-oriented work. He pays attention to attachment and relationship themes when they affect how people relate to others and themselves. His style is direct but warm, encouraging practical steps between sessions.

Signing up starts with a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a session that fits with availability. Matthew often frames progress as gradual - small shifts in daily habits that add up over time. He encourages new clients to take the first step and says asking for help is a sign of strength.

How therapeutic approaches shape online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages noticing thoughts and choosing actions that match personal values rather than getting stuck in unhelpful thinking. It can help with anxiety, rumination and patterns that limit daily life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thought patterns and testing them against reality, which can reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety and panic. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current connections and can be useful when relationship themes or abandonment worries keep recurring.

Choosing the best approach is part of the work. Matthew treats this as a collaborative process where the therapist and client try methods and adjust based on what helps. He aims to match strategies to a person's goals, whether that means learning new coping skills, shifting daily habits, or working through relational patterns.

The original profile does not list which online formats are offered, so please confirm available session types before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. A mix of practical exercises, thought-recording and value-based tasks can be completed between appointments to support steady progress.