Matthew William
MACP, RP (Qualifying) Registered Psychotherapist, Qualifying
Hi! I’m Matthew! I am a practicing human, just like you. The pursuit of a meaningful life has taught me that relationships are everything. I worked as an aerospace engineer, in psychology research and in the start-up world before realizing I want to make an impact in a more person-centred way. I feel blessed to spend my days connecting with humans, learning together, being with the reality of what it is to be alive in this moment and place.
Therapy should be a place where you feel like you’re growing, and sometimes that may look like tension or challenging emotions, and others like insight, peace and hope.
We can connect virtually or in person
Whether you’re near or far, I can help you bounce back. We can meet in-person in a calming, quiet environment in our newly renovated office space in Dundas, Ontario. We can also meet conveniently online or via telephone, giving you more flexibility to choose a time and place that works for you and your busy schedule. If you’re ready to start, book a free consultation with me below.
What Can I Help you with?
I have experience working with Teens & Adults. Do you need help with any of the struggles listed below? I can help!
- Trauma
- Life Transitions
- Grief
- Career or relationship changes
- End of life transitions
- Men’s Issues
- Infidelity
- Meaninglessness
- Loneliness
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Stress
- Coping Skills
- Peer & Family Relationships
- Self Esteem
Don’t see your struggle on the list above?
Let’s chat in a free consultation to see if I can help you or if someone on the Rebound team would be a better fit.
Working with me
Everyone wants to be loved and accepted for who they are and to change, and these are compatible. There are no judgements, we are all learning. My goal is to be with you as we make sense of your life together, how you got here, who you are and where you want to go.
Worth mentioning
As clients decide who they want to work with for counselling, there’s lots to take into consideration! Here are some additional perks you should know of!
I hold zero judgements, I nurture an environment of safety to allow for honest conversation, even if that is challenging.
I use scientifically informed treatment modalities and take feedback very seriously. We’re in this together.
Being trauma informed means that I have an understanding of how trauma can impact your sense of self, this means we can address the root cause if necessary.
What does a session with me look like?
Slow and mindful exploration of what it feels like to be you, what you want, and where you feel stuck. With your trust and consent, I will exercise honesty without sugarcoating, and together we will courageously explore your world. Safety and collaboration (we are in this together) are everything.
Q&A just for fun
Q: Dogs or Cats?
A: Dogs.
Q: Guilty Pleasure?
A: Toronto Maple Leafs.
Q: Favourite Season?
A: Summer.
Q: Favourite Saying?
A: “Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing, there is a field. I’ll meet you there.” -Rumi
Q: Biggest Pet Peeve
A: Huburis.
Q: Ideal Vacation?
A: Trekking in the mountains.
Q: Hobbies?
A: Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Music, Hiking.
Q: Big Dreams?
A: Nurture resilient networks of relationship. Learn how to be a better community member, partner, friend, father.
My approach
There is nothing fundamentally bad or wrong about you. You have learned patterns that were perfectly adapted to the circumstances you’ve grown in. Often these learned patterns don’t apply anymore. Often painful experiences of being hurt or deprived of love or witnessing suffering contribute to these patterns. We will work together to process these patterns and move towards new learning, to grow and thrive as a human being.
Person Centered
There is a natural propensity towards wholeness and transcendence. The idea of person-centered therapy is to nurture your self-trust and agency, to tap into your innate capacity towards wholeness and growth.
Coherence Therapy
Every thing that you do makes sense within its context. Some learnings are emotionally based, these require activating and holding the emotional activation, as well as alternate perspectives and allowing the brain to learn new schemas.
EMDR/Polyvagal/Trauma Focus
Trauma can be thought of as a unique type of emotional learning that impinges upon our experience. Trauma-focused therapies involve the brain fully processing traumatic events in order to allow the nervous system to return to equilibrium.
Credentials
Masters Arts Counselling Psychology – Yorkville University
MIND Foundation Psychedelic Integration Therapist
Registered Psychotherapist Qualifying, CRPO License #: 13453
Fees & Session Costs
Individual 50-Minute Session: $160
Couples 50-Minute Session: $180
Training Highlights
EMDR – 2023, Envision
CPT – 2023, Medical University of South Carolina
APT (Augmented Psychotherapy Training) – 2023, Mind Foundation
Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing, there is a field. I’ll meet you there.
- Rumi
Interested in working with me?
As your counsellor I provide a comfortable, judgement-free space for help and healing.
When you’re ready, I invite individuals from all walks of life to reach out for a free consultation to see if we’re the right fit.