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Colette Mattos, BACP
United Kingdom
BACP counsellor - relationships and self esteem
See online therapy options- Relationship patterns
- Attachment-focused
- Practical skills
About Colette
Colette Mattos is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom with four years of practice. She focuses on relationship difficulties, intimacy problems and related emotional concerns such as anxiety, depression and low self-esteem.
Colette works with people who are struggling to connect with others or with themselves. That includes people in relationships, those wanting a partnership that keeps not working out, and anyone noticing past experiences shaping current connections. She explains patterns tied to attachment and helps people see how history influences present responses.
Sessions look at communication and connection. Colette helps people notice repetitive reactions and experiment with different ways of responding. That often includes short practical exercises and talking through recent situations to spot unhelpful thoughts and behaviours.
She draws on approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. These methods are used to help with mood, self-esteem, coping with life changes and improving relationship skills.
Colette aims for clear, collaborative work that focuses on small changes that add up. She encourages people to practise new skills between sessions and to track what helps and what does not. To begin, the process involves a short matching questionnaire and then scheduling a first session via the online options button.
How Colette uses structured approaches for online work
Colette uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and patterns, then test small behavioural experiments to change them. CBT can be useful for anxiety, low mood, stress and improving everyday coping skills.She also works with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps people clarify what matters to them and take steps in that direction even when difficult feelings are present. Client-Centred Therapy is used alongside these methods to keep sessions focused on the person's priorities and pace.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Colette will discuss different methods with the client, consider their goals and preferences, and adjust the plan as work progresses. This helps keep sessions practical and relevant.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so please confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. Registered or accredited professionals often use these advantages to help people keep a steady practice of the skills they learn in session.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does Colette help with?
She supports people with relationship problems, intimacy concerns and related issues such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, body image and career stress.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is practical and collaborative, focusing on spotting patterns, trying new responses and using short exercises between sessions.
What level of experience does she have?
Colette has four years of practice working with relationship and emotional concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.