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Hello, my name is Matt Williams, I'm an AAGSRD Psychotherapist. AAGSRD what is it?
I'm an advanced accredited gender, sex and relationship diversity psychotherapist.
Gender, sex and relationship diversity (GSRD) therapy is an inclusive approach to therapy that questions hegemonic view on identity and mental well being while exploring new perspectives on gender diversity and relationships using post modern frameworks.
It supports individuals with a variety of gender and sexual orientation identities outside the mainstream dominant conventionalities of binary gender and hetero-monogamy. Its principles can be applied to everyone as it acknowledges that societal norms can impact mental health for all individuals.
I believe that therapy should be accessible, authentic, and focused on helping you reach the life you deserve.
My integrated approach draws from Person Centred, Existential, Psychodynamic, Systemic, CBT, DBT, Humanistic, Somatic, and Ancestral Therapy — allowing our work to be flexible and responsive to your unique needs. I practice brief solution-focused therapy — I don't believe therapy should last forever.
My goal is to support you in discovering your own resilience and inner resources. I offer sessions both in-person in the Forest of Dean and online via Zoom.
I believe therapy should be available to everyone. My sliding scale ensures affordability, and I offer a limited number of bursaries for:
LGBTQIA+ individuals
Members of the Global Majority
People with disabilities
BPS, NCIP, Pink Therapy Accredited
Working within the BACP Ethical Framework
Depression
Anxiety
Stress
Relationship Diversity
Trauma
Loss & Grief
Bereavement
Eating Disorders
Addiction
Chemsex
Self-Esteem
Gender Identity
Dysmorphia
Dysphoria
Sexuality
Anger Management
Personal & Professional Transitions
Self-Development
Faith
In-person sessions in the Forest of Dean and online via Zoom. Flexible, person-centred therapy.
Group awareness training on Gender, Sex, Sexuality & Relationship Diversity for organisations.
Goal-oriented support to help you navigate personal and professional transitions.
Individual immersive holistic retreats for deep personal exploration and healing.
Educational workshops on mental health, diversity, and therapeutic approaches.
Sliding scale pricing and bursaries for LGBTQIA+, Global Majority, and disabled individuals.
"I have nothing but praise and gratitude for Matt, he possesses a tremendous dedication to his work as a therapist. Our work together over the past few years has transformed my approach to life's challenges and facilitated me becoming a much more grounded and resilient person."
"Since working with Matt, I have become a better person. It was only through learning how to be kinder to myself that I truly became kinder to others. If you feel like an outlier in society, and don't trust most therapists to understand what you've gone through, I recommend that you give Matt a chance."
I've had the opportunity of being mentored by Matthew Williams at the ASHA Centre in the UK. I needed to reconnect with myself and understand my life deeply. I can't thank him enough, his support was extremely valuable. His guidance has proven fundamental to me.
The support I’ve experienced through counselling with Matt , has been absolutely transformative. Matt’s approach – a mixture of thoughtful inquiry and somatic practices – works so well, and I feel both challenged and held at all times. I was a relatively late recruit to seeing a therapist, and each step of my growth has been steadied and I feel more confident, more accountable, more ready for the world. I’m very thankful that I met Matt when I did. Thank You!
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