Kirsty Matthews (she/her)

As an attachment-based therapist trained in Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), I support individuals, couples, and families in exploring the deep emotional patterns that shape how they connect with themselves and others. Grounded in the science of attachment and the transformative power of emotion, my work focuses on helping clients identify, access, and express core emotional experiences in a safe, supportive environment.

Whether you’re struggling with communication breakdowns, trust issues, emotional distance, or recurring conflict, I help clients explore the deeper patterns that keep them feeling disconnected, misunderstood, or stuck. My approach is grounded in attachment theory and an understanding of how our early relational experiences shape the way we connect, respond, and relate to others in adulthood. I create a safe and nonjudgmental space where clients can identify unhelpful cycles, express difficult e

Anxiety can show up in many forms—constant worry, panic attacks, social avoidance, perfectionism, or chronic tension—and it often leaves people feeling isolated, exhausted, or stuck in patterns they can’t explain. My approach is grounded in evidence-based practices and a deep understanding of the nervous system, attachment, and the emotional roots of anxiety. I work collaboratively with clients to uncover the underlying causes of their distress—whether rooted in past experiences, present stress

I am an expert in attachment theory, with deep knowledge of how early relational patterns shape emotional development, identity, and the capacity for connection across the lifespan. My expertise is grounded in a thorough understanding of the foundational work of Bowlby and Ainsworth, as well as the latest research in attachment, trauma, and neurobiology.

My expertise lies in understanding how MBCT supports individuals in breaking free from cycles of anxiety, depression, and unhelpful thinking patterns by cultivating present-moment awareness, acceptance, and cognitive flexibility. With a deep grounding in both the theoretical and practical applications of MBCT, I guide individuals in recognizing the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, while fostering a mindful and compassionate relationship with their inner experience.

My expertise is grounded in a deep understanding of the core principles that define this approach: unconditional positive regard, empathy, and congruence. I recognize that these therapeutic conditions are not merely techniques but foundational attitudes that foster deep psychological growth, healing, and self-actualization. Through years of study, practice, and integration, I have developed a profound sensitivity to the relational and emotional nuances that define effective person-centered work

My expertise is grounded in a deep understanding of the core principles that define this approach: unconditional positive regard, empathy, and congruence. I recognize that these therapeutic conditions are not merely techniques but foundational attitudes that foster deep psychological growth, healing, and self-actualization.

My expertise lies in understanding how MBCT supports individuals in breaking free from cycles of anxiety, depression, and unhelpful thinking patterns by cultivating present-moment awareness, acceptance, and cognitive flexibility.

My expertise lies in understanding how MBCT supports individuals in breaking free from cycles of anxiety, depression, and unhelpful thinking patterns by cultivating present-moment awareness, acceptance, and cognitive flexibility.

Through years of study, practice, and integration, I have developed a profound sensitivity to the relational and emotional nuances that define effective person-centered work. I understand how to create the kind of therapeutic environment where clients feel truly seen, heard, and accepted — an environment that naturally allows for inner transformation and the unfolding of one’s authentic self.