Jason Matia, AASW

Jason Matia is an AASW counsellor who focuses on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centred care. He works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression. Jason writes plainly and aims to make first steps feel manageable for anyone thinking about therapy.

He creates a calm space where thoughts and feelings can be spoken about without judgment. Conversations aim to be direct and simple so people can notice what matters and make small changes that fit everyday life. Jason encourages practical steps alongside reflection rather than long, abstract explanations.

With six years of experience, he has helped people address family tensions, rebuild confidence and cope after difficult events. His work also covers attachment concerns, body image, caregiver stress, codependency, communication problems and issues that arise from separation or domestic violence.

Sessions often explore values, what matters most and how to act on those values even when things feel hard. He uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people accept difficult feelings and take meaningful steps. Client-centred methods guide the pace and focus of each session so people feel heard and respected.

Jason offers support in English and Maori and practises in Australia. He acknowledges it can be hard to start, and he aims to make the first steps straightforward and respectful.

How ACT and client-centred care translate to online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings and still take steps that match their values. It is useful for stress, anxiety, low mood and family-related strain because it focuses on small, meaningful actions. Client-centred therapy centres the person in the room and follows their pace, helping people feel understood and steering sessions by what matters most to them.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and together they will decide which ideas and exercises to try. That collaborative process means the plan can change if something doesn't fit.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments around caring duties, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when days are busy. It can also let people use different tools from home such as worksheets or values exercises between sessions. Discuss practical needs with the therapist when you start so sessions match your routine and goals.