Matthew Kahn, PACFA

Matthew Kahn welcomes people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, low mood, anxiety or relationship strain. He explains things in plain language and focuses on what people can do next. He aims to make the first steps feel manageable and less daunting.

Matthew believes each person knows their own story best and draws on their strengths. Sessions focus on clear goals and practical steps, not jargon. He listens for patterns such as attachment or abandonment concerns and helps people notice how those patterns shape current relationships.

He also works with people facing trauma and abuse, and with those living with chronic pain, illness or disability. Matthew addresses issues that often come alongside these experiences, such as low self-esteem, emptiness or problems with trust and commitment. He can help talk through difficulties linked to communication, control and family of origin struggles.

Matthew has three years of clinical experience and holds PACFA. He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques in sessions and keeps explanations straightforward so people know what to expect. He supports people who want to work on their motivation, confidence and day-to-day coping.

Sessions are conducted in English and are offered in Australia. Matthew encourages people to take the first step when they are ready and will work collaboratively to set a pace that feels right.

Approaches and how online sessions can fit into life

Matthew uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on helping people manage symptoms and change unhelpful patterns. One common approach used is practical problem-solving, which breaks down worries into smaller steps and builds coping skills for daily life. This can help with anxiety, stress and motivation issues.

Another approach focuses on attachment and relational patterns. This method looks at how past relationships influence current reactions and helps people try different ways of relating that feel safer and more effective. It can be useful for commitment, communication and trust difficulties.

Finding the right approach is usually collaborative. The therapist will work with the person to identify priorities, try methods that match their goals, and adjust the plan as needed. Clients are encouraged to give feedback about what helps and what doesn’t.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes continuing work possible when illness or caregiving duties make attending in person difficult. Appropriately qualified therapists can adapt techniques for online work and help people carry skills into everyday routines.