
Matthew Gowthorpe, RP (Qualifying)
Psychotherapist
Oakville, Ontario, Canada
Also available by telehealth: Ontario
Helping teens, young adults, and professionals find clarity through anxiety, transitions, and grief.
About
I work with older teens, young adults, professionals, and couples navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, and grief. Many of my clients feel stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain about their next steps, whether that's a career change, relationship challenges, or adjusting to new life roles. I also support individuals experiencing performance-related stress, including those in high-pressure environments or athletics.
I offer a supportive, non-judgmental space grounded in Person-Centred and Emotion-Focused Therapy. Having navigated a career change myself, I understand what it's like to be a working professional. I also draw on CBT and DBT strategies to help clients build coping skills, regulate emotions, and create meaningful, lasting change.
I use a Person-Centred framework, which means I value the therapeutic relationship and always meet you with empathy, congruence, and unconditional positive regard. Goal setting matters too, and I bring in techniques from CBT and Motivational Interviewing as fits your needs. With a background in engineering, I relate closely to professional and workplace concerns.
Reaching out for support can feel difficult, but you don't have to navigate things alone. If you're ready to take the next step, I'd be honoured to support you. Call or email me for a free 15-minute consultation.
Specialties
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Life transitions
- Grief & loss
- Stress management
- Self-esteem
- Relationship issues
- Chronic pain & illness
- Career counselling
Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Humanistic / person-centered
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness-based
- Solution-focused
Works with
- Adolescents (13-17)
- Adults
- Older adults
- Couples
- Working professionals
- Students
Sessions
Languages
- English
Logistics
- Fees
CA$75per session
Individual sessions $75; couple sessions $100. Payment via e-Transfer, Mastercard, or Visa. No direct billing to insurance; invoices provided for reimbursement.
- Insurance
Healing Pathways Counselling does not offer direct billing to insurance, however we will provide you with an invoice for reimbursement.
- Office locations
- Healing Pathways Counselling: 1060 Speers Road, Suite 213b, Oakville, ON L6L(365) 796-4013
Licensed or authorized in
Credentials
- Masters of Arts in Counselling Psychology (In progress), Yorkville University
- Bachelor of Engineering, Western University, 2021