Colette Mattos, BACP

Colette Mattos is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps individuals and couples navigate difficult relationship dynamics and personal challenges. She works with people who are in partnerships as well as those who are single and seeking to understand why relationships may not be working as hoped. Colette supports clients who struggle with communication, connection or intimacy, and those who find that past experiences continue to shape their present relationships.

Her practice is rooted in an attachment-focused perspective, which means she helps clients identify repeating patterns and the emotional responses that sit beneath surface behaviors. Through gentle exploration, Colette guides people to see how early experiences can influence current ways of relating and to develop new, healthier strategies for connection and self-relating.

Many of the people she sees also experience anxiety, depression or low self-esteem when these feelings are linked to relationship difficulties. Colette offers a warm, collaborative and non-judgmental space where clients can gain clarity, process emotions and work toward more secure, fulfilling relationships. She is registered with the BACP, the professional association for counsellors and psychotherapists in the UK, and brings four years of clinical experience to her practice.

Those interested in exploring support are invited to reach out and learn more about how Colette may help.

Therapeutic approaches for online relationship and wellbeing work

Colette draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being overwhelmed by them, and to clarify personal values that guide meaningful action - useful for anxiety, low mood and life transitions. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes a warm, empathetic therapeutic relationship where the client’s experience is heard and respected, supporting self-exploration and increased self-acceptance. In addition, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is employed to identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and to develop practical strategies for managing symptoms of depression, anxiety and stress.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey and Colette works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits best based on their needs, goals and preferences. She tailors interventions over time, combining elements from different approaches when that will better serve the client’s progress.

Online therapy with Colette is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging, giving clients flexibility to engage in ways that suit their schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent support during busy periods, life changes or when in-person sessions are not convenient, while preserving the focus on building stronger relationships and improving wellbeing.