Hi, I’m Matt, founder of Steady Mind Counselling.

At Steady Mind Counselling, I support adults and couples as they try to make sense of what’s unfolding in their lives and relationships. The name reflects what I hope to offer: a steady, grounded space in the midst of stress, change, or emotional overwhelm.

My path to counselling wasn’t a straight line, but the common thread through everything I’ve done has always been my interest in people—their stories, their turning points, and the moments when life feels a bit too big to sort through alone. In every role I held before becoming a therapist, I found myself drawn to conversations where someone needed space to think, unpack a transition, or simply be heard without judgment. Over time, I noticed those were the moments that felt most meaningful to me, and they’re what eventually led me into this work.

Through Steady Mind Counselling, I meet with individuals and couples navigating stress, disconnection, grief, transitions, or a quieter sense that something important has shifted inside them. Whether someone is wrestling with a major life event or trying to understand a growing discomfort they can’t quite name, I aim to offer a steady, grounded place to slow down, reflect, and move toward clarity.

My approach is conversational, collaborative, and respectful. I want therapy to feel like a space where you can breathe a little easier and begin to untangle what’s happening internally and relationally. I integrate emotional reflection with practical strategies and tailor the work to what feels most useful for you. I draw from Gottman Method, Solution Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy—blending them in a way that fits your needs rather than expecting you to fit a particular model. Across all of my work, I hold a trauma-informed lens rooted in curiosity, not assumptions, and a belief that people do their best work when they feel understood and not rushed.

Before becoming a therapist, I completed a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, which first sparked my interest in how emotional, relational, and behavioural patterns shape the ways we move through our lives. I’ve been married for nine years and am a parent to two children who continually remind me how much we are all learning, adapting, and growing in our relationships. Parenthood has deepened my appreciation for steadiness, resilience, and the everyday moments that shape who we are.

If you’re navigating change, feeling stuck, or wanting your relationships to feel more connected and grounded, Steady Mind Counselling is here to offer a calm, thoughtful place to begin. I’d be glad to meet and explore whether working together feels like a good fit.