M Y A K U
Counselling and Psychotherapy
Supporting you through your journeys
Myaku: Japanese word for pulse. We can try to ignore or hide it, yet it will always be in us singalling our true feelings and directions. Embrace and explore your inner self to find your way forward.
About Me
MATI Z. MA 【馬】
Counsellor and Psychotherapist 輔導員, 心理治療師
Cantonese, English, Mandarin 廣東話, 国语
Hello I am a MBACP psychotherapist working with all age groups through various platforms. I combine my MSc counselling and PostGrad conflict resolution education with my lived experience as a Hong Kong - Canada - UK immigrant to provide counselling support for my clients.
I have over 15 years professional experience working with youth and families as counsellor, psychotherapist, youth worker and behavioural interventionist.
Education
2023 MSc Person-Centred Counselling - University of Aberdeen (UK)
2023 PG Cert Children and Young Person Counselling (UK)
2022 PG Dip Person-Centred Counselling - University of Aberdeen (UK)
2011 PG Cert Negotiation & Mediation - Justice Institute of BC (Canada)
2006 BA Psychology - Simon Fraser University (Canada)
Services
I provide online and in-person sessions using an integrative person-centred approach. All parts of you are welcomed without judgement, and my goal is to support you in clarifying and uncovering the real you. The aim is to foster freedom for you to work with your emotions and explore your self concepts.
This will take work and courage on your part, and I hold confidentiality in highest regard with my practice.
A series of 10 sessions is recommended for building consistancy and tracking progress, but can be adjusted if needed. This is about empowering your self agency.
Coping exercices and techniques can also be explored upon request.
Through working with me you will come to accept yourself more fully, and find motivation towards the next you, whether it be more assured of your own values, or have the resolve to forgo old habits and thinking processes and to develop healthier ones.
Topics I can help with:
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Depression 抑郁症
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Anxiety 焦慮症
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Stress 壓力
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Anger Issues 憤怒管理
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Grief/Bereavement 喪親之痛
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Compulsive Behaviour 強迫症
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Addiction 各種癮症
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Relationship Problems 人際關係
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Identity Issues 自我認同
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Parenting Issues 育兒問題
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Phobias 恐怖症
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Acculturation 文化摄入
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Immigration 移民
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Religion and Faith 信仰
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Cultural Change 文化差異
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Generational Trauma 代際創傷
Booking
Online or in person. Concession rates available.
100 British pounds
Privacy
My service adheres to both COSCA (Counselling & Psychotherapy in Scotland) and BACP’s (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) ethical frameworks and codes of practice.
GDPR (Data Protection)
Mati Ma will keep brief records of each session. These records are the sole responsibility and ownership of the counsellor.
Under the Data Protection Act (2018) you have the right to see written or electronic records about yourself and this can be arranged by appointment. You also have the right to request I remove data about you from my system.
Storing client information is grounded in GDPR policies. All practising Counsellors have regular supervision from an independent supervisor. This protects clients and the counsellor.
Confidentiality is guaranteed except in situations of immediate risk of serious harm, in which case we will discuss about contacting other agencies for help to ensure everyone's safety.
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Contact
+44 7928 249 215
231A Union Street, ABERDEEN
SCOTLAND, UK AB11 6BT
For emergencies please dial 999
Childline - 24/7 help and advice 0800 1111
Papyrus - suicide prevention (9am - midnight)
Tel 0800 068 4141 Txt 07860 039967
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