Jason Matia

Jason Matia is an AASW social worker with six years of clinical experience helping people with stress, anxiety, family conflict and trauma. He focuses on building a respectful space where thoughts and feelings can be spoken about honestly. He understands that starting therapy takes courage and aims to make the first steps straightforward and approachable.

Jason draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centred ways of working to support people facing low mood, self-esteem worries and motivation problems. He uses plain language and practical examples so conversations stay focused on what matters most to each person. Sessions are paced to suit individual needs rather than a fixed template.

He also works with specific concerns such as attachment issues, body image and caregiver stress. Communication difficulties, codependency and control issues are addressed through clear, down-to-earth strategies. Jason helps people untangle feelings of guilt, shame and isolation in manageable steps.

Additionally he has supported people dealing with divorce and separation, fatherhood issues, domestic violence effects and first responder stress. Work often includes improving day-to-day coping, rebuilding confidence and setting realistic goals. The emphasis is on practical change that fits into everyday life.

Jason offers sessions in English and Maori and practises in Australia. He invites people to begin with a short matching questionnaire and schedule a time that fits their routine. Small steps and steady progress are the focus throughout the therapeutic journey.

How Jason’s approaches translate to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. This approach can be useful for anxiety, stress and getting unstuck from unhelpful habits.

Client-Centred Therapy centres the person's own experience and pace, with the therapist offering empathic listening and reflection. It helps when someone needs a steady, non-judgemental space to talk things through and build confidence.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jason will discuss styles and try ways of working that suit the person's needs, goals and preferences. He views therapy as a collaborative process and adjusts methods as progress is made.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example by removing travel time, fitting a check-in around a work break, or offering a shorter session when needed. These practical benefits help therapy become a regular part of daily routines rather than an extra burden.