Colette Mattos , BACP

Colette Mattos is a United Kingdom based counsellor with four years of professional experience and holds the BACP credential - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She specialises in relationship and family work, supporting both individuals and couples who are trying to navigate difficulties in connection, communication and intimacy.

Colette also works with people who are single and seeking a relationship but find recurring patterns that prevent them from forming the connections they want. Many clients notice that past experiences and attachment patterns continue to influence how they relate to partners and to themselves. Colette’s practice is attachment-focused, helping clients explore the underlying emotional responses and relational scripts that shape current behaviour.

Alongside relationship concerns, Colette supports people experiencing anxiety, depression and low self-esteem when these issues are linked to relationships or life transitions. Her approach is warm, collaborative and non-judgmental, aimed at helping clients gain clarity, develop healthier ways of connecting, and build greater emotional security. Colette creates a space where people can talk openly and work toward more fulfilling relationships and stronger self-understanding.

Approaches to relationship and emotion work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) invites clients to notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being driven by them and to clarify personal values that guide meaningful action. This approach can help with anxiety, low mood and patterns that interfere with important relationships.

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on empathetic listening and creating a supportive space where clients can explore emotions and personal goals at their own pace. It is useful for building self-esteem, processing relationship concerns, and strengthening self-understanding.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) addresses patterns of emotional connection in close relationships by helping people identify underlying attachment needs and change interaction cycles. EFT is particularly relevant for couples and individuals seeking deeper emotional intimacy and more secure bonds.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and will be a collaborative decision. The therapist works with each person to match methods to the client’s needs, goals and preferences, adjusting the focus as progress is made.

Online sessions by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging offer flexibility for people managing busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities or geographic limits. These options make it possible to maintain continuity of care and to access therapeutic support in ways that fit daily life while working with licensed professionals and therapists committed to client-centered care.