About Jason
Jason Matia is an AASW social worker who helps people manage stress and anxiety. He speaks English and Maori and brings six years of practical experience to sessions. Jason aims to make starting therapy feel like a doable step rather than a big leap.
He creates a calm, non-judgemental space where people can talk about hard things. Sessions focus on what matters to the person - the thoughts, feelings and patterns that get in the way.
Background and approach
Jason uses straightforward strategies and steady listening rather than jargon-heavy explanations. Many people come to him for anxiety, depression, trauma and family-related strain. He also supports those dealing with low self-esteem, caregiver stress, body image and issues around attachment.
Practical concerns such as communication problems, divorce or separation, and feeling isolated are all part of his work. Jason draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Client-Centred Therapy in-session. That means clients learn to notice difficult thoughts without getting pulled into them, while also exploring personal values and what they want their life to look like.
The focus is on doable actions that fit each person’s life. He keeps sessions simple and conversational. People leave with clear next steps and ideas they can try between meetings.
Jason encourages anyone feeling overwhelmed to take the first step and complete the short matching questionnaire to begin scheduling.
How ACT and Client-Centred Therapy work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being driven by them. It focuses on clarifying what matters to you and taking small, practical steps that align with those values. Client-Centred Therapy puts the person at the centre of the conversation, with the counsellor offering empathetic listening and gentle guidance to help the person find their own solutions.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Jason will talk through how these methods could help with your specific concerns, listen to your goals, and adapt the work to suit your preferences and pace. Clients often try an approach for a few sessions and then adjust as needed based on what feels helpful.
Online formats here include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video is useful for fuller conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in fits the day. Live chat and messaging let people reflect in writing and fit support around busy schedules. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into everyday life.
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What this therapist works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
Also listed
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Depression
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self esteem
- Self-love
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 6 years
- Licensed
- Languages
- English, Maori
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