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See the World Differently
‘Welcome. I’m glad you’re here. This site offers a look into an approach to therapy that centres on you, your story and how you see the world’
See the World Differently
An innately respectful and deeply compassionate approach to psychotherapy.
See the World Differently
An existential approach to therapy that focuses on understanding the world as you experience it to be.
See the World Differently
If you’d like to learn more about my approach to therapy please feel free to contact me.

'The World Through Your Eyes'

Existential Therapy Online

Discover Yourself

A space to be heard, not 'fixed'.

Matt Donovan

Based in Bromley, Working Across the UK

Hi, I’m Matt.

If you’re here, you might be feeling overwhelmed, burned out, or weary of feeling misunderstood. Maybe you’ve felt out of place in a world that wants you to be different.

That’s where our work begins — with your experience of the world.

You’re not something broken that needs fixing. You’re a person with a story that deserves to be understood.

Counselling in Bromley Kent

Therapy that meets you as you are

I work with people who often feel like outsiders—not because something is wrong with them, but because they experience the world differently: deeply, creatively, intensely.

Especially people who…

  • Have been told they’re “too much” or “too emotional”. 

  • Struggle with burnout or the weight of constant questioning.

  • Have had unhelpful — or even harmful — therapy experiences.

This work isn’t about curing or correcting. It’s about coming home to yourself.

“Therapy begins with how the world feels to you.”

Kent online therapy in Bromley

A Different Way of Being Together
You don’t need to justify or defend how you feel. In our sessions, we meet as two people—exploring life’s uncertainty, its beauty and its pain, with sensitivity and honesty.

So if you’re looking for a kind of therapy that honours your depth, your difference and everything that makes you, you—you’re in the right place.

“Existential therapy online, across the UK—for people who think and feel deeply.”

About Matt

Existential Therapy

Your World

What some of my clients have to say:

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During my time with Matt, I have released on such a deep level it still astounds me. I never expected to arrive here, or perhaps never had the trust. But that was something I intuitively felt when I had my first appointment with Matt, a deep sense of easiness and trust, something I had not always experienced in a therapy environment previously.
As with every human ever, I came to therapy thinking "What can this stranger know about me that I don't already know about myself?". Therapy became, very quickly, a journey of self-discovery - the ability gained from pondering upon thoughts or memories that influenced decisions, ideas that I was proud to see surfacing, a humbling experience of human connection and learning. Thank you, Matt - I'm a better human as a result of our work together!
Therapy allowed me to explore extremely young feelings during the depths of my vulnerability. Sometimes I have been lost for words, releasing pure emotion in bewilderment. However Matt's empathetic, compassionate and creative nature has so kindly held me through and helped me objectify my experiences. I felt so safe. I would wholeheartedly recommend anyone to trust themselves and begin this process if they are looking to understand themselves and the world they experience. Thank-you Matt.
Matt’s gentle and unobtrusive method really did make a change in me for the better; his consistent listening, his recall of my previous thoughts and memories, and his subtle interpretation and 'movement' with them, somehow made me become more solid and start to inhabit my own being - flaws and all, instead of running terrified from my shadow. Matt’s approach made me feel genuinely valuable. And when confronted with difficult thoughts and feelings now, I actually move with the experience and have, in many ways, learnt to acknowledge and accept things as they are and no longer feel consumed and lost in them.
Through this process with Matt , I have let go once deeply held beliefs about myself and constructed renewed anchored perspectives. I feel like a flourishing plant which has finally found strong roots or a butterfly who has been through the caterpillar stage and cocooned herself ready to make the ultimate leap towards freedom. I have reconnected with my inner child and discovered a mature, wise woman eager to pursue her life in a more harmonious and grounded way. It has truly been an honour to experience my process of growth and healing with Matt. And I am deeply grateful.
Matt is an amazing therapist who with his empathy and attuned guidance helped me to work through the darkest moments in my life. I was very fortunate to have him recommended to me and I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone in need of help.
Matt is one of the best therapists I have ever come across both personally and in my profession as a social worker and a therapist, with his approach to therapy I have made some major breakthroughs and changes which has been absolutely remarkable for me. Matt has such a sense of being present and fully engaging that it made me feel truly listened to and validated. For me, this ability was extremely therapeutic, healing and invaluable.”
Working with Matt has enabled me to begin to understand myself better, and to unravel years of masking and challenges which I've experienced as a late diagnosed Autistic person. This has helped me to begin to understand my lived experiences, recognise unhelpful coping strategies, and to explore new ways of being - ways of being myself and not hiding who I am-- with new insights which feed directly into everyday life. Confidence built through the therapy has led to employment opportunities and new qualifications. The experience of working with Matt has been life changing .
The sessions with Matt have helped me to recognise and name or give form to feelings. I'm often now able to recognise and understand emotional reactions and responses when I experience them and as a consequence I've been able to begin to break patterns and explore and build new ways of relating and being in the world. This has been very empowering. The therapy sessions are a unique space I have come to trust and I come away from them feeling heard and understood. .

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Emotions as a Gateway

Instead of seeing our emotions as obstacles to overcome, distract from  or manage, ‘the world through your eyes’ views them as a doorway to what matters to you.

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Existential therapy as self discovery

Together, we’ll take the time to look more closely at the ideas and assumptions that have silently guided your life, sometimes without you even realising it.
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'Negative Thoughts' Not Just Noise, But a Message

We often see what we deem ‘negative’ thoughts and behaviours as problems to be erased. An Existentially informed approach to therapy  views them differently. They can be like a message from your inner world, trying to tell you something important.

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Re-evaluating Survival Strategies

If we’ve experienced trauma, abuse, or neglect, we might view the world as a cruel and unforgiving place.

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Is this you?

Together we can work to overcome these challenges

Burn Out

Feeling overwhelmed
and burnt out

Self Doubt

Constant worries and self-doubt holding you back

Relationship

Facing a painful loss or a difficult relationship

Disconnected

Feeling isolated or disconnected from others

Self Esteem

Struggling with low self-esteem or self-doubt

Trauma

Facing past
or present traumas

Taking your first step
on your journey

‘A therapy experience that honours your individuality, that delves into the heart of your relational existence with warmth, humour, and deep respect’

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''Constantly comparing to others,
limits freedoms to such an extent that the world can become both an exhausting and lonely place to be''

How the process works

We offer flexible scheduling to fit your lifestyle. Choose from weekdays or after-hours sessions, making sure your therapy fits into your life seamlessly.

Initial Conversation: Start Your Journey

The process begins with an Initial conversation. You’ll have a chance to tell Matt a bit about what’s been happening, ask any questions you may have and to get a sense if ‘the world through your eyes’ approach feels like a fit for you

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Schedule a session: The Next Step

When you're ready you can book an initial session, online sessions means geography is no longer a barrier.

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Personalised Online Psychotherapy with Matt Donovan

Geography is no longer a barrier

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Hi, I’m Matt

Thanks for visiting. This website gives you a glimpse into my approach to psychotherapy. 

I believe when it comes to choosing a therapist or approach that’s right for you, your instincts matter. If something here clicks with you, I invite you to explore further—it might just be your intuition telling you that you’re on the right path!

Hello, my name’s Matt, thanks for taking a moment to check out my profile. I do understand that this bit can be difficult; whether you’ve had a therapy experience before or this is your first time seeking support, taking that first step and choosing the right therapist for you is a really important part of the process…

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