Jason Matia

Jason Matia is an AASW social worker with six years of professional experience in Australia. He focuses on stress, anxiety, family concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and depression. He speaks English and Maori and works with individuals who are rethinking what comes next in their life or feeling stuck by recent change.

Jason uses straightforward conversations to help people name what feels difficult. Sessions are relaxed and centred on the client’s immediate concerns. He asks questions, listens, and helps clients identify practical next steps they can try between meetings.

He draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which looks at values and practical actions, and Client-Centered Therapy, which keeps the client’s own goals at the centre of care. These approaches guide how he frames problems and sets small, doable goals rather than offering quick fixes.

Jason has worked across settings that involved supporting people with family conflict and trauma-related issues. Over six years he has helped people address motivation, self-esteem and confidence, and cope with ongoing stressors. He aims to make sessions direct and useful for everyday life.

If someone is unsure how to start, he recommends a simple first step: describe what feels most pressing and one small change to try. From there he and the client decide what to focus on in future sessions.

Using ACT and Client-Centred approaches in online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on identifying personal values and taking small, practical steps that reflect those values. It is often used when someone feels stuck or is unsure what matters next, and it helps translate ideas into everyday actions.

Client-Centred Therapy centres the person’s own goals and pace. The therapist listens reflectively and follows what the person says matters most, which can help clarify priorities and build confidence to try new steps.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jason will discuss how ACT or Client-Centred methods might fit a person’s needs and preferences, and they will choose together which direction to try first. That collaborative decision can be reviewed and adjusted over time.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example they can shorten travel time, allow a quick mid-day check-in, or let someone join from a quieter location. These practical benefits help sessions slot into everyday routines without promising a specific format.