Mathias Chopin

I am a UKCP accredited psychotherapist, accredited psychosexual and relationship therapist with the College Of Sexual and Relationship Therapists – COSRT (www.cosrt.org.uk) and a cognitive behavioural therapist with membership of the British Association for Cognitive and Behavioural Therapy BABCP (www.BABCP.com) and the Association for Rational Emotive and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy-AREBT (www.REBT.net). I work closely with a consultant psychiatrist for any referral for psychiatric assessment and for prescription of psychiatric and sexual dysfunction medication, only if needed.
I have worked as a psychotherapist in NGOs, the NHS and in private practice for 15 years. I also have 9 years experience working in sexual health for the NHS.

I was born in Venezuela from French parents and have been in the UK for 30 years. I can therefore offer therapy in English, French and Spanish. I practice from London Bridge and online.

I specialise in three main areas:

MOOD PROBLEMS

Depression
Anxiety disorders (social anxiety, health anxiety, general anxiety and phobias)
Bipolar disorder
OCD
Anger management problems
Body image problems
Addictions
SEXUALITY AND RELATIONSHIPS

Sexual dysfunctions (Erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, low libido, sexual pain disorders)
Sexual addiction
Relationship issues
Alternative sexualities
Gender diversity
Sexual identity and coming out
HIV/AIDS and disclosure
SELF DEVELOPMENT

Becoming effective
Career and life changes
Health and illness
Ageing and bereavement

I have had a lot of training in Buddhist philosophy and meditation so I have learnt to integrate a philosophical approach to my work, which remains very CBT influenced.

We can go as “deep” as you like; I am fan of “shadow work” to address deep rooted intergenerational trauma in order to move to a renewed way of being in the world with yourself and others and where you are very clear and in control of your “dark side”.

I also like the work of Terry Real who has been very inspirational in my relationship work.