Skip To Content

Counsellors: Interested in joining Men’s Counselling Service? Click here to get started!

Dr Matthew Ireland
Existential Psychotherapist & Coach
London, SW4 9JX
Take the first step, book an appointment

Have you built a life that outwardly looks successful – but it doesn’t always feel like the one you want? Perhaps you're performing, but disconnected? Maybe you’re productive, reliable and on paper doing fine – but inside, something doesn’t feel right. You catch yourself wondering: Is this really it?

You don’t need to be in crisis to benefit from therapy. I specialise in working with men who are quietly questioning who they’ve become, their relationships, or where their life is heading – often after years spent chasing success – and help them move from holding everything together on the surface to feeling more connected, grounded, and genuine underneath. Sometimes the most important work begins when things are “fine” – but not fulfilling.

Our sessions explore the bigger questions that sit under everyday struggles – about identity, freedom, meaning, success and connection. We’ll look at how your choices, relationships and values have evolved, and where they might now feel out of step with who you want to be. This type of therapy is especially helpful for men navigating life and career change, emotional disconnection, or the quiet expectation to “keep it together.” Over time, my clients tend to feel clearer, steadier and have the self-respect needed to act in line with who they truly are.

I’m a UKCP-registered existential psychotherapist with a PhD in neuroscience and a background in corporate leadership. Working with me isn’t about fixing you – it’s about understanding yourself more deeply, making sense of what’s happening and exploring why it matters. My research focuses on how men carry anxiety and shame – particularly around identity, intimacy and sexuality. I understand the emotional cost of success and how to work with it in a way that restores connection, not pressure.

My clients come from all backgrounds and professions: sales, tech, finance, actors, comedians, bricklayers, new fathers, and soon-to-be divorced. They say they value the combination of depth and practicality I bring – exploring what’s real and meaningful, with both compassion and challenge. My work is collaborative, conversational and respectful, helping you create genuine change rather than just coping better.

Whether you’re dealing with burnout, relationship struggles, compulsive behaviours or just a quiet sense of disconnection, you don’t have to untangle it alone. I offer online and in-person sessions in Clapham and Central London. There’s no minimum commitment, and I use recurring calendar invites, Microsoft Teams video calls, and a one-click payment link to make the process as smooth and low-effort for you as possible.

Send me a message or book a free 20-minute introductory consultation via my website to see how I can help you: www.rethink-your-self.com

Message Dr Matthew Ireland

Please note that when you send this message, the information you provide will be sent directly via email to the therapist or organisation listed above and you will receive email confirmation that your message has been sent. The therapist or organisation will then receive your details in an email to initiate the booking process or respond to your questions.

To send this message, please confirm you agree to the following:

I confirm and agree to the following:

  • I am using this form to inquire about counselling for myself or on behalf of another person who has provided their express consent for me to do so.
  • I consent to the information I have entered being transmitted by email to the therapist or organisation listed above for the purpose of initiating contact.
  • I have read and agree to the Men's Counselling Service Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Confirmation