About Us
Who We Are
U Matter Counselling is a trauma-informed therapy centre with many years of experience supporting individuals who have faced domestic violence, sexual abuse, human trafficking, and modern-day slavery. We also specialise in helping adults recover from other significant traumas, including road traffic accidents, serious illness, bereavement, relationship breakdowns, and other life-altering events. These experiences often contribute to further mental health challenges, such as depression, anxiety, and related conditions.
Even when trauma is not the main presenting issue, it often underlies many mental health difficulties. Here are two key reasons why we specialize in trauma recovery:
- Trauma often stems from adulthood experiences: Many individuals encounter traumatic events as adults, including road traffic accidents, domestic violence, muggings, serious illness, relationship breakdowns, and other significant losses. These events frequently result in conditions such as depression, anxiety, and other psychological difficulties.
- Impact of childhood trauma: Ground-breaking research, such as the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) studies conducted by U Matter and other research in the field, revealed the long-lasting effects of childhood trauma on physical and psychological well-being. The studies demonstrated that adverse experiences during childhood, even those not traditionally recognized as trauma, have a profound impact on health throughout a person’s life. The greater the number of adverse experiences, the higher the likelihood of facing physical, mental, and life challenges later. This research has been expanded and replicated in numerous studies worldwide, with ongoing research in the U.S. continuing to highlight the significant impact of childhood trauma.
At U Matter, we are dedicated to helping individuals resolve these underlying traumas using evidence-based treatments. By addressing the root causes of trauma, we enable clients to live their lives free from the unconscious influence of past experiences. This not only helps alleviate present symptoms, such as depression and anxiety, but also paves the way for a brighter, more fulfilling future.
Our holistic approach addresses past, present, and future, ensuring that our clients receive comprehensive care that supports their healing journey at every stage.
Our Impact
Vision
Our vision is to facilitate physiological and physical therapeutic interventions, which specifically empowers persons to move through emotional and physical trauma, striving towards the discovery of the best version of themselves, regardless of past experiences. We will be the destination for any individual seeking to transform their personal traumas into their greatest strengths.
Mission
Reducing mental health stigma regardless of cultural backgrounds. We provide support and empowerment for anyone who has or who is experiencing trauma and associated mental health issues. We believe that by raising awareness of the stigma associated with mental health, we can empower people to overcome and move beyond trauma experienced, navigating through the uncertainties and challenges of life.
What We Do
U Matter works with individuals who are in need of that extra support and will benefit from a range of therapeutic interventions.
We specialise in trauma work, arising as a consequence of abusive relationships; individuals who have been human trafficked either sexually or for modern day slavery. In addition to this we also provide Empowerment Self Defence in group work.
Empowerment self-defence is a violence prevention education tool which aims to reduce the incidence of abuse by integrating a program that teaches a variety of skills enable a person to recognise and prevent abuse. The aim of the tool is to help recognise abuse, coercion and boundary violations; assertive communication and personal advocacy when under stress as well as enabling someone to physically protect themselves from violence committed by anyone.
From our research it has shown that the combination of traditional therapy and physical defence work facilitates moving through trauma, the associated guilt and shame, clearing space for cognitive processing. Research shows that trauma is held within the body, consequently the physical movement goes to release the trauma enabling the cognitive processing.
From our research it has shown that the combination of traditional therapy and physical defence work facilitates moving through trauma, the associated guilt and shame, clearing space for cognitive processing. Research shows that trauma is held within the body, consequently the physical movement goes to release the trauma enabling the cognitive processing.
Diversity is at the heart of what we do, we work with people of all ages, genders, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, education, and national origin, creating a safe, positive, and nurturing environment. In addition to English speaking, we offer services in Albanian, Arabic, English, Greek, Hindi, Urdu, Panjabi, Persian (Farsi Dari) and Turkish.
Our Goals
U – Unstoppable
M – Mindfulness
A – Ambition
T – Togetherness
T – Transformation
E – Empowerment
R – Resilience.
Our Values
The way we ensure you are at the heart of everything we do is by adhering to our four key values that form the foundation of our work.
- Inclusiveness
- Compassion
- Reliability
- Honesty
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