My approach to therapy is about helping people live their lives with depth, commitment and joy.
Life is not always easy. None of us get to choose the brain, body or circumstances we are born in too and many things we experience throughout our lives continue to be beyond our control, BUT we can always reflect on what we think and feel about our experiences. We can also learn about what drives the choices we make. We can even begin to make more compassionate choices that are kinder to ourselves.
About me and my practice
My name is Matt Le Mare, I am a fully qualified and registered therapist with over twenty years experience. I work in Nottingham, Online, through referrals and provide other therapeutic and professional services.
On this website you will find some basic information about me and how I work.
You may be looking for advice, emotional support or therapeutic support to address specific concerns. Find out more about how I can help below.
Sometimes a conversation can offer what a website cannot, so dont hesitate to get in touch. I am more than happy to answer any questions you might have or simply have a chat about how psychotherapy may benefit you or someone you know.
I hope you find what you are looking for.
Feel this could help, give me a call, email or message:
07983728572
Email: matlemare@hotmail.com
Experience
Whichever therapy you feel is right for you, I follow a similar professional framework.
This begins with your contact and a free initial meeting to discuss whether I can help.
Once you feel confident you would like to go ahead with therapy, we agree a therapeutic contract. This includes things like how we want to work, where we want to work and how often and any aims you might have for the therapy. It also gives you information about the professional boundaries that underpin all the therapies that I offer.
The following Frequently Asked Questions, give more information about how I work, but dont hesitate to contact me if there is something you want to know that isnt covered here.
A conversation can sometimes offer answers that a website cannot.
All the therapies I offer are grounded in established and well researched therapeutic models and theories. These include:
Compassion Focussed Therapy
Humanistic Music Therapy
Supportive Music and Imagery
Attachment Theory
Polyvagal theory and Safe Sound Protocol
Trauma Informed Theory and Practice
Person Centred Psychotherapy
Evolutionary Biology and Cognitive Neuroscience
Psychodynamic Psychotherapy and Child Development
I am a fully trained Compassion Focussed Therapist and Humanistic Music Therapist. I am a full member of the British Association of Music Therapists (BAMT) and am HCPC registered. I am also a member of the Compassionate Mind Foundation. I am fully trained to offer Supported Music and Imagery sessions and Safe Sound Protocol.
You can contact me by phone, email or message. Details here. I guarantee to reply to you within 24 hours.
You can contact me to talk about you or someone else who is thinking about starting therapy. Im always happy to answer any queries you might have.
Qualifications
Post Graduate Diploma in Compassion Focused Therapy 2017 2018
Post Graduate Diploma in Music Therapy 2004 2006
Post Graduate Diploma in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education 2010 2011
BA (Hons) Degree in Arts Therapies 1999 2002
Additional Information
I work out of the Bay Therapy Centre, a 2 minute walk from Lady Bay Bridge and a 15 minute walk from West Bridgford Town Centre. There is limited free car parking directly outside the Bay Centre, and plenty of free on street parking in the surrounding residential area of Lady Bay. The number 11 bus from the city centre also stops just outside the Bay Therapy Centre.
I also provide an online therapy service and phone counselling.
To get the most from either of these options you will need access to a safe and private space for the duration
of the sessions. Some people prefer working in this way, finding it more accessible and easier to fit into their busy lives. NB Session costs can be lower for online and phone therapy services.
I also deliver session as part of my outreach service. I have regularly worked in family homes, Care homes, schools and centres.
Professional Membership
HCPC Registration: AS08306
Professional Register
Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
Verified by Counsellingo on Tuesday, 17 March 2026
Initial Consultation
In the FREE initial meeting we get to know each other a bit more.
You can ask me any further questions you have, and we can talk in more depth about your needs and the best interventions to meet those needs.
We can also talk about practicalities like the room the therapy will take place in, or for online or telephone sessions, the space you will base yourself in for sessions.
We can also discuss the frequency of sessions, cost and payments and set up an initial therapeutic contract.
Fees
Face to Face therapy sessions - £75 - one hour
Online therapy sessions - £65 - one hour
Initial therapy assessment (optional) - £100 - one and a half hours
Group Psychoeducation FREE
Supervision sessions Online £65 - Face to Face £75 - one hour
My fee is negotiated - I offer therapy tailored to individual needs and aims. I have a Sliding Scale policy were I consider personal circumstances and will charge less for longer term work.
How you pay can be negotiated. I will use your contact details to invoice monthly.
When I Work
You can contact me by phone, email or message.
https://tidycal.com/matlemare
Use tis link to make an booking or appointment Monday too Friday
I guarantee to reply to you within 24 hours.
You can contact me to talk about you or someone else who is thinking about starting therapy. Im always happy to answer any queries you might have.
Call/Message: 07983728572
Email: matlemare@hotmail.com
Area
Nottingham