WELCOME TO
Self Encounter
IFS with Matthew Atwell
About
Self Encounter was established in 2023 by Internal Family Systems (IFS) practitioner, Matthew Atwell.
Matthew uses the IFS model to support people eager to heal, change and grow.
It is a powerfully transformative, evidence-based psychotherapy model established 40 years ago by Dr. Richard C. Schwartz.
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Living just outside of Chepstow in South Wales, Matthew works in person and online with people from all parts of the UK, including locally in Monmouthshire and the surrounding areas of the Wye Valley and the Forest of Dean.
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Click below to learn more about Matthew, and his experience and background.
What is IFS?
IFS moves away from a prevailing view that the mind is unitary.
Supported by independent science findings, IFS assumes that multiplicity of the mind is a normal and beneficial state.
It is a transformative model which helps people to access and heal protective and wounded inner parts of the psyche.
Moreover, it believes that each person already has an innate strength that instinctively knows how to heal.
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Click below for more information about the IFS model.
How can Matthew help?
Whether it be one specific or multiple traumatic events, dealing with depression or anxiety, or ongoing destructive patterns which plague you, life can be deeply challenging. And try as we may, sometimes we can't break free to live as we want to.
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IFS is well suited to people seeking relief from the effects of such ongoing experiences.
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Specifically, Matthew's areas of interest include:
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early attachment issues
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neglect and abuse
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traumatic experiences
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depression and anxiety
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addiction
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sexual issues
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gender and identity
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spiritual matters​
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Click below for more information about sessions with Matthew.
Get in touch
Submit this form with questions about IFS sessions with Matthew, or to book an initial free 30 minute video call.​
