Matthew Jackson is a psychologist based in Oakleigh, in Melbourne’s south-east. He works from 23 Oxford Street, Oakleigh VIC 3166, looking after people and families who are dealing with everyday mental health challenges. The focus is on helping you make sense of what’s been going on, and finding practical ways to feel a bit more steady.
Matthew provides individual therapy sessions when you want support for yourself. This can be for things like stress, low mood, worries that won’t quit, or feeling stuck in patterns that are hard to change. At times, life events can hit hard, and therapy can help you slow things down and work out what you need next.
He also offers couples counselling. When communication breaks down, or you keep repeating the same arguments, it can feel exhausting. Sessions are aimed at improving how you talk, listen, and make decisions together, even when things feel tense. The goal is to build a calmer way of working through problems, not to blame anyone.
For families, Matthew offers family therapy as well. Family life can be full-on, and sometimes the way everyone responds to stress makes things worse for everyone. Therapy can create space to understand each other better and work toward changes that stick at home.
In terms of therapy style, Matthew uses behavioural therapy and cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT). This kind of approach is about noticing how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. It also looks at small, doable steps you can try between sessions. Over time, many people find they’re better able to handle tough moments without getting completely swept up by them.
There isn’t one “right” path for everyone, and people come to therapy for lots of different reasons. Matthew’s sessions are set up to be grounded and supportive, with time to talk through what’s happening for you. If you’ve been thinking about getting help, it can be as simple as starting with one appointment and seeing where it goes.