Matthew Coppola

MACP Practicum Trainee, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Matthew Coppola is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario and is currently completing his Master of Counselling Psychology at City University. He holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from York University, with a focus on Counselling and Mental Health and Child and Adolescent Development.
 

Matthew brings several years of experience working in the education sector, where he provided individualized support to children and adolescents with a range of emotional, behavioural, developmental, and learning needs. Through this work, he developed extensive experience supporting young people with self-regulation, social-emotional development, coping skills, interpersonal challenges, and personal growth. His background in education has contributed to his understanding of the ways mental health, development, relationships, and environmental factors can influence a young person’s overall well-being and ability to thrive.
 

His therapeutic approach is integrative and draws from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Person-Centred approaches. Matthew works collaboratively with clients to better understand their individual experiences, strengths, values, and goals, while tailoring therapy to meet their unique needs.
 

Matthew is committed to creating a supportive and welcoming therapeutic environment where clients feel heard, understood, and respected. His approach emphasizes authentic connection, curiosity, and collaborative exploration, with a focus on helping clients develop greater self-awareness, strengthen coping skills, navigate challenges, and work toward meaningful personal growth and change.