Matthew is a registered clinical psychologist in both the UK and Singapore. He completed a doctorate by research in Psychiatry at Oxford University, and later completed a professional doctorate in clinical psychology at University College London. His clinical, supervisory and consultancy work draws on various psychotherapeutic approaches (e.g., behavioural, cognitive, acceptance-based, and systemic psychotherapies).

Matthew’s clinical experiences inform his current teaching. He has worked in a variety of inpatient and outpatient psychology services in London and Singapore. Currently, he offers psychotherapy services at a local public hospital supporting adults with low moods and heightened stress and anxiety levels. 

Matthew is a senior lecturer in clinical psychology at a local university and has successfully published several academic papers in international peer-reviewed journals on cognitive vulnerabilities for psychological ill-health. He has received both an early-career award and a teaching excellence award for this work. Finally, Matthew has been invited to serve on the sub-committee in the Singapore Psychological Society that manages the Singapore register of psychologists. 

Motivated by his faith and driven by his passion for social justice and inclusion, Matthew volunteers his time at Asian Pastoral Institute — to support counselling training and development, and to raise community understanding and access to psychological treatments.