Matthew Jackson
Psychologist
Matt has worked as a registered Psychologist in private practice and hospitals since 2019. Matt undertook the 5+1 pathway. Matt is an Intensively-Trained DBT Therapist and also works within a Schema framework. Matt is a member of the LGBTQIA+ community and works towards creating safe spaces for queer therapists. Matt is passionate about supporting early-career psychologists and provisional/student psychologists to find the joy in their new careers.
“I love providing the space (and tools) for the individual to be their own hero. For the person to write their own story out of what cards they’ve been dealt and use these cards to build a life worth living.”
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Feb. 9, 2025
Burnout: Coming out the other side with Matthew Jackson (Part 2)
Initially overwhelmed by the severest phase of burnout, in this Part 2 episode Matthew discusses his journey of self-reflection, acceptance, and gradual recovery. Bron and Matt delve into the stages of burnout, and the transformational shift Matthew undertook to cope and regain his sense of self. We again thank Matthew for his courage and vulnerability during this episode, and we hope this episode resonates with listeners 💖 This is Part 2 of Matthew's journey through burnout. If you haven't l...
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Feb. 6, 2025
Burnout: In the thick of it with Matthew Jackson (Part 1)
In this deeply personal episode, Matthew shares his experience of hitting the depths of burnout and making the difficult decision to leave his career as a therapist. We discuss the warning signs of burnout, the importance of recognising when therapy work no longer aligns with you, and the courage it takes to step into the unknown. We also explore the stigma surrounding career changes in psychology and how to navigate the uncertainty of forging a new path. A huge thank you to Matthew for his h...
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Nov. 28, 2024
Therapists can benefit from mindfulness too (with Matthew Jackson)
Therapists use all the strategies they recommend to their clients, right? If you laughed, me too. One of the strategies I rarely practise is mindfulness, and Matthew was kind enough to come on the pod to chat about what mindfulness is and how a regular practise can help us as therapists. Matthew shares his journey from skeptic to mindfulness-embracer, and offers practical advice for therapists interested in giving mindfulness a go. Listen in for a great episode! GUEST: Matthew Jackson, Psycho...
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July 25, 2024
How to not do 'therapy-lite' with partners and friends (with Matthew Jackson)
Bron and Matt chat about the challenge of maintaining boundaries when family and friends seek therapeutic advice. We explore: 👉🏽 differences between professional and personal roles 👉🏻 what to do when you're tempted to give therapy advice 👉 practical boundary-setting strategies 👉🏿 how therapist training can change our personal interactions. Matthew's humour and authenticity shines through in this insightful conversation! Guest: Matthew Jackson, Psychologist LINKS Check out Matthew's ...
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June 6, 2024
Career progression in psychology: What jobs can I get? (with Matthew Jackson)
Bron and Matthew chat about career opportunities in psychology beyond the therapy chair and, if you're already a qualified psychologist, beyond completing the Registrar program. We refer to ✨shiny✨ new research from researchers at the University of Canberra and the Australian National University showing that the skills gained during a psychology degree are in-demand across a range of industries (hooray!). We reckon this episode is a good antidote to existential dread about your future career, so...
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April 18, 2024
Rethinking Borderline Personality Disorder and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
Bron chats with Matthew about Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and its application for folks diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). We dive into the stigma surrounding BPD and discuss how reframing BPD as a trauma response can help us to be more compassionate practitioners. Matthew explains the core components of DBT, the importance of a supportive therapeutic relationship, and his favourite DBT strategies. Guest: Matthew Jackson, Intensively Trained DBT Psychologist. LIN...
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Feb. 22, 2024
How to REALLY process what clients share with us (with Matthew Jackson)
Clients often share information that hits us right in the feels: Things that are sad, traumatic, angering, devastating, and everything in between. Bron and Matthew explore how to go about actually processing the emotional impact of therapy sessions. They chat about 👉🏽 Ways to lessen the risk of vicarious trauma 👉🏻 Managing the challenge of not being able to talk about client sessions with loved ones due to our ethical obligations 👉🏿 Our strategies for processing sessions. Guest: Matthew Jacks...
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Jan. 11, 2024
How to reclaim the joy of being a psychologist (with Matthew Jackson)
Bron and Matthew chat about how to reclaim the joy of being a psychologist if you've lost it. They discuss 👉🏽 The factors that can lead to disillusionment for early-career psychs 👉🏻 What gives us joy in our work 👉 Matthew's journey of reclaiming joy after losing it (hint: being authentic plays a BIG part). Thanks to listener Neta for suggesting this fantastic topic! 🌈 Guest: Matthew Jackson, Psychologist LINKS Matthew's Insta - Matilda Mercury (@matildamercuryqueen) Previous episode with ...
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Nov. 16, 2023
LISTENER STORY: Being a queer therapist, importance of authenticity, leaving the clinical bridging program (with Matthew Jackson)
Bron and Matthew unpack 👉🏽 Being part of the LGBTIQA+ community as a psychologist 👉🏻 The importance of being authentic inside and outside of therapy 👉 Matthew's passions outside of therapy 👉🏿 Why Matthew chose to leave the clinical psychology bridging program 😲 Guest: Matthew Jackson, Psychologist LINKS Matthew's Insta - Matilda Mercury (@matildamercuryqueen) THE END BITS Mental Work is the podcast unpacking the challenges faced by early career psychologists, so they don’t have to go ...
Guest: Matthew Jackson