Shawn Matthews
,Bachelor of Social Science (Counselling)
I completed my Degree Bachelor of Applied Social Science (Counselling) in 2018. While finishing my degree I worked with men and women with high mental health needs in the drug and alcohol space. I worked in this space for 2 years until opening my business called Open Arms Health. I have now been in business for 7 years.
I specialize in assisting Women, Men and Couples, in Grief, Loss, Anxiety, Conflict Management, Stress Reduction and Relationship Building. The people I assist come from our sessions together, reclaiming their time, voice, values, and vision, creating love, leadership, and happiness through their lives.
I offer a safe space where people can come and speak about what is on their minds. A space with encouragement, support, and growth. One that is non judgemental and gives a person space and time for themselves. My empathetic nature gives people what they needs to move forward in their life.
You may be going through some loss or stress in your life and it's becoming overwhelming. No one around you is listening or can understand what your going through. I see you, I hear you and I understand how that feels. Listening is one of my highest skills, which I believe you may need right now.
Send me a message and let's see how we can work together.
warm regards,
Shawn Matthews
(Open Arms Health)
Australia
| Credential type: | Diploma/Degree |
| Type: | Psychotherapist |
| Accrediting Institution: | Australian Counselling Association |
| Diploma/Degree Type: | Bachelor of Social Science ( Counselling) |
| Year Issued: | 2018 |
| Status: | Verified |
| Credential type: | Certificate |
| Type: | Certified Master Practitioner of Hypnosis |
| Accrediting Institution: | Luke Hawkins Coaching |
| Certificate ID/Number: | n/a |
| Year Issued: | 2019 |
| Status: | Verified |
Shawn Matthews has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars (47 reviews).
Rating: [5 out of 5 stars!]
"I already feel better and my mind is a bit at ease. Thank you"
Happy Face (February 24, 2025)
Rating: [5 out of 5 stars!]
"I have been talking to Shawn for one year now and she has been pivotal in the change that I have gone through throughout this year. This was my first time ever doing counseling of any sorts and she has been very patient and calming for me, making me feel at ease and confident enough to open up to her and to myself really. I am very grateful for her role in my progress and would recommend her to anyone!"
Sophie (February 12, 2025)
Rating: [5 out of 5 stars!]
"I have enjoyed the structure of activities as well as the various techniques offered."
Getting Better (January 20, 2025)
Rating: [5 out of 5 stars!]
"I have seen Shawn Matthews for five sessions now and have felt like I have come away from each session with new information about myself. I have seen several therapists over the years prior to Shawn, and would rate her near the top of the list."
Money Well Spent (November 08, 2024)
Rating: [5 out of 5 stars!]
"I have found things got a lot better once I started talking about stuff. Shawn is a very empathic and caring therapist who helped pull me out of quite a hole a few months back. I have been feeling a lot better."
Very Helpful (October 27, 2024)
Rating: [5 out of 5 stars!]
"Shawn,
Very thorough and insightful with our couples session, Shawn was a good mediator between my wife and I."
Tyler S (September 21, 2024)
Rating: [5 out of 5 stars!]
"Great, learned some new skills/coping techniques."
Toni (September 18, 2024)
Rating: [5 out of 5 stars!]
"If you're looking for someone to listen attentively, work through every detail of yourself, and give you the tools to be a better person, Shawn Matthews is the one for you! She is so incredibly kind and understanding. I have grown so much within the past year because of therapy and am extremely grateful for having had her as my therapist on this journey. Thank you so much!"
Jasmine (July 11, 2024)
Rating: [5 out of 5 stars!]
"Shawn is a really knowledgeable therapist that taught me so many helpful things to allow me grow along my journey."
Jack (June 04, 2024)
Rating: [5 out of 5 stars!]
"Shawn has been such a great help through everything we have worked on! I feel so much better equipped to handle whatever life throws at me! Thank you for everything you’ve done!"
Therapy (May 08, 2024)
Rating: [5 out of 5 stars!]
"Shawn Matthews has been an amazing therapist and has been such a great help with everything I’ve needed! I would highly recommend her"
Shawn Matthews (May 08, 2024)
Rating: [5 out of 5 stars!]
"I have loved this platform! It is super easy to navigate and is also affordable.
I cannot say enough good things about my therapist, Shawn Matthews. She has been nothing short of just a light to my world. She is a great listener, has helped me come to terms with many situations, and has offered great recommendations for exercises and also other books I can read to help me think through situations. I have learned so much about myself and how to navigate through life in my last 6 months with her help. I highly recommend Shawn as a therapist! Thank you for all you do and for making such a difference in my life- I am thankful for you!"
Lauren (May 01, 2024)
Rating: [5 out of 5 stars!]
"Very professional"
Me (March 19, 2024)
Rating: [5 out of 5 stars!]
"Great service!"
Sydney (January 03, 2024)
Rating: [5 out of 5 stars!]
"I have loved this platform! My therapist, Shawn Matthews provides great advice and helps me think through the issues I want to discuss. I highly recommend this program and it's worksheets!"
Christine (January 02, 2024)
Rating: [5 out of 5 stars!]
"Like it so far! I was wondering why I act the way I do sometimes, and my therapist has helped me uncover why I act that way, and how to accept it and grow. :)"
Jas (September 11, 2023)
Rating: [5 out of 5 stars!]
"So far, so good. I've really discovered things about myself that I didn't even realize were present. Like how my actions are influenced by my childhood. I really like interacting with my therapist, I only wish she would respond more frequently. Other than that, I think the explanations for everything were very thorough!"
Jas (September 09, 2023)
Rating: [5 out of 5 stars!]
"Shawn is the best therapist I have ever had. She is kind, caring and very attentive, as well as a superb listener. I always feel better after a video session. She uses techniques to help me resolve childhood issues that are very effective. I am so glad that I was connected with her through this platform."
Healing (August 23, 2023)
Rating: [5 out of 5 stars!]
"I've enjoyed my experience with online-therapy so much. The therapist I was matched with has been incredible and has truly been helping me so much. I've loved the programme and all the worksheets, its kept me on track with working on myself throughout the week as opposed to just in the weekly live session. I would recommend this programme a thousand times over! Very grateful to have found this."
Rio (August 20, 2023)
Rating: [5 out of 5 stars!]
"Loving the worksheets and all of the options I have to choose from. Although I have had only one live session I loved it and can't wait to have my second session. It gave me HOPE."
Mamaof5 (August 04, 2023)