Matthew Pitts

MACP

Registered Psychotherapist

English

Therapy can feel intimidating, and it takes courage to ask for help and seek new tools. I am Matthew Pitts, a Registered Psychotherapist based in Toronto, Ontario. I offer virtual therapy across Canada.

Background

Prior to becoming a Registered Psychotherapist, I worked as a family law lawyer. That experience informs my understanding of conflict, emotional strain, and the complexity people carry beneath outward competence. My life experience also includes marriage, parenthood and work within finance/asset management which shapes the perspective I bring into therapy.

Your therapeutic experience with me

Many of the people I work with are thoughtful, capable, and driven, yet internally struggling and feeling stuck. Therapy can offer a space to better understand these experiences, navigate difficult emotions and relationships, and develop more grounded and meaningful ways forward. My approach is collaborative, reflective, compassionate and direct when helpful. I aim to create a space where clients can explore difficult emotions honestly, while feeling supported, understood and challenged toward growth. In couples work, I help partners better understand recurring cycles of conflict so that more emotionally honest, insightful and productive conversations may emerge.

Areas of expertise

These are the areas I commonly work with, and they form a big part of the support I offer in my practice:

Anxiety?

Couple Relationship?

Career & Life Transitions?

Relationship Issues?

Work/life Balance?

Divorce & Intimacy?

I also support you in these additional areas and welcome you to reach out if any of them speak to what you are going through:

Perfectionism?

Self Esteen & Self-worth

Anxiety & Stress

Anger Management

Burnout

Couples Communication?

Depression?

Infidelity

Sex Therapy

Communication & Conflict Resolution

Entrepreneurship & Leadership

Impostor Syndrome?

Passive-aggressive Behaviours

People Pleasing?

Therapeutic approaches

These are the approaches at the heart of my work, and I use them often because they help create meaningful change:

Rogerian (person-centered)

Collaboratively, I work to create an authentic and safe environment where we can explore and value your subjective experience. As a co-traveller within your therapy sessions, this is an environment of empathy, genuineness and acceptance. We can explore, "What are you experiencing?"

Psychodynamic Therapy

Depending on the session, we may explore unconscious elements that are forming patterns that may date back years. We can explore, ""What unconscious conflict exists for you?"

Solution-focused Therapy

I use techniques from this approach as needed within sessions, for example, Miracle Question and Scaling.

Mindfullness & Somatic Practices

I use techniques from these approaches as needed within sessions, for example, visualization, deep breathing, and imagine running faster than the tiger.

Focused populations and cultural backgrounds

These are the communities and cultural backgrounds I focus on, and I bring a sincere commitment to supporting you in a way that feels respectful and genuine:

Populations

Adults

Couples

Business Owners & Leaders

Entrepreneurs & Professionals

Individuals With Mental Health Challenges

Professional credentials

Registered Psychotherapist
- No.17386

College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario

Educational background

Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology

Yorkville University, Canada

Practice locations & services

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FAQ

What if I feel hesitant about starting therapy?

I understand where you’re coming from. Therapy can feel like a big step, especially if you are used to handling things on your own. I hope you feel comfortable enough to reach out to me at Bastion Therapy to schedule a free 30-minute consultation.

What does being a co-traveller in therapy mean?

It means I work alongside you, not above you. I create a space of unconditional positive regard, where you can speak openly, feel supported, and work through difficulties in a way that feels collaborative and grounded.

How do you ensure confidentiality?

Sessions are confidential, and I am regulated by the CRPO in Ontario. Sessions are not video or audio recorded.

Do I need a diagnosis to begin psychotherapy?

A formal diagnosis isn’t required to begin therapy, and as the CRPO states: “Psychotherapy is primarily a talk-based therapy and is intended to help people improve and maintain their mental health and well-being.”

Do you offer in-person sessions?

Not at this time.

Will my insurance cover the cost of sessions?

Your coverage may differ depending on your benefits; I am a Registered Psychotherapist regulated by the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. I issue receipts that you can seek to have reimbursed at the end of each session.

Couples sessions: Can we be in different spaces?

Yes. Each partner can log in to the session on their own device, from their own location, which can make sessions more convenient and accommodating.

Are evenings and weekends available?

Evenings and some weekend spots are made available for sessions.

Is therapy meant to be limited or long term?

It depends on what your needs are and what you are comfortable with. You may seek therapy for a relatively short period, exploring a specific matter, for example. Therapy can also become a longer-term psychotherapeutic resource for you. The choice to begin, pause or end therapy always lies with you. I often like to say that therapy is a collaborative process, but perhaps even more importantly, it is a consensual one.

Immediate crisis support available

If you're experiencing a mental health crisis, help is available right now:

🚨 Call 911 for immediate emergency assistance
💬 Call or text 988 for mental health crisis support and suicide prevention