About
Matthew Glynn, RSW, MSW, BKin
Hi, I’m Matthew. I’m a Social Worker who works with adults navigating ADHD, pain and injury, stress, and challenges related to health behaviour change.
Many of the people I work with feel caught between knowing what matters to them and having difficulty putting that into practice. This can look like struggling to get started or follow through, feeling frustrated by pain or changes in physical functioning, getting caught in perfectionism or self-criticism, or finding that stress and difficult emotions begin to shape everyday choices.
My approach is primarily informed by Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and behavioural science. In my work, I help people develop greater awareness of the patterns that show up in their thoughts, emotions, and behaviours, and how these patterns can influence day-to-day functioning. Rather than focusing on eliminating difficult internal experiences, I support clients in learning to respond to them with greater flexibility so they can take small, meaningful steps in the direction of what matters to them.
Meaningful change isn’t about getting everything right; it’s about becoming more aware of what’s getting in the way and learning to respond differently.
I place a strong emphasis on ongoing professional development, regularly engaging in training and self-directed learning so that the support I offer stays current, ethical, and evidence-informed.
Services
Adult ADHD Counselling
ADHD can make it difficult to get started, stay organized, follow through, or maintain routines, even when you know what needs to be done and it's important to you. Over time, this can bring frustration, self-criticism, and a sense that everyday demands take more effort than they should.
Together, we can make sense of how these patterns show up for you and explore practical ways of working with your attention, emotions, and environment that actually fit your life.
Pain, Injury, & Health Behaviour Change
Living with persistent pain, recovering from an injury, or trying to make changes related to your health can affect activity, motivation, mood, confidence, and daily routines. This can also include challenges related to weight, physical activity, or maintaining health-related habits over time. Stress, avoidance, discouragement, and all-or-nothing thinking can make these changes even harder to navigate.
Our work can focus on understanding how these patterns shape your choices and finding sustainable ways to respond to pain, injury, changes in activity, and health behaviour with greater flexibility and self-awareness.
Stress, Anxiety & Performance Concerns
Stress and anxiety can show up as overthinking, perfectionism, self-criticism, burnout, or pressure to perform. These patterns can make it harder to stay present, make decisions, and remain engaged in work, relationships, training, or other meaningful parts of life.
We can explore how you respond to pressure, uncertainty, and difficult emotions, while building greater flexibility in how you move through them. This can also include support for athletes and active adults navigating performance anxiety, injury-related stress, perfectionism, or changes in training and activity.
