International Experience

Matthew’s comprehension and capacity to assist disparate populations are enhanced by his international experience, which encompasses numerous countries:

1. Sheffield, United Kingdom: Private Practice. Matthew acquired a comprehensive understanding of the intricacies of mental health care in a diverse urban population while operating his private practice in this location.
2. Azerbaijan: Conducted seminars for European psychology students on global sex and sexuality education, gaining insight into cultural sensitivities and socio-political challenges.
3. Erasmus Project: Lead partner and expert in six countries (Ireland, Malta, Croatia, Poland, and Lithuania). This position broadened his comprehension of the diverse educational and psychological requirements that exist throughout Europe.
4. Lithuania: Visiting lecturer at Vytautas Magnus University and training for psychologists and social workers at the Family Crisis Centre “Viena Stotelė,” which is a member of the Lithuanian SOS Children’s Villages Association. He also conducted training sessions regarding sex education for educators and youth workers in Tetos, Lithuania. These experiences underscored the significance of customised methodologies in various cultural contexts.
5. Guatemala: Conducted an assessment and provided training on adolescent pregnancy, as well as incest. He continues to provide clinical supervision and training to psychologists at Casa Isabel, a facility that he assisted in the establishment of. He acquired profound insights into the influence of socioeconomic factors on mental health during this period.
6. Ireland: Contributed to the professional development of therapists in Ireland by providing sex therapy training at Dublin Business School.
7. Hungary: Conducted a comprehensive seminar on the integration of various therapeutic modalities in Central Europe for the Gestalt Hungarian Association.

Keynote Address: Delivered a keynote address to the Lithuanian Psychology Association on “Sexuality and AI,” discussing the intersection of technology and human sexuality.

Supervision: Continuously contributes to and learns from a variety of psychological practices worldwide, supervising practitioners in Egypt, Turkey, Portugal, Lithuania, Guatemala, Italy, and Germany.