Matt Glover

Counsellor, Forest Therapist and Director of MGA Counselling Services

Matt Glover

BSc(Hons), BTheol, GradDipTheol, M (counselling)

Director of MGA Counselling Services
Director of Forest Therapy Victoria
Director of Nature Play 4 Kids
Director of Life Therapies Victoria

Professional Memberships:

MACA (Level 4)
Member of the Australian College of Supervisors
Member of the International Nature and Forest Therapy Alliance

Professional Development Training:

Gottman Relationship Therapy (Level 3)
Prepare/Enrich Facilitator
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
EMDR
Forest Therapy
Recovery from Sexual Assault
LGBTI Issues and Culture
Various mental health, grief and trauma related workshops

Works with: kids, teens, adults (men and women), elderly, couples

Locations: Croydon Hills, Warrandyte

Areas of special focus:

Relationships
Grief
Trauma
Sexuality
Gender
Depression and Anxiety
Porn addiction
Recovery from Religious and Spiritual Abuse
High Sensitivity
Introversion

Do you offer phone counselling? Yes

Do you offer online/telehealth counselling? Yes

Do you offer supervision? Yes

Groups on offer:

Group supervision
Public Forest Therapy events
Creativity and Wellbeing Cartoon Workshop

Workshops/training:

Using Forest Therapy in Your Counselling Practice
A Primer on Grief Counselling

“Your present circumstances don’t determine where you can go; they merely determine where you start.”

Nido Qubein

About Matt Glover

Matt Glover is a multifaceted counsellor whose journey has been shaped by diverse experiences in industrial research, church ministry, palliative care, private practice, and even the creative world of cartooning. Before fully dedicating himself to counselling, Matt spent several years in church ministry, where he developed a deep understanding of the human spirit and the complexities of faith, purpose, and community. This experience laid the groundwork for his compassionate approach to counselling, as he learned to provide support during some of life’s most profound and challenging moments.

Transitioning into palliative care, Matt continued to hone his skills in offering empathy and guidance, particularly to those facing the end of life. His work in this field has been marked by a deep commitment to helping individuals and their families navigate the emotional terrain of terminal illness with dignity and grace. Since 2012, Matt has also maintained a thriving private practice, where he combines his rich background with a holistic approach to mental health, often incorporating nature-based therapies.

Beyond his professional life, Matt is also a talented cartoonist, finding creative expression through art. His passion for creativity is matched by his love for gardening and bonsai, hobbies that reflect his appreciation for patience, nurturing, and growth—qualities that are central to his counselling practice.

As a father to two adult sons, Matt understands the challenges and rewards of parenthood, bringing this personal insight into his work with families and individuals alike. His broad life experiences, from ministry to palliative care, private practice to art, enrich his ability to connect with clients on a deep and meaningful level, making him a respected and well-rounded counsellor dedicated to fostering mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being.

MGA Counselling Services
Director: Matt Glover
General enquiries: 1300 38 50 20

Head Office: Manna Gum Studio, 4 Oxford Close, Croydon Hills, Victoria

VIC Branches: Croydon Hills - Warrandyte - Lilydale - Point Lonsdale - Boronia
NSW Branches: North Strathfield - Earlwood - Maroubra - Potts Point

For the nature based health and wellbeing divisions of MGA Counselling Services, please visit:
Forest Therapy Victoria
Nature Play 4 Kids