Dr Matthew Ryan
HCPC Clinical Psychologist. BSc, MSc, PGDip, PsychD.
Founder of Psychological Edge Services
With almost a decade of clinical experience, Matt started his career by completing a Sport Psychology and Coaching BSc at the University of Derby.
He then focussed his interests on the benefits of sport and physical exercise on mental health. He completed his Health Psychology MSc at the University of Derby, building his understanding of motivation, behaviour change, health and wellbeing.
After completing his Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at the University of Surrey, Matt has worked in the NHS, performance, and private sectors.
The combination of his training has developed his passion for integrative and holistic approaches, that pull together different psychological models, guided by strong Clinical Psychology principles.
Psychological Edge was founded with the aim of focussing his expertise, and meeting individuals and teams where they are.
Matt is a registered psychologist with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC).
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
As a Clinical Psychologist, Matt has reached the highest standard of psychological knowledge, training, and expertise, through completion of:
- Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (PsychD) - University of Surrey
- Health Psychology (MSc) - University of Derby
- Sport Psychology and Sport Coaching Honours (BSc) - University of Derby
- Psychology Conversion (PGDip) - Manchester Metropolitan University
The knowledge he has developed throughout his education and training, has afforded him a deep understanding of the psychological mechanisms behind mental health and peak performance.
Matt has worked closely with those at the peak of sporting performance, including professional footballers, dancers, golfers, and within the world of Formula 1 and Formula-E.
He supports corporate professionals, lawyers, and CEOs to navigate and balance the demands of their career alongside their psychological wellbeing. Preventing burnout, maintaining passion and drive, and promoting effectiveness.
He has a breadth of experience treating a range of clinical presentations across the lifespan, supporting individuals with Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, OCD, persistent pain conditions, relationship challenges, redundancy support, burnout and stress.