[ Matt Harley ]

A Safe Space to Be Heard

You don’t have to go through this alone.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, unheard, or navigating mental health systems that feel confusing or discouraging, I’m here to walk alongside you.

My work is grounded in lived experience, respect, and the belief that every person deserves dignity, agency, and support.

Hi, I’m Matthew.

I’m a peer support worker based in Hamilton, Ontario.

I’ve experienced my own journey through mental health challenges and psychiatric systems. That experience shaped how I show up today — with empathy, honesty, and a deep respect for the courage it takes to ask for support.

Peer support is not about fixing you.

It’s about listening.
It’s about connection.
It’s about creating space for you to be heard without judgment.

What Is Peer Support?

Peer support is support grounded in shared lived experience.

It’s a space where:

• You can speak openly.

• You can explore what’s weighing on you.

• You can make sense of your experiences.

• You can build confidence in navigating systems.

• You can reconnect with your own strengths.

This is not clinical therapy.
It’s not assessment.
It’s not diagnosis.

It’s human support, grounded in understanding.

How I Can Support You

I work with people who are:

• Experiencing emotional distress

• Navigating psychiatric or hospital systems

• Feeling isolated or misunderstood

• Working toward recovery or stability

• Seeking someone who truly understands

Sessions are conversational, collaborative, and paced according to what feels right for you.

My Approach

I believe in:

• Meeting you where you are

• Respecting your autonomy

• Holding space without judgment

• Supporting self-advocacy

• Recognizing the impact of systems and marginalization

I am committed to ongoing learning in anti-racism and cultural safety so that my practice is inclusive and responsive to diverse experiences.

If You’re Considering Reaching Out

It’s normal to feel uncertain.

Reaching out can feel vulnerable.
You don’t have to be sure.
You don’t have to have the right words.

If you’re curious about whether peer support is right for you, we can start with a simple conversation.

No pressure.
No expectations.
Just a first step.

Connect

If you’d like to learn more or explore working together, you can contact me today.