About Us
About Southcoast Psychology
Established in 2024 by principal psychologist and practice manager Matthew Hiriart, Southcoast Psychology was created to provide individuals and families living throughout both Bass Coast and South Gippsland with a high standard of centralised and accessible modern mental health support, that grows alongside the community’s needs.
At Southcoast Psychology, we understand our community and acknowledge that reaching out for support is a big step, so we’re here to make that process as comfortable as possible. We are dedicated to providing evidence-based care infused with genuine warmth and empathy, and pride ourselves on creating a space where you can feel heard, understood, and empowered to move forward.
Our practice’s serene location by the beach offers a calming environment that complements our holistic approach to mental health.
About Matthew Hiriart
BPsych(Hons), MProfPsych, MAPS, MAPPi
Matt is a born & raised local who is deeply committed to providing high quality psychological support to improve & maintain client’s mental health and wellbeing. With over 10 years experience working in the mental health field, Matt has developed a warm, nurturing and authentic personalised approach tailored to each individual, Matt ensures that he provides a unique therapeutic experience that meets the specific needs of those he works with. Beyond his practice, Matt finds immense joy getting out amongst the rugged and diverse beauty of the Southcoast, from its stunning beaches and cliffs to its expansive bushlands and rolling hills you can find him hiking, fishing and surfing.
Matt is a passionate and dedicated community-oriented registered psychologist whose purpose is to be of service to others and finds fulfilment in supporting clients to develop that necessary skills and insight to better themselves, improve their quality of life, build healthy relationships and self-identity, achieve their personal and career goals, to ultimately thrive and maintain wellbeing.
Matt is also dedicated to continual personal and professional development and is currently undertaking further study towards gaining endorsement as a clinical psychologist with AHPRA.
