Matt arrives at Goa airport with a backpack, a Rough Guide, and the private conviction that India has called him. Palolem’s party beach is a...
Matt Valentine-Chase
Matt Valentine-Chase is a writer, therapist, and coach who has spent over three decades guiding individuals through the profound landscapes of human intimacy, desire, and transformation. Operating under his dual umbrellas—The London Sex Coach and IAmMattVC Alchemy—Matt weaves his extensive clinical background with creative exploration to help people unlock deeper states of connection and self-awareness.
His diverse literary portfolio spans evocative prose, immersive short stories, insightful factual articles, and guided "alchemical journeys" designed to transform the psyche. Outside of his therapeutic writing, Matt is the author of non-sex-related titles including The Golden Thread, An Indian Adventure, Dark Wisdom, and The Codes. A passionate advocate for sex positivity, Matt has contributed to numerous publications and books, and he writes a monthly column for ASN Lifestyle Magazine alongside his multimedia content and blog.
Matt's unique methodology bridges his clinical insights with creative expression. Whether through the written word or one-on-one sessions, his work serves as a catalyst for personal alchemy—helping clients bridge the gap between the physical, the emotional, and the creative.
Matt Valentine-Chase is a writer, therapist, and coach who has spent over three decades guiding individuals through the profound landscapes of human intimacy, desire, and transformation. Operating under his dual umbrellas—The London Sex Coach and IAmMattVC Alchemy—Matt weaves his extensive clinical background with creative exploration to help people unlock deeper states of connection and self-awareness.
His diverse literary portfolio spans...
Books
The Golden Thread
Matt arrives at Goa airport with a backpack, a Rough Guide, and the private conviction that India has called him. Palolem’s party beach is a disaster. A leaking coco-hut, a midnight monsoon, and a refund that never comes send him south, into the hills, a family kitchen, and a quieter camp called Mountain Huts.
There he meets Theresa, an Austrian...
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The London Sex Coach: The London Sex Coach, #1
Unlock a Fearless Approach to Sex, Kink, and Intimacy
Ready to transform your perspective on pleasure?
From the leading voice in modern intimacy comes The London Sex Coach—an essential, masterfully curated experience that strips away the taboo and redefines the conversation around sex, kink, relationships, mental health, and the sex industry....
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Dark Wisdom The Codes
From the series:
Dark Wisdom
Unlock the transformative power hidden within your shadow.
In Dark Wisdom, author and therapist Matt Valentine-Chase delivers a profound exploration of the human soul, blending psychological insight with evocative storytelling. Written for seekers, misfits, and those unafraid to question the boundaries of conventional reality, this book serves as...
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Writing Examples
Soft days welcome me
Deep, deep in the snow of my mind
Entrenched, trapped: helpless.
Promises of freedom whisper to me
‘It gets better’.
Lost in oblivion, decay
The corpse of my emotions skeletal
No day of the dead can resurrect me
But this voice is persistent:
‘It gets better’.
Rocking, rolling, head banging... read more on My Blog.
Being Seen Is Vital For Healing
“I’ve seen EIGHT therapists before you! You’ve got my situation in five minutes; they didn’t get it in months or years.”
This is a common response I hear when I start working with sex workers. I’m a therapist. People come to see me for many reasons: anxiety, depression, mid-life crises, or career development. Some clients just want to stay on top of their mental health.
The last thing they need when they are feeling like shit is to be judged for the job they do.
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