The Indonesian name Pesona Jiwa, meaning “Charm of the Soul” in English, was chosen to reflect the essence of what we offer. It symbolizes the beauty and potential within each individual, waiting to be rediscovered and nurtured. This name captures our mission to guide people on a journey of profound self-discovery, healing, and growth in an environment that blends cultural richness with modern therapeutic practices.
Pesona Jiwa is the realization of a vision born from years of experience and a deep understanding of what it takes to truly heal and thrive. Established by Empowering Awareness Asia, a professional collective of counselors, psychologists, psychotherapists, consultant doctors, psychiatrists, dedicated nursing staff, and holistic practitioners, we aim to provide a space where modern therapeutic practices are harmonized with the wisdom of ancient Balinese traditions.
At the heart of our approach is
Matt Little, M.A., Dip Couns, MBACP, AP APM, ICAP I, PVI Certified, a psychotherapist, addiction specialist, and Clinical Director of Pesona Jiwa in Bali, Indonesia.
With more than 15 years of experience in counselling, psychotherapy, addiction treatment, trauma recovery, and nervous system regulation, Matt specialises in helping individuals experiencing burnout, chronic stress, addiction, emotional numbness, anxiety, trauma, and nervous system dysregulation.
He holds a Master’s Degree with Distinction in Counselling & Psychotherapy Practice, is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP), an International Certified Addiction Professional (ICAP I), an Advanced Practitioner Member of Addiction Professionals (AP APM), and a Polyvagal-Informed Practitioner (PVI Certified) through the Polyvagal Institute under the work of Dr Stephen Porges.
His work integrates evidence-based psychotherapy with contemporary understandings of trauma, attachment, addiction recovery, behavioural change, and autonomic nervous system functioning. Through his clinical work and writing, both here and at Empowering Awareness Asia Matt aims to make complex psychological and nervous system concepts accessible, practical, and clinically accurate.
Learn more about Matt Little and his clinical approach.
Matt’s extensive experience in addictions, trauma, and mental health has shaped the foundation of what we do. With many years of leading rehabilitation centers, Matt envisioned something unique—an alternative to the conventional model. Instead of focusing solely on diagnoses or labels, Pesona Jiwa adopts a person-centered approach, treating each individual as a whole and crafting tailor-made programs that work for them.