Matt Thomas
Elite Case Manager | Media Consultant | Strategic Intervener
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Matt Thomas is a preeminent Specialist Case Manager and consultant with over 30 years of experience navigating high-pressure professional environments. Specialising in addiction recovery, mental health, and strategic conflict resolution, Matt provides the clinical governance and discreet oversight required by high-profile individuals, families, and organisations globally.
Architect of Recovery
As an EMCC Accredited Coach and certified Addiction Professional, Matt operates as an "Architect of Care" for his clients. He specialises in addressing the complexities of dual diagnosis—specifically the intersection of substance use disorders with neurodivergent conditions such as OCD and ADHD.
Drawing from over 6,000 hours of direct engagement, Matt builds bespoke recovery ecosystems that manage everything from initial crisis intervention and medically-supervised detox to long-term sustainable stability. Through his private practice, Bulbarrow Consultants, he provides a unique combination of clinical strategy and practical problem-solving for clients seeking transformation, regardless of their industry background.
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Industry Leadership & Media Consultancy
Matt’s influence extends across the recovery, entertainment, and sports sectors. As the Co-Founder and Chair of Trustees of Music Support (the UK music industry’s leading mental health charity) and a lead architect of the national Taking Action on Addiction campaign, he has been instrumental in building the UK’s support infrastructure for the arts.
His expertise is frequently sought by major broadcasters to ensure the clinical integrity and duty of care in addiction-related narratives. His consultancy credits include:
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BBC: The Archers, Casualty, and BBC Radio
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ITV: Emmerdale
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The Power of Lived Experience
What sets Matt apart is the integration of high-level professional expertise with profound lived experience. His own recovery journey, combined with a 30-year career that began at major record labels including Universal Music and Warner Brothers, allows him to provide a unique "peer-level" empathy in the music environment.
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This background makes him a trusted partner for clients in sports, entertainment, and corporate sectors who require a consultant who truly understands the unrelenting demands of high-stakes environments.
Matt is a credible advocate for systemic change, dedicated to creating safe, non-judgmental spaces where authentic healing and professional growth can flourish.