Stephen Matthews , BACP

Stephen Matthews is a UK-credentialed therapist with three years of professional experience and membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). He works with people facing stress and anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and grief and loss, offering practical support alongside empathetic listening.

Alongside his professional practice he volunteers as a counsellor at a bereavement service, supporting people through some of the most personal and challenging moments they may face. He also has experience working with neurodiverse clients, including those with ADHD and Autism, where many have reported feeling heard in ways they had not before.

Stephen’s primary modality is person-centred therapy, which places the individual’s experience at the heart of the work and emphasizes understanding thoughts and feelings without judgement. He combines this with a flexible, integrative approach, drawing on a range of evidence-based strategies and tools to address current difficulties. The aim is to work collaboratively toward goals chosen by the client and to build the skills and autonomy needed to manage everyday life more effectively, with the option to pause therapy and return when further support is required.

Person-centred and Integrative Online Therapy

Stephen Matthews primarily practices person-centred therapy, an approach that focuses on understanding a person’s experience and creating a non-judgemental space where feelings and thoughts can be explored. This approach is well suited to issues such as anxiety, grief, relationship challenges, and identity-related concerns because it prioritizes the client’s pace and goals.

He also uses integrative evidence-based techniques, blending practical strategies drawn from established therapeutic methods to address symptoms and everyday difficulties. These techniques can help with emotional regulation, coping after trauma, and improving communication and problem-solving in relationships.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Stephen will work with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the approach as therapy progresses to ensure a good fit.

Online therapy with Stephen is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. Remote sessions make it easier to access regular support, fit therapy around other commitments, and continue work between appointments when helpful.