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Matthew Bennett, BACP

Matthew Bennett is a BACP counsellor working in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience.

About Matthew

Matthew Bennett is a BACP counsellor working in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience. He creates a calm space for honest exploration and clear thinking. Sessions are presented as a chance to reconnect with yourself and to make sense of what is happening now.

Matthew frames therapy as a collaborative process. He pays attention to the relationship in the room and uses that connection to help understand patterns.

Background and approach

Conversations can cover feelings, current stresses, and how past events shape present choices. He commonly helps people facing anxiety, stress, depression and low self-esteem. Relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse are also areas he addresses.

Matthew often supports people dealing with issues such as abandonment, attachment questions, codependency and communication problems. His work also extends to concerns like guilt and shame, loneliness, life purpose and specific pressures faced by men, first responders and veterans. He speaks English in all sessions and practises from the United Kingdom.

Matthew aims for practical clarity rather than jargon. Sessions focus on understanding what matters to the client, noticing recurring patterns, and finding steps that feel manageable. He emphasises thoughtful reflection alongside straightforward conversation.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	407022	April 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

Cost Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Matthew lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Ways of working Matthew names

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How Matthew’s approaches work online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on meeting you where you are. The therapist listens without judgement and encourages you to follow your own pace and priorities. This approach helps when someone feels stuck, unsure of themselves, or needs to rebuild confidence.

Existential Therapy looks at meaning, choice and responsibility in life. It helps people facing questions about purpose, isolation, or major life changes by encouraging honest reflection and personal responsibility for choices.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Matthew will discuss what feels most useful and adapt methods to fit your goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process where you decide what to focus on and how to proceed.

Online sessions use video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to give options that suit different lives. Video is useful when visual contact matters, phone works well if bandwidth is limited, live chat or messaging suit shorter check-ins or people who prefer typing. These formats make it easier to fit therapy around work, family or travel while keeping the focus on the therapeutic relationship and the issues you want to address.

Frequently asked

What issues does this counsellor help with?

Matthew works with stress, anxiety, depression and low self-esteem, plus relationship difficulties and experiences of trauma and abuse. He also supports people with abandonment, attachment, codependency and communication issues.

How would you describe the therapy style?

Sessions are relational and collaborative, with an emphasis on honest conversation and exploring patterns. The style is grounded and straightforward, focusing on awareness and practical steps.

What experience does he bring?

Matthew has three years of professional experience working with adults on a range of emotional and relationship concerns. His background centres on humanistic, person-focused practice.

What credentials and region are listed?

He is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.

Can I have sessions in a language other than English?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Matthew offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and needs.

How are sessions paid for?

Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time; costs vary with your location and the therapist's availability.

How do I begin working with him?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. You can then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.