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Matthew Quickenden-Smith, BACP

Matthew Quickenden-Smith is a counsellor who works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression and grief.

About Matthew

Matthew Quickenden-Smith is a counsellor who works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression and grief. He helps those dealing with LGBT concerns, gender dysphoria and relationship or intimacy issues. He also supports people coping with life changes, addiction, anger, career challenges and compassion fatigue.

Matthew is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, often abbreviated as BACP. He has six years of experience working with adults from varied backgrounds across the United Kingdom.

Background and approach

Sessions focus on practical ways to manage feelings and day-to-day challenges. His style is straightforward and conversational. He listens first, then helps identify what is most important to work on.

Together with each person he sets short-term goals and checks progress at each session. Matthew uses approaches rooted in Client-Centred Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy. That means he aims to understand each person’s experience and build on their strengths to find workable steps forward.

People who choose him will find a calm, non-judgemental space to talk things through. He offers several online formats so sessions can fit around work, family or study commitments. If you want practical support for emotional strain, he helps map out clear, manageable plans for change.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	397037	March 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.

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Focus areas and approaches

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Ways of working Matthew names

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How Matthew’s Approaches Work Online

Matthew uses Client-Centred Therapy to offer a listening, non-judgemental space where the client’s experience is central. This approach focuses on understanding how someone feels and helping them gain clarity about what matters most to them.

He also draws on Solution-Focused Therapy, which emphasises small, practical steps and building on current strengths. This method helps when people want focused, goal-oriented work for issues like stress, coping with change or relationship concerns.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Matthew will talk through options and adapt methods to the person’s needs, goals and preferences. He treats the process as collaborative and checks in regularly to make sure the chosen way of working is helpful.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone appointments, live chat or text-based messaging. Video is useful for conversations that benefit from face-to-face contact. Phone sessions can be shorter check-ins or suit lower bandwidth situations. Live chat and messaging allow flexible, written exchanges that fit around busy days or shift work. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, study and family life.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Matthew commonly help with?

He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression and grief, along with LGBT matters, gender dysphoria, addiction and relationship difficulties.

What is his therapeutic style like?

Matthew listens attentively and works in a conversational way, focusing on practical steps and short-term goals that can be reviewed each session.

How much experience does he have?

He has six years of experience working with adults from a range of backgrounds in the United Kingdom.

What professional credential does he hold and where is he based?

He is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, commonly shown as BACP, and practices in the United Kingdom.

Can sessions be held in other languages or across borders?

Sessions are offered in English. He does not accept international clients at this time.

Which session formats are available?

Sessions can be booked as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

What steps should I take to begin therapy?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.