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Stephen Matthews, BACP

Stephen Matthews is a counsellor who trained and works in the United Kingdom.

About Stephen

Stephen Matthews is a counsellor who trained and works in the United Kingdom. He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and brings three years of professional experience to his practice. Stephen aims to make the first steps towards therapy as straightforward as possible for people who feel overwhelmed by difficult feelings.

He has helped people cope with stress and anxiety, manage grief and loss, and work through the effects of trauma and abuse.

Background and approach

Relationship difficulties are another common reason people come to see him. He also has experience supporting people with autism and attention differences who want to feel better understood. Stephen centres sessions on each person’s priorities.

He listens closely and offers practical ways to manage emotions and everyday problems. He uses a person-centred stance while drawing on other evidence-based strategies when they suit someone’s needs. Sessions are collaborative - the person sets the goals and Stephen helps identify steps towards them.

He focuses on building confidence and skills so people can handle daily demands more easily. He also supports those dealing with feelings of shame, abandonment, or loss of purpose. Outside professional practice he volunteers with a bereavement service, which informs his approach to grief and loss work.

Stephen works in English and provides sessions in a variety of online formats to fit different schedules and needs.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	400522	June 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 Stephen lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Depression
Abandonment
Attachment issues
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Caregiver issues and stress
Communication problems
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Divorce and separation
Guilt and shame
Life purpose
Men's issues
Post-traumatic stress
Self-love

Approaches and online options for everyday challenges

Stephen primarily uses a person-centred approach which puts the person's experience at the heart of sessions. This means the therapist listens without judgement and helps you name what matters most, so goals come from you and not from a set plan. It is useful for people who need someone to hear them and help sort out priorities.

He also draws on practical evidence-based techniques to help manage symptoms such as anxiety, low mood or trauma reactions. These techniques often involve simple strategies for coping with distressing thoughts and for building routines that make day-to-day life easier. They can be tailored for grief work, relationship concerns or managing stress after difficult events.

Finding the right way to work is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk through options with you, try different strategies where needed, and check in about what helps. Together you will shape a plan that fits your aims and your comfort level.

Online therapy offers flexibility for people with busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when that feels useful. Phone sessions can suit shorter check-ins or when bandwidth is low. Live chat and text-based messaging make it easier to fit support around work or caregiving and to keep in touch between synchronous sessions. Many people find the range of formats helps them keep therapy consistent when life is unpredictable.

Frequently asked

What kinds of concerns does he help with?

He supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and relationship difficulties, plus related issues such as attachment, abandonment and self-worth.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

He works in a person-centred way, listening closely and helping you set your own goals, while using practical techniques from other evidence-based approaches when helpful.

What background does he bring to sessions?

He has three years of professional experience and volunteers with a bereavement service, which shapes his work with grief and loss.

Where is he based and what credential does he hold?

He practises in the United Kingdom and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the UK work with him?

He is not currently taking international clients and works with people within the United Kingdom.

What session formats are available?

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

How do I start if I want to speak with him?

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