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- Person-centred approach
- Attachment-informed work
- Bereavement experience
About Matthew
Counsellor (BACP), 3 years' experience. Matthew Higgins helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship problems, grief, low self-esteem, depression and related concerns. He uses person-centred work and draws on attachment, emotion-focused and psychodynamic ideas in his practice.
Matthew trained in Leeds, West Yorkshire, completing a Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling & Psychotherapy in 2021. His training included 100 hours of client work in placements. Since qualifying he has continued to work with a charitable counselling service in North Yorkshire and with a bereavement charity. He also volunteers with the Samaritans supporting people in crisis.
Sessions are conversational and begin with space to describe what matters most. He aims to listen without judgement and to reflect back what he hears. Where helpful, he will introduce different ways of thinking about relationships, emotions and past experiences to open up new options for change.
Matthew notes that people later in life often bring particular practical and emotional questions. He mentions issues such as bereavement, separation and new relationships, redundancy, career change, loneliness, and blending families in later years as common topics he sees.
He prefers to adapt the approach to the person rather than follow a fixed formula. That can mean staying largely client-centred or using more directional work when a clearer challenge or structure seems useful. Matthew works in English and accepts international clients.
Cost varies with location and sessions run on a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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How Matthew uses attachment, emotion and person-centred work online
Matthew draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how early and important relationships shape current reactions and connection. This approach can help when relationship patterns, trust, or separation are part of the problem.He also uses emotionally-focused work to help people name and sit with strong feelings and to notice how emotions drive interaction. That can be useful for grief, anger, anxiety and relationship stress.
Person-centred practice forms the backbone of his sessions, so meetings often begin with open listening and reflection. Together the client and therapist decide whether more directional or exploratory work will be helpful as therapy progresses.
Finding the right fit is treated as a collaborative process. He will discuss goals, preferences and practical needs and adjust the style accordingly. This helps shape whether sessions stay largely conversational or include clearer challenges and exercises.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow for quieter check-ins during a lunch break or between commitments. Registered or accredited professionals can offer similar approaches remotely, and this therapist will help clients choose a format that suits their schedule and aims.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he focus on?
Matthew works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, family matters, trauma and abuse, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting, anger, career questions, bipolar and coping with life changes.
What is his therapeutic style?
He mainly uses a person-centred approach, listening without judgement and reflecting what clients say. He can also draw on attachment, emotionally-focused and psychodynamic ideas when those perspectives help.
How much experience does he have?
He has three years of experience since qualifying in 2021 and continues to work with charitable services and bereavement counselling organisations.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He accepts international clients; check the matching process details when arranging a first appointment.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
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