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- Person-centred approach
- Grief and trauma
- Autism support
About Stephen
BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience, Stephen Matthews focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. He also works with issues such as abandonment, attachment, autism and Asperger syndrome, caregiver stress, communication problems, and men's issues. Stephen offers direct, person-centred work and aims to listen carefully to what each person brings to sessions.
Stephen volunteers at a bereavement service and brings that practical experience into his counselling. He uses person-centred therapy as his main approach, which means the client’s experience guides the process. He values understanding thoughts and feelings before agreeing on what to work on together.
He will also draw on other evidence-informed techniques when they might help. These are used as strategies and tools to manage current difficulties, such as stress, grief or relationship problems. The emphasis is on practical ways to cope until a person feels able to step away from therapy if they choose.
Sessions are collaborative and paced to the individual. Stephen aims to help people strengthen their day-to-day coping and decision-making rather than impose a fixed plan. People who want a conversational, client-led style may find this approach straightforward and direct.
Stephen works in English and does not take international clients. Costs vary by location and use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, users follow the site process to match and book a first session.
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Therapeutic approaches used in remote sessions
Person-centred therapy places the client's experience at the centre of work. The therapist listens with the aim of understanding a person’s thoughts and feelings, and sessions follow what the client brings. This approach is often used for difficulties like anxiety, low mood, and relationship problems where being heard helps clarify next steps.When helpful, the counsellor may add other evidence-informed techniques as practical tools. These might include brief strategies to manage stress, grounding or emotion-regulation exercises for trauma reactions, or communication exercises for relationship difficulties. Each technique is offered as a tool to try, not as a fixed programme.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or has not helped before. Together they decide which methods to try and adapt those methods as progress is reviewed.
Confirm the current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list explicit options. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around everyday life, such as shorter check-ins during a lunch break or voice-only meetings when less bandwidth is needed. Registered or accredited professionals commonly offer these flexible arrangements to help sessions fit practical schedules and needs.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. Additional focus areas include attachment, abandonment, autism and Asperger syndrome, caregiver stress, and men's issues.
What is his therapeutic style?
He primarily uses person-centred therapy, meaning the client's experience guides sessions. He can also add other evidence-informed techniques as practical tools when helpful.
How much experience does he have?
He has three years of professional counselling experience, plus volunteer work at a bereavement service.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How does cost work?
Fees vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session through the booking flow.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.