- Warm listening
- Meaning and purpose
- Practical steps
About Matt
Matt Lightfoot is a counsellor who works from a warm, non-judgemental stance. He uses a person-centred approach to help people talk through what is troubling them and to find their own direction. Matt holds NCPS as a credential and draws on his personal experience of having received counselling himself.
Sessions are designed to be led by the individual. Matt listens, reflects and helps people identify what they want to change. He focuses on practical steps and personal resources rather than telling someone what they should do.
He has around four years of professional experience and a strong personal background in therapy that informed his practice. That lived understanding influences how he supports people through stress, anxiety, depression and relationship issues among other concerns.
Matt commonly helps with matters such as self-esteem, grief, trauma and addictions, plus practical life changes like career moves and parenting strain. He also works with issues around gender, sexuality and sexual expression, including LGBT concerns and alternative sex culture topics.
His style is down to earth and relational. People can expect space to reflect, name difficult feelings and try new ways of coping. To begin, a short matching questionnaire is completed and sessions are scheduled according to availability.
How client-centred and existential approaches fit online therapy
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on empathic listening and supporting the person's own choices. The counsellor offers reflection and understanding rather than direction, which can help with stress, anxiety, self-esteem and relationship worries.Existential Therapy looks at meaning, values and the choices a person faces. It helps when someone is questioning life direction, coping with loss, or wanting to find more purpose in day-to-day life.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the individual about their needs and preferences and together decide which way of working feels most useful. This is a collaborative process and can change as therapy progresses.
The practical benefits of online sessions include easier fitting of appointments into a busy week and removing travel time. Some people prefer shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, while others like longer sessions for deeper conversation. The original biography did not list specific session formats, so please confirm which formats are offered before booking to make sure they suit your routine.
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Experience
4+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Matt help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression and self-esteem concerns, as well as grief, trauma and addictions. Other focus areas include relationship and intimacy issues, ADHD and career changes.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His work is mainly person-centred with elements of existential thinking. That means sessions are led by the client, with the counsellor offering empathic listening and reflection.
What experience does he bring?
Matt has four years of professional experience and extensive personal experience of therapy from his own training journey. He uses that perspective when supporting others.
Where is he based and what are his credentials?
He practises in the United Kingdom and holds NCPS as his listed credential with registration noted in his background.
Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered to international clients, and consultations can be arranged across borders in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling sessions according to the therapist's availability.