- Client-centred work
- Existential ideas
- Practical conversation
About Matt
Matt Lightfoot is a counsellor registered with the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) and has four years of professional experience. He works with adults on a broad range of concerns, including anger, stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues and addictions. Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
Matt describes his practice as grounded in person-centred work. He aims to keep sessions led by the client, helping people name what they want to change and try out practical steps. He also draws on existential ideas to look at meaning, values and how personal choices shape daily life.
In practical terms clients can expect straightforward conversation rather than lectures. Matt foregrounds the person’s own perspective and helps them notice patterns such as recurring anger, relationship strain or low self-esteem. He uses relational dialogue to support clearer thinking and manageable behavioural changes over time.
His background includes an extended period of personal therapy during training, and he is an insured, ICO-registered therapeutic counsellor. That experience informs how he works with issues like grief, trauma, parenting strain, ADHD and career stress without assuming a single solution.
People looking to work on recurring temper, frustration at work, or resentment in close relationships will find a practical, down-to-earth approach. The focus is on helping the client identify small, achievable changes and testing what helps in everyday life.
How his approaches work for online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person’s own perspective. The counsellor follows the client’s lead, helps name priorities and supports practical steps. This approach is helpful for anger, stress, relationship strain and low self-esteem because it centres on what the person notices about their behaviour and feelings.Existential Therapy explores values, meaning and choice. It looks at how people make sense of life events and what gives their actions purpose. This can be useful for someone feeling stuck, resentful, or searching for a clearer direction after change or loss.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Matt will help clients decide whether person-centred dialogue, existential reflection, or a mix suits their needs and goals. That decision is collaborative and can change as the work progresses.
Session formats are not detailed in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy day, reduce travel and allow more frequent check-ins. Some people prefer shorter or audio-only sessions when they need them, while others choose longer video meetings for deeper conversations. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt session length and rhythm to match practical life demands.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does he help with?
He works with many concerns including anger, stress, anxiety, depression, relationships and addictions. Additional areas include grief, parenting strain, ADHD and body image.
What is his therapy style like?
He practices client-centred therapy where sessions are led by the person. Existential ideas are also used to discuss meaning and personal choice.
How much experience does he have?
Matt has four years of professional experience and completed over eight years of personal therapy during his training.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is registered with the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) and works from the United Kingdom.
Can I have sessions in other languages or from another country?
Sessions are offered in English. He accepts international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin.