- Client-Centred Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Gender dysphoria support
About Matthew
Matthew Quickenden-Smith is a counsellor and a registered member of the BACP with six years' experience. He works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression and anger. He also supports people with grief, relationship and family concerns, LGBT issues and gender dysphoria.
Matthew keeps sessions straightforward. He listens first, then helps people identify small, practical changes they can try. He uses a client-centred way of working alongside solution-focused ideas to set achievable goals and measure progress over time.
People come to him when they feel overwhelmed, when anger or resentment builds up, or when day-to-day life feels harder than it used to. He will help clients talk through what is happening and pinpoint where change could make a difference. Sessions can include coping strategies, clearer communication techniques and short-term goals to practice between meetings.
His background includes six years of direct counselling experience with people from varied backgrounds. Matthew is a registered BACP practitioner and draws on that framework to guide his work. He prefers clear, practical conversations rather than lengthy theory talk.
When someone starts with him, the focus is on small, steady steps. Matthew helps people recognise patterns, try different responses to anger and frustration, and check what works. He encourages realistic actions that fit into everyday life rather than big, sudden overhauls.
Approaches used online and how they fit into sessions
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and helping the person lead the conversation. It is useful when someone needs to feel heard and wants to explore feelings such as anger, grief or frustration at their own pace. Solution-Focused Therapy looks at practical steps and small changes. It helps when someone wants concrete ideas to try between sessions and to measure small improvements.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and agree a plan together. That discussion helps choose when to use open listening and when to set short-term, action-based goals so the work matches what the person wants to achieve.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work and family life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also make it possible to schedule sessions from wherever the client is based in the United Kingdom. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt their style to suit the practicalities of remote meetings and everyday routines.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger and related issues such as grief, relationship strain and addictions.
What is his style in sessions?
He uses a client-centred approach alongside solution-focused techniques, listening first and then setting practical goals with the client.
How much experience does he have?
He has six years of counselling experience working with adults from varied backgrounds.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is a registered member of the BACP and practices in the United Kingdom.
Can I have sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Does he take international clients?
He does not currently accept international clients.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.