- Client-Centred Therapy
- Existential Therapy
- Supports LGBT issues
About Matt
Matt Lightfoot is a counsellor registered with the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) who has four years' practice in the United Kingdom. He works with stress, anxiety, relationship worries, self-esteem concerns, and a wide range of other issues including trauma, grief and identity questions. Sessions are aimed at people who want a conversational, person-led way to think things through.
Matt uses a client-centred style that keeps the person in charge of what gets discussed. He listens without directing the conversation and helps people spot what they want to change. That approach suits people who prefer to lead the session and make their own decisions about next steps.
He also draws on existential ideas about meaning, choice and responsibility. That perspective supports people who are trying to make sense of big life questions, cope with change, or find more direction. Matt combines this with practical attention to daily problems like sleep, work stress and relationship tension.
His background includes extended personal therapy as part of training, and he is insured and ICO-registered. He brings everyday language and straightforward reflections to sessions rather than clinical jargon. People who feel overwhelmed by social situations, shame or identity worries may find this approach helpful.
Matt works with a broad range of concerns such as addictions, ADHD, gender dysphoria, attachment issues and sexual subcultures including kink. He accepts international clients and runs sessions in English. To start, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
How Client-Centred and Existential Work Translates Online
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on letting the client guide the conversation. The therapist listens, reflects and supports the person to find their own answers. This suits people who prefer to lead sessions and set the agenda for what matters most to them.Existential Therapy pays attention to meaning, choice and responsibility. It helps when someone is wrestling with big life questions, uncertainty or a sense of emptiness. Online sessions can support this kind of reflective work by providing regular time to consider options and priorities.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Matt will help clients decide whether a more person-led stream or an existential focus fits best. That decision is collaborative and may shift as the client’s needs and goals change.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, reduce travel time and allow quicker follow-ups after difficult days. It also lets people choose quieter or shorter check-ins when that helps with concentration or time constraints.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he work with?
Matt works with stress, anxiety, relationship and self-esteem concerns, plus a wide range of other issues listed in his profile such as trauma, grief, addictions and identity matters.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He primarily uses a client-centred approach where the person leads the conversation, and he also brings in existential ideas about meaning and choice.
How much experience does he have?
He has four years of practice experience and completed extensive personal therapy as part of his training.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?
Yes, he accepts international clients and provides sessions in English.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.