- Client-Centred Therapy
- Existential Therapy
- Relational approach
About Matthew
Matthew Bennett is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with three years of professional practice. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression. Sessions focus on honest conversation and making sense of what is happening now.
He uses a relational way of working, which means the connection between counsellor and client matters to the work. That relationship is used to look at patterns, feelings and how these show up in relationships. Matthew aims to help people increase awareness and find clarity about their experiences.
In practical terms he invites open, straightforward discussion. He will sit with difficult feelings and help name what is happening. This can include looking at attachment, abandonment and communication problems that affect day-to-day life.
Matthew also supports people dealing with guilt, shame, emptiness and issues linked to first responder or veteran experiences. He can talk through challenges such as codependency, commitment worries, jealousy and isolation. The approach aims to uncover what matters most to the individual.
Sessions tend to involve reflection on current patterns and decisions about next steps. Matthew works collaboratively to develop insight and clearer ways of relating to others and to oneself. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and book a first session through the online options button.
How his approaches work for online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person speaking and their experience. The counsellor listens without directing and helps people make their own sense of feelings and choices. This approach can be useful for anxiety, low self-esteem and relationship concerns.Existential Therapy looks at life questions such as meaning, responsibility and isolation. It helps people consider the values and choices that shape their day-to-day life and how they want to live going forward. This style can suit those struggling with emptiness, life purpose or big changes.
Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the work. Matthew will discuss goals, what matters to the client and preferences, and then agree on how to proceed. That collaborative decision helps shape session focus and pace.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions around work, reduce travel time and allow quieter, shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals often use online sessions to keep continuity of care and to help people maintain regular contact with their therapist.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and depression, plus related concerns such as attachment or isolation.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a relational, humanistic approach that focuses on the connection between counsellor and client and encourages open, honest conversation.
How much experience does he have?
He has three years of professional counselling experience in the United Kingdom.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is BACP registered and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
International clients are not accepted at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time and fees vary with location.
What do I do to start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.