Matthew Bridge
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About me
Hey!
I am Matthew, a dedicated and compassionate BACP registered counsellor with experience guiding individuals on their mental and emotional well-being journey. I am deeply committed to helping you navigate life's challenges and find the strength within you to achieve growth and healing.
My approach is rooted in humanistic and person-centred theories with some knowledge of working with cognitive behavioural therapy, allowing me to tailor the therapy to meet each of your unique needs. I offer both telephone and online sessions so you can access counselling from the comfort of your own home. I am committed to creating a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and challenges.
I believe in building a trusting relationship with my clients. I can help you in gaining insight into your emotions and thought patterns, empowering you to make positive changes in your life.
As a Registered Member of the BACP, I adhere to the highest ethical standards in my practice. I am dedicated to maintaining client confidentiality, respecting diversity and inclusivity, and conducting myself with integrity and professionalism.
Please feel free to reach out if you're seeking support on your personal journey.
Best wishes,
Matthew
Training, qualifications & experience
Qualifications and Training:
- PGDip in Counselling and Psychotherapy from the University of Salford
- Registered by the British Association of Counselling Practice (BACP), adhering to the highest ethical standards
- Mental Health First Aid (MHFA England).
- Graduate Skills in Counselling (University of Salford).
Experience
I have over five years of experience working in Student Welfare and Support at Manchester Metropolitan University, and I have worked with a variety counselling clients at Glossopdale Community College and Howard Street Medical Practice.
Member organisations
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred).
Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision.
Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training.
All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£45.00 per session
Free initial telephone session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Initial optional 30 minute telephone consultation (free of charge).
Following sessions will be £45 per hour.
Please note that I do offer concessionary rates, so if you are concerned about the cost of counselling please get in touch discuss what options are available.
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