About me
Taking the first step towards counselling can feel daunting, especially if you’re not sure what to expect or where to begin. You might be wondering what you’ll talk about, what counselling involves, or whether you’ll know what to say. If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone, and you don’t need to have all the answers before you begin.
My name is Matthew, and I’m an experienced Person-Centred counsellor. I offer a warm, compassionate and non-judgemental space where you can talk openly about whatever is troubling you, knowing that your feelings and experiences will be treated with respect. We’ll work at your pace, exploring whatever feels important to you, without pressure or expectation.
You might be struggling with anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, loss, or feeling overwhelmed by life’s demands. You may be coming to counselling for the first time, returning after previous counselling, working towards a new goal, or trying to make sense of a difficulty that continues to affect you. Whatever has brought you here, you don’t have to face it all on your own.
I believe you deserve to be heard, understood and accepted for who you are. My role is to work alongside you, helping you explore your thoughts and feelings, develop a deeper understanding of yourself, and find your own way forward towards the changes you want to make.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am an experienced Person-Centred counsellor, committed to providing a supportive, respectful and non-judgemental space where clients can explore their thoughts, feelings and experiences.
Training and Qualifications
- Counselling and Psychotherapy MSc -Keele University.
- Psychology BSc(Hons) - Coventry University.
- Registered member of the BACP.
- Level 3 in Safeguarding Adults and Children and Young People.
- Understanding Autism and ADHD -University of Derby.
- The Changing Landscape of College and School Based Counselling.
- Working with SEND
- Working with Trauma
I have experience supporting people from a range of backgrounds, including young people, neurodivergent and LGBTQ+ clients. I understand that everyone's circumstances are different and that people can face additional challenges when they feel misunderstood, excluded or unable to be themselves.
I aim to understand your experiences from your perspective, respecting your individuality and working collaboratively with you to explore the issues that have brought you to counselling.
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
£50.00 per session
Free initial telephone or online session
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
My session rate is currently £50 for both online and face to face sessions.
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