Matt Lightfoot, NCPS

Matt Lightfoot offers a warm, non-judgemental therapeutic presence aimed at helping people explore their thoughts, feelings and life experiences. He approaches each person with empathy and curiosity, creating a space where clients are invited to lead the conversation and identify the changes they want to make. He draws on a strong relational foundation informed by a person-centred way of working, which places the client as the expert in their own life and encourages self-directed growth.

Matt also brings elements of existential thinking into his practice, supporting people to consider meaning, purpose and values when coping with life challenges. He speaks from personal experience of how counselling can help - he has undertaken more than eight years of intensive personal therapy during his training - and this informs a grounded, humane style. Clients have described him as down to earth, real, relatable and very human.

Matt is an insured and ICO-registered therapeutic counsellor and an accredited registrant with the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS), which indicates professional membership with that organisation. He is passionate about helping people find their own inner resources and works collaboratively to discover answers that fit each individual’s life and goals.

Client-Centred and Existential Support Delivered Online

Client-Centred Therapy emphasises a respectful, non-directive relationship in which the therapist offers empathy, acceptance and genuine presence. This approach helps people work through anxiety, low self-esteem and relationship difficulties by allowing them to take the lead in exploring what matters to them.

Existential Therapy invites clients to reflect on meaning, choice and personal values, supporting those coping with life transitions, loss or a sense of emptiness. It focuses on helping people clarify what gives their life purpose and how they might live more authentically.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey and Matt will work collaboratively with each client to determine which methods fit best with their needs, goals and preferences. He adapts his way of working to be responsive and practical, discussing options together so the client feels involved in the process.

Online therapy with Matt is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, making it easier to schedule sessions around work, family and other commitments. These options increase flexibility and accessibility, allowing people to engage in therapy from different locations and in formats that suit their communication style.