Stephen Matthews, BACP

Stephen Matthews is a UK-based therapist and a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). With 3 years of professional experience, he works with people navigating stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression, as well as related challenges such as attachment and abandonment issues, caregiving stress, and men’s concerns.

He also volunteers as a counsellor at a bereavement service, bringing additional experience supporting people through loss and mourning. Stephen has worked with neurodiverse clients, including those with ADHD and Autism, helping them find a greater sense of being heard and understood during sensitive conversations.

Stephen’s primary approach is person-centred therapy, which prioritises the client’s perspective and aims to create an empathic, non-judgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored. He explains concepts and feelings in plain language and collaborates with each person to identify goals and build practical ways to manage day-to-day life. Where helpful he integrates evidence-based strategies and tools from other therapeutic methods to address specific concerns, with the aim of supporting clients to reach a point where they can manage independently and return to therapy when needed.

Stephen emphasizes compassion, respect, and empowerment, working alongside clients to support meaningful change and stronger autonomy.

Person-Centred and Integrative Care Delivered Remotely

Stephen primarily practices person-centred therapy, an approach that focuses on understanding the client’s experience and creating an empathic, non-judgemental space where individuals can explore thoughts and emotions at their own pace. This method is helpful for people seeking to build self-understanding, improve relationships, and manage emotional challenges.

He also uses integrative, evidence-based techniques when appropriate, bringing together practical strategies and tools tailored to the person’s needs. These flexible methods can help address specific symptoms or situations while remaining aligned with the client’s values and goals.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Stephen works collaboratively with each person to decide what fits best. He helps clients clarify goals, test approaches, and adjust the plan as progress is made, ensuring the work reflects individual needs and preferences.

Online therapy with Stephen is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. Remote sessions make it easier to access a registered professional from wherever you are in the United Kingdom and can support continuity of care during life transitions or when in-person appointments are difficult to arrange.