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Matthew Higgins, BACP

Credentials: BACP
Experience: 3 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGrief Self esteem Depression

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Matthew Higgins welcomes people who feel overwhelmed by change or stuck in difficult patterns. He aims to create a calm setting where someone can speak freely about stress, grief, relationships, low mood, addiction or career concerns. Matthew writes plainly and listens closely so each person can be heard without judgement.

He trained in Leeds, West Yorkshire, and completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy in 2021. During training he carried out 100 client hours in placements and continues to work with charities in North Yorkshire.

Background and approach

His ongoing charity work includes bereavement services and volunteering with the Samaritans. Matthew usually uses a person-centred style that focuses on listening and empathy. He also draws on attachment ideas and psychodynamic thinking when helpful.

Sometimes a more directional approach is useful to challenge unhelpful patterns and encourage different choices. He often supports people navigating later-life changes such as bereavement, separation, new relationships, redundancy and loneliness. He also offers help with sleep, eating concerns, anger and bipolar-related coping, tailoring the work to each persons needs.

Sessions are offered in English and Matthew accepts international clients. He works via video, phone, live chat and text messaging. His aim is practical support that helps people manage feelings and make clearer decisions about their next steps.

How Matthew uses relational approaches online

Attachment‑based work looks at how early relationships shape current close connections. It helps people understand patterns in relationships, manage strong emotions and build more supported ways of relating. Client‑centred therapy focuses on deep listening and empathy. The therapist follows the person's lead, helping them clarify feelings and decisions without pressure.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Matthew will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most useful, then tailor sessions accordingly. That collaborative decision‑making helps keep the therapy practical and relevant to everyday problems.

Online sessions can be very flexible. Video calls let people see facial cues and develop rapport, phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit into a break at work, and live chat or text messaging can be useful for brief check‑ins or when writing helps someone think things through. These options make it easier to connect from different places and at different times while focusing on the relationship and the issues that matter.

What issues does Matthew focus on?

He supports people with stress, anxiety, relationships, grief, self‑esteem, depression, addictions and family concerns. He also helps with sleeping and eating problems, anger, bipolar coping and career changes.

What is his therapeutic style like?

Matthew primarily uses a person‑centred approach that emphasises listening and empathy. He can also integrate attachment and psychodynamic ideas and use a more directional style when that better suits the client.

How much experience does he have?

He has three years of professional experience since qualifying in 2021 and continues to practise with charitable services alongside his other work.

What credential does he hold and where is he based?

Matthew is registered with BACP and completed his Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy in Leeds, West Yorkshire. He is based in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and he does accept international clients.

What formats are used for online sessions?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text‑based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are sessions paid for and what is the cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions are provided via a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Most often

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Grief

Also listed

Addictions
Anger management
Bipolar disorder
Career difficulties
Coping with life changes
Depression
Eating disorders
Family conflicts
Parenting issues
Self esteem
Sleeping disorders
Trauma and abuse

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 3 years
Registered with: BACP
Languages: English

Contacting Matthew

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Matthew Higgins, BACP

Background and approach

How Matthew uses relational approaches online

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Others working with stress, anxiety