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Matthew Quickenden-Smith, BACP

Credentials: BACP
Experience: 6 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, Anxiety LGBT Grief Depression Coping with life changes

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Matthew Quickenden-Smith offers calm, straightforward support for people feeling overwhelmed by life. He introduces himself simply and aims to make the first steps into therapy less daunting. Matthew writes in a plain, direct way that many clients find approachable and easy to follow.

He works with worries such as stress, anxiety and depression. He also helps with grief, addictions, anger and low self esteem. He has an additional focus on gender dysphoria and LGBT related concerns, and supports people dealing with career strain, compassion fatigue and relationship or intimacy-related issues.

Background and approach

Matthew uses approaches that centre the person in the room and focus on practical solutions. Sessions aim to understand what matters to the client, and then build small, achievable steps towards clearer day-to-day coping. The work is collaborative and paced to suit each individual.

Matthew trained as a counsellor and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, often abbreviated as BACP. He has six years of experience working with a range of issues and life changes. Sessions are offered in English and can be arranged online by following the site booking steps.

Matthew encourages people to take the small step of asking for support and will work with them to set realistic goals for therapy.

How Matthew’s approaches work online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person in front of the counsellor. It involves listening without judgement and helping the client find their own solutions. This approach can help with anxiety, low mood and issues around identity by giving space to explore feelings.

Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on what the client wants to achieve here and now. Sessions identify small, practical steps and build on what already works. This style is useful for coping with stress, practical life changes and setting short-term goals.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Matthew will discuss goals and preferences and agree a way forward together. That means adjusting methods as the work develops so therapy stays relevant to the client’s needs.

Online sessions are available as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. Video is good for face-to-face conversation, phone can be easier when less bandwidth is available, live chat suits shorter check-ins and messaging helps when clients prefer writing. These options offer flexibility for different schedules and practical situations.

What kinds of problems does Matthew help with?

He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions and trauma, among other concerns. He also supports those facing gender dysphoria and LGBT related issues.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

Matthew draws on client-centred and solution-focused methods to keep sessions practical and collaborative. The aim is to explore what matters to the client and identify small, achievable steps forward.

How much experience does he have?

He has six years of experience working with people on a variety of life challenges and emotional concerns.

Where is he based and what credential does he hold?

Matthew practises in the United Kingdom and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with him?

International clients are not currently accepted.

What formats are available for sessions?

Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and circumstances.

How are costs and scheduling handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to therapist availability.

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Experience: 6 years
Registered with: BACP
Languages: English

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Matthew Quickenden-Smith, BACP

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