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- Client-Centred Therapy
- Existential Therapy
- Relationship concerns
About Matthew
BACP registered counsellor in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience. Matthew Bennett helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression. He uses client-centred and existential ways of working and focuses on building a collaborative therapeutic relationship.
Matthew frames sessions as a place for honest exploration and increased awareness. He works alongside clients to identify patterns and gain clarity about what is happening in their lives. Conversations may cover feelings, relationships, identity, and difficult memories in straightforward language.
His style is relational - the connection between counsellor and client is central to the work. That connection is used to notice recurring dynamics and to try out different ways of relating. Matthew may sit with uncertainty and strong emotions while also helping clients notice small changes that feel meaningful.
He has experience supporting people through issues connected to abandonment, attachment and codependency, and with communication and commitment difficulties. He also works with concerns such as emptiness, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, and questions about life purpose.
Practical matters are discussed openly in early sessions. Matthew uses the counselling approaches listed to guide the work, and he and the client decide together what to focus on and how to proceed.
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How his counselling approaches work in online sessions
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the client’s perspective. The counsellor listens without directing and reflects what the person says. This helps people develop greater self-understanding and address issues like low self-esteem, anxiety and relationship concerns.Existential Therapy concentrates on questions of meaning, choice and responsibility. It encourages people to consider values, life purpose and how they want to live. This approach can be useful for feelings of emptiness, guilt, shame or uncertainty about the future.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Matthew will discuss what fits best with the client’s goals and preferences. He aims to make those decisions together, reviewing progress and adapting the focus where needed.
Confirm which session formats are offered before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals can use remote sessions to keep continuity of care when in-person meetings are difficult, but exact options should be checked prior to scheduling.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and depression, plus related concerns like abandonment and communication problems.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His approach is relational and collaborative. He uses client-centred and existential methods to explore feelings, meaning and patterns in relationships.
How much experience does he have?
He has three years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom as a counsellor.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is BACP registered and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.