- Person-centred therapy
- Grief support
- Autism aware
About Stephen
Stephen Matthews is a BACP-registered counsellor in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief and depression, and also focuses on areas such as abandonment, attachment issues, autism and Asperger syndrome, caregiver stress and communication problems.
He volunteers with a bereavement service, which informs his practical approach to grief and loss. He aims to listen so clients feel understood, especially when grief or trauma make talking difficult. Stephen also has experience supporting people with ADHD and autism-related concerns where they have felt heard for the first time.
Stephen uses person-centred therapy as his main approach. That means the client’s perspective shapes the work and sessions focus on what matters to the individual right now. He explains things plainly and works alongside clients to decide what to try next, rather than imposing a fixed programme.
He will draw on tools and strategies from other therapeutic methods when useful. These are used to help people manage day-to-day problems and develop skills to cope outside sessions. The aim is to build enough autonomy so clients can step away from therapy when they wish, with the option to return later.
Sessions are delivered in English and his practice is UK based. Before booking, readers should confirm current session formats and scheduling details using the platform’s matching process.
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions can work
Stephen’s main approach is person-centred therapy. That focuses on the client’s perspective and aims to help people speak about what matters to them. It’s useful for issues like low mood, relationship difficulties and feelings of guilt where being heard matters first.He also blends in practical tools from other evidence-based techniques when helpful, for example strategies to manage anxiety or to work through grief responses. These techniques are used as short-term tools to support day-to-day coping and to build skills the person keeps between sessions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will talk with each client about their goals and preferences, and together they decide which methods to try. That collaborative process helps people test what fits their needs and adjust as they go.
Confirm the current session formats before booking as the biography does not list them explicitly. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into daily life, for example by saving travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during a busy day, or avoiding the need to be on camera when someone prefers phone or audio-only contact. Registered or accredited professionals can explain the practical options when you complete the platform’s matching questionnaire.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief and depression, and related concerns such as abandonment and attachment difficulties.
How would he approach shame or guilt?
He uses a person-centred approach so conversations start with what the client brings and feel guided by the client’s concerns about guilt or shame.
What experience does he have?
He has three years of professional experience and also volunteers as a counsellor at a bereavement service.
What are his credentials and location?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Does he offer sessions in other languages?
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 arranged and paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.