Matt Lightfoot, NCPS
Matt Lightfoot is a counsellor who uses a person-centred way of working.
- Stress & Anxiety
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- +17 more
About Matt
Matt Lightfoot is a counsellor who uses a person-centred way of working. He offers a calm, non-judgemental space where people can talk through what matters to them. He draws on existential ideas too, helping people look for meaning when life feels hard.
Matt holds NCPS accreditation and practises from the United Kingdom. Matt keeps the session focused on the client. He believes the person knows their life best and encourages self-directed exploration.
Background and approach
Conversations aim to spot what a person wants to change and small steps to try between sessions. His work covers common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression and relationship issues. He also supports people with bereavement, trauma, addictions, sleeping problems and self-esteem struggles.
Additional interests include attachment difficulties, body image and questions around gender and sexuality. Matt brings four years of professional experience and many more years of personal therapy into his practice. That background shapes a straightforward, down-to-earth style.
Sessions are warm and practical, with time to reflect and then try things differently. Online sessions are offered by video, phone, live chat or text messaging. International clients are welcome and sessions are conducted in English.
To begin a course of counselling a person uses the platform's Start Therapy button, completes a short matching questionnaire, and books according to availability.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| NCPS | NCS21-01222 | June 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Matt works with
Everything Matt lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Body image
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Hoarding
- Immigration issues
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Multicultural concerns
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Matt lists
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Online support
He also draws on existential ideas that look at meaning, values and life direction. This can suit people who feel stuck, are coping with big life changes, or want to explore deeper questions about purpose and identity.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk through options and tailor the style to the person's needs, goals and preferences. Together they decide what feels most helpful and adjust as work progresses.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be easier to fit into a work break. Live chat and text-based messaging suit brief check-ins, ongoing reflection or when written communication feels more comfortable. These options make it simpler to sustain regular sessions despite busy lives or distance from practitioners.
Frequently asked
What issues does Matt specialise in?
He works with stress, anxiety and depression and also supports people facing relationship strain, grief, trauma and addictions.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Sessions are person-centred and client-led, with an existential tilt that looks at meaning and life direction.
What experience does he bring?
Matt has four years of professional practice and has undertaken extensive personal therapy during his training.
Where is he based and what are his credentials?
He practises from the United Kingdom and is an accredited registrant with the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society, listed as NCPS.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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