Matthew Higgins, BACP
Matthew Higgins is a counsellor who aims to create a calm and non‑judgemental space for people feeling overwhelmed by life changes, loss, or low mood.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
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About Matthew
Matthew Higgins is a counsellor who aims to create a calm and non‑judgemental space for people feeling overwhelmed by life changes, loss, or low mood. He listens closely and gives clients time to speak without interruption. He uses simple, honest conversation to help people make sense of what’s happening and find a way forward.
Matthew trained in Leeds, West Yorkshire, completing a Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy in 2021.
Background and approach
He has three years of professional experience and holds BACP accreditation, and he continues to work with charitable services in North Yorkshire. His background includes work with a bereavement charity and with the Samaritans supporting people who have suicidal thoughts. In sessions he draws on person‑centred ideas that prioritise the client’s perspective.
He also adapts his approach when a more directional conversation is helpful. That might mean gently challenging unhelpful patterns or guiding practical steps around relationships, work or coping with grief. People often consult him about stress, anxiety, depression and relationship problems.
He also supports those facing bereavement, parenting strains, career changes, addiction concerns, sleeping or eating difficulties, and anger. He is comfortable talking about both long‑standing issues and recent life events. Matthew works online with clients in English and accepts international clients.
He aims to treat people with respect and dignity and to help them feel heard. The first sessions are used to agree goals and decide the best way to work together.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 392725 | August 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.
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Focus areas and approaches
What Matthew works with
Everything Matthew lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
Approaches Matthew lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Psychodynamic Therapy
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Online support
He also draws on Emotionally‑Focused Therapy ideas, which concentrate on emotional experience in the moment and how those emotions affect close relationships. EFT can help people who want clearer emotional connection and safer ways of relating to others. Matthew discusses options with each person and collaborates on which approach or mix of approaches feels most helpful for their goals.
Online work comes in several formats: video calls for a face‑to‑face feel, phone sessions for low bandwidth or when not wanting to be on camera, live chat for shorter check‑ins and text‑based messaging for ongoing support between sessions. These choices make therapy easier to fit around work, family life or travel and allow people to keep up with regular sessions even when circumstances change.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does Matthew help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties. He also works with grief, addiction, sleeping and eating problems, anger and coping with life changes.
What is his style of therapy like?
He mainly practises a person‑centred way of working that emphasises listening and empathy. He will sometimes use more directional conversation to challenge unhelpful patterns when that would help.
How much experience does he have?
Matthew has three years of professional experience since completing his Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy in 2021.
What credentials and region are shown on his profile?
He is listed with BACP and is based in the United Kingdom, with continued work alongside charities in North Yorkshire.
Which languages and international arrangements are available?
Sessions are offered in English and he is able to work with international clients.
What session formats does he offer?
He works online using video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text‑based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions run via a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.
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