Matthew Quickenden-Smith, BACP
Matthew Quickenden-Smith is a counsellor who helps people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief or depression.
About Matthew
Matthew Quickenden-Smith is a counsellor who helps people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief or depression. He works with clients who are managing relationship difficulties, addiction concerns, gender dysphoria and other life changes. Matthew is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP, and brings six years of practice to his work.
He uses an approachable, conversational style so sessions feel like a calm space to talk things through.
Background and approach
Matthew blends client-centred listening with practical, goal-focused techniques to help people notice small changes. He aims to make sessions straightforward and grounded in everyday life. Matthew has spent his career supporting people through loss, trauma, identity questions and work-related stress.
He often helps clients rebuild confidence, manage anger and navigate intimacy and family tensions. His experience includes supporting LGBT concerns and compassion fatigue in caring roles. In sessions he listens for what matters most to each person and then works alongside them to set clear, achievable steps.
Some clients benefit from short-term solution-focused work. Others prefer a slower, reflective client-centred pace. Therapy is offered in English and delivered online by video, phone, live chat or text messaging.
Getting started involves a short matching questionnaire and arranging sessions that fit the client’s schedule.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 397037 | March 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 Matthew works with
Everything Matthew lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Grief
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Compassion fatigue
- Gender dysphoria
Approaches Matthew lists
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Online support
Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on practical steps and small changes that make life easier. It looks at what is already working and builds on those strengths to tackle problems such as stress, relationship difficulties or coping with life transitions. Sessions tend to be forward-looking and goal oriented.
Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. Matthew will work with you to match technique to your goals and preferences, mixing listening with practical planning as needed. The aim is to find a style that feels right and helps you make steady progress.
Online therapy offers flexibility to fit sessions into busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can be easier when internet bandwidth is low, and live chat or text messaging suit shorter check-ins or people who prefer writing. These options make it simpler to get support from home, work or while travelling and to choose the format that best fits your routine.
Frequently asked
What kinds of concerns can Matthew help with?
He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and coping with life changes. He also works with issues such as addiction, relationship and intimacy-related problems, anger and self-esteem.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
Sessions combine client-centred listening with solution-focused techniques. That means there is time to talk things through and time to agree practical steps to try between meetings.
What is Matthew's background and experience?
He has six years of experience working with people from varied backgrounds on a range of mental health and life concerns. His work has included supporting LGBT-related issues and compassion fatigue.
What credentials does he hold and where is he based?
He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He is not currently taking international clients and works with people based in the United Kingdom.
What formats do sessions use?
Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different preferences and situations.
How does the cost and booking process work?
Cost varies with location and the subscription used; the subscription can be cancelled at any time. To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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