Stephen Matthews, BACP
Stephen Matthews is a counsellor who works from the United Kingdom and holds membership with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and Abuse
- +3 more
About Stephen
Stephen Matthews is a counsellor who works from the United Kingdom and holds membership with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). He has three years of professional experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and depression. He aims to make the first steps toward change feel manageable and supported.
He creates an open, non-judgemental space where people can talk about what matters to them.
Background and approach
He uses person-centred therapy as his main approach, which focuses on understanding the client's experience and priorities. He adapts the work with tools from other methods when that will help meet practical goals. Stephen also has experience volunteering as a counsellor at a bereavement service, which has informed his work with grief and loss.
He has worked with people who identify with autism and attention differences and aims to make them feel heard when they first describe their experiences. In sessions he focuses on helping people build skills to manage day-to-day life more effectively. He works collaboratively to set aims that matter to each person.
The pace and content are guided by the client's needs and what they want to achieve. People who choose to work with him can expect gentle challenge alongside practical strategies. His approach is to support autonomy so clients can step away from therapy when they feel able, with the option to return later if needed.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 400522 | 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 Stephen works with
Everything Stephen lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Divorce and separation
- Guilt and shame
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
Online support
Because Stephen adapts his work, he also brings in practical strategies from other evidence-based techniques. These can include simple skills to manage anxiety, routines to lift low mood, and coping steps for trauma-related reactions. Such techniques aim to give small, usable changes between sessions.
Choosing the right approach is a joint process. The counsellor will discuss options with the client, try methods that suit their needs, and adjust based on what helps. Together they decide the pace and focus so the work fits the person's goals and preferences.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions work when bandwidth is limited, live chat suits shorter check-ins, and text-based messaging helps people reflect in writing. These options make it easier to fit counselling around work, caregiving, and daily life.
Frequently asked
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief and depression, plus related topics such as attachment and communication problems.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He primarily uses person-centred therapy, offering a listening, non-judgemental space and adapting practical tools from other methods when helpful.
What is his professional background?
He has three years of professional experience and volunteers at a bereavement service, bringing direct experience with grief work and related issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available online?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are costs and payments handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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