Matthew "Matt" Redfearn, NCPS
Matthew "Matt" Redfearn is a counsellor who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety and life changes.
About Matthew
Matthew "Matt" Redfearn is a counsellor who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety and life changes. He works with clients on issues such as depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, and problems with self-esteem. Matt describes the first step of seeking help as a courageous one and aims to offer steady, practical support as people make changes.
Matt uses plain, straightforward conversations to understand what matters most to each person.
Background and approach
He treats the client as the expert in their own story and builds on existing strengths. Sessions look at what is working now and what could be different moving forward. He blends practical problem-solving with attention to feelings.
That can mean identifying unhelpful thinking patterns, testing small changes between sessions, or setting clear short-term goals. The emphasis is on tools that clients can try out in daily life. With three years of professional experience, Matt brings a calm and direct style to appointments.
His credential is NCPS, which is shown after his name. He offers support for a wide range of concerns, including grief, parenting, addictions and trauma and abuse. Matt works with people to make steady, manageable changes rather than promising quick fixes.
He aims to help clients feel more confident about decisions, relationships and coping with difficult events. The approach is practical, respectful and based on collaboration.
Details from the counsellor's public professional profile · registration number listed
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| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| NCPS | NCPS4782 | January 2027 |
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.
Cost Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Matthew lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Blended family issues
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Fertility issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Ways of working Matthew names
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor lists and does not check training records.
How therapeutic approaches work online
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on a respectful, listening approach that helps people feel heard and understood. It supports emotional processing and is useful for concerns like low self-esteem, grief and relationship stress.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. In sessions the therapist and client identify unhelpful thinking patterns and try practical experiments to change behaviour, which can help with anxiety, depression and stress.
Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, achievable changes and clear goals. It is goal-orientated and often useful when someone wants short-term support to move past a problem or make a decision.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and collaborate with the client to decide what fits best for their needs, goals and personal preferences. That discussion can change as progress is made.
Online sessions use video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit therapy around work, family or travel. Video is helpful for face-to-face conversation, phone sessions use less bandwidth, and text or chat allow shorter check-ins and more flexible timing. These options make therapy more accessible and easier to continue between other commitments.
Frequently asked
What concerns can Matt help with?
He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem and career questions, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include parenting, addictions, family problems and trauma and abuse.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style is client-centred and practical. He listens first, then works on small, achievable steps such as changing unhelpful thoughts or setting short-term goals.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has three years of professional experience working with clients on a variety of emotional and practical concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
His listed credential is NCPS. He practices from the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international options are offered?
Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I do to start working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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