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Stephen Matthews, BACP

Stephen Matthews is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom.

About Stephen

Stephen Matthews is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom. He focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, grief and depression. Stephen aims to make talking about difficult experiences feel less daunting and to support people who want clearer ways to cope.

He brings three years of professional experience and voluntary work at a bereavement service into sessions. That mix means he is used to helping people through loss and other intense feelings.

Background and approach

He also has experience supporting people with autism and attention differences who have felt heard in therapy for the first time. Stephen uses a person-centred approach, so conversations are shaped around each person’s priorities. He listens for what matters most and helps people set practical steps they can try between sessions.

He also draws on other evidence-based techniques when useful to manage symptoms or rebuild coping skills. Sessions are collaborative and paced to the individual. Stephen aims to help clients gain greater confidence in managing day-to-day life and to step away from therapy when they feel able, with the option to return later if needed.

The work is straightforward and focused on what the client wants to change. People who choose Stephen often want a calm, non-judgemental space to talk about trauma, loss or ongoing anxiety. He explains ideas clearly and works alongside each person to find approaches that fit their life and goals.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	400522	June 2026

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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 Stephen lists on their public professional profile, 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

How therapeutic approaches work online

Person-centred work puts your experience first. In sessions the counsellor listens without judgement and helps you decide what matters most. This approach suits people who want to explore feelings at their own pace and set goals that feel meaningful to them.

Stephen also uses evidence-based techniques alongside person-centred conversations. These practical strategies can include coping exercises, grounding methods for trauma symptoms, and tools to manage anxiety or low mood. Such techniques are aimed at reducing distress and building everyday skills to cope between sessions.

Finding the right approach is a joint process. The therapist will discuss options with you and adapt methods to your needs, goals and preferences. You and the counsellor will check in regularly to see what helps and change course if needed.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls give face-to-face interaction, phone sessions work when bandwidth is limited, live chat can suit shorter check-ins, and text-based messaging lets you reflect in writing. These formats make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and other commitments while still getting the support you need.

Frequently asked

What worries does Stephen help with?

Stephen supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief and depression. He also works with related concerns such as attachment, abandonment, communication problems and men's issues.

What is his therapeutic style like?

He primarily uses a person-centred approach that places the client at the centre of the work. He listens closely and uses practical tools from other evidence-based techniques when needed.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has three years of professional experience and additional volunteering at a bereavement service. That background informs his work with grief and other intense emotional concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

Stephen is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP, and is based in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported and can he work internationally?

Sessions are offered in English. He does not accept international clients at this time.

What session formats are available?

Sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How does pricing work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with Stephen?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.