- Person-centred approach
- Practical support
- Works with grief
About Matthew
Matthew Higgins offers a calm, non-judgemental space for people who are worried about sleep, stress or life changes. He invites clients to talk at their own pace and listens with empathy. Matthew uses plain language and aims to help people feel heard and understood from the first session.
He trained in Leeds, West Yorkshire, completing a Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy in 2021 and logging 100 hours of client work during placements. Matthew also works with charitable services in North Yorkshire and with a bereavement charity, and he volunteers with the Samaritans supporting people in acute distress.
Matthew’s style is person-centred and rooted in listening. He spends much of the time helping clients say what matters to them and reflecting back what he hears. At the same time he recognises that some people benefit from clearer direction or gentle challenge, and he adapts his approach to what each person needs.
Clients often come with worries about sleep, anxiety, grief, relationship problems or life transitions such as redundancy or later-life change. Matthew is comfortable working through practical routines, emotional patterns and everyday pressures so that small changes can become manageable steps.
He welcomes people from different backgrounds and offers work in English. Matthew draws on several therapy approaches when helpful, and he prefers to agree goals and ways of working collaboratively with each person before moving forward.
Approaches that translate to online therapy
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current feelings and reactions. Online sessions can help people notice patterns in close relationships and try new ways of relating when those patterns cause worry or upset.Client-Centred Therapy is about giving a person space to speak and be listened to without judgement. In an online setting this usually means the counsellor reflects back what they hear and helps the client make sense of their own thoughts and feelings.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, needs and preferences and agree which approaches to try. That decision is collaborative and can change as the work progresses.
If you are considering online therapy, check the current session options before booking. Confirming formats first helps plan practical details like length of session and whether video, phone or another arrangement fits your routine. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow brief check-ins when that suits your schedule.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, sleep difficulties, grief, relationship strain, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, family tensions, trauma and abuse, eating concerns, parenting pressures, anger, career worries, bipolar mood issues and coping with life changes.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He primarily uses a person-centred style that focuses on listening and empathy, while also offering direction or challenge when that would help the person make changes.
How long has he worked as a counsellor?
He has three years of professional experience since qualifying in 2021 and continues to work with charitable counselling services and bereavement work.
Where is he based and what credential does he hold?
He practises in the United Kingdom and holds BACP as his stated credential.
Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
Which session formats does he offer?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.