About Stephen
Stephen Matthews is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). He has three years of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief and depression. Stephen also brings additional experience with autism and attention differences, and he volunteers as a bereavement counsellor.
He aims to create an open, non-judgemental space where people can talk about what matters to them. Sessions focus on the client’s priorities and on building their confidence to manage daily life more easily.
Background and approach
Stephen emphasises listening first and then tailoring practical steps that feel workable for each person. His main approach is person-centred therapy, which places the client’s perspective at the centre of sessions. That means conversations follow the client’s pace and priorities while the counsellor offers reflective listening and guidance.
Stephen also uses elements from other evidence-based techniques to address immediate problems and coping skills. When someone is facing grief, trauma or ongoing anxiety he combines listening with practical strategies to reduce overwhelm. For relationship concerns he helps people clarify communication patterns and set clearer boundaries.
For neurodiverse clients he aims to offer a validating space where differences are heard and understood. Sessions are offered in English and are delivered online by video, phone, live chat or text messaging. People begin by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a session that fits their availability.
Approaches you may use during online sessions
Person-centred therapy is Stephen’s main approach. It focuses on listening to the client’s experience and following their pace. The counsellor reflects what is said and helps people notice their own choices and strengths, useful for anxiety, grief and relationship concerns.He also draws on practical evidence-based techniques to teach coping skills. These methods include step-by-step strategies to reduce overwhelm, manage anxious thoughts, and improve everyday functioning after trauma. They typically involve short exercises and behavioural adjustments to try between sessions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Stephen will explore your needs, goals and preferences and suggest routes to try. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made as you learn what helps most.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation and non-verbal cues. Phone calls work well when bandwidth is limited or a simpler check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging can be used for brief check-ins, written reflection, or when someone prefers not to be on camera. These options aim to make counselling more flexible and easier to fit into a busy life.
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What this therapist works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
Also listed
- Experience
- 3 years
- Licensed
- Languages
- English
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