- Client-centred approach
- CBT and DBT skills
- Focus on grief and stress
About Matthew
Matthew Black is a counsellor who draws on client-centred work to help people through difficult life moments. He focuses on grief, coping with life changes, stress, anxiety, addictions and depression. He also supports those facing LGBT issues, relationship and family concerns, and low self-esteem.
Matthew brings five years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. He emphasises respect, sensitivity and compassion in sessions. He aims to tailor conversations and plans to each person’s needs rather than use a one-size-fits-all approach.
In practice he listens first and then helps people set small, practical steps. He uses Client-Centred Therapy to follow what the person brings to the room. He also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to tackle unhelpful thinking and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills for managing emotions and reactions.
Matthew works with additional concerns such as gender dysphoria, hoarding, intellectual disability, personality disorders, phobias and non-monogamous relationship dynamics. He aims to make sessions a place where people can plan realistic changes and cope better day to day.
His approach is collaborative: he invites people to shape their goals and the ways they want to work. He encourages taking small steps and recognises the courage involved in seeking change.
How Matthew’s approaches translate to online work
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and following the person’s lead. The therapist mirrors and reflects what someone says so they feel understood, which helps people clarify priorities and goals. This style can be helpful for grief, life transitions and relationship concerns.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks down unhelpful thoughts and behaviours into manageable parts. It often uses simple exercises and between-session tasks to shift thinking patterns linked to anxiety and low mood.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance and better communication. These techniques can be useful when feelings feel overwhelming or when relationships are strained.
Choosing the right fit is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and try different techniques together. That collaborative process helps shape whether more talking, skills practice or structured exercises will be used.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, childcare and daily routines, avoid travel time and choose quieter or lower-bandwidth ways to connect. Registered or accredited professionals often find these practical conveniences help people keep therapy consistent.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Matthew commonly address?
He works with grief, coping with life changes, stress, anxiety, addictions, depression and compassion fatigue, alongside LGBT concerns and relationship or family stress.
What is his general therapeutic style?
He uses a client-centred approach that starts by listening and following what matters most to the person. He combines this with CBT and DBT techniques to build practical skills and manage strong emotions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has five years of professional experience working with people in the United Kingdom.
What credentials and location are listed?
Matthew holds NCPS as a credential and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm the current session options before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a course of sessions?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.