- Person-centred listener
- Bereavement support
- Works with adults
About Matthew
Matthew Higgins offers an approachable, down-to-earth counselling style aimed at people coping with family and parenting issues, life changes and emotional strain. He speaks plainly and listens carefully so clients can talk through what matters most. His manner is patient and non-judgemental, with an emphasis on respect and dignity for everyone who attends sessions.
He trained in Leeds, West Yorkshire, completing a Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling & Psychotherapy in 2021. Matthew has around three years' professional experience and gained 100 placement hours working directly with clients during his training. He continues to work with charitable counselling services in North Yorkshire and with a bereavement charity, and he volunteers with the Samaritans supporting people in crisis.
In sessions he focuses on giving people space to tell their story while listening for patterns and feelings that matter. He uses a person-centred way of working most of the time, but will also draw on other approaches when a more directional or challenging style could help. This mix means he adapts to the needs of the person in front of him rather than following a fixed script.
Matthew often supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting pressures, relationship difficulties, addiction concerns, sleeping and eating problems, anger, and coping with major life shifts. He also works with issues such as self-esteem, career transitions and bipolar-related challenges.
Sessions are held in English and he is able to work with international clients. People who want to start therapy select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to therapist availability.
How Matthew’s approaches translate to online work
Matthew often draws on attachment-based and client-centred approaches. Attachment-based work focuses on how early relationships affect current feelings and patterns, helping people understand why they react the way they do in close relationships. Client-centred work puts the person’s experience at the centre, giving space to talk while the therapist reflects and listens to help clarify thoughts and feelings.Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. Matthew will work with each person to decide which way of working feels most useful, based on the client’s needs, goals and preferences. That decision is collaborative and can change as therapy progresses.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, childcare and daily life. They can also allow shorter check-ins when needed, or reduce travel time on busy days. Registered or accredited professionals online can use these choices to help sessions fit into routines while focusing on the emotional work needed.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?
He helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting pressures and family conflict, as well as addictions, sleeping and eating concerns, anger and major life changes.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He mainly uses a person-centred approach, offering time to talk while listening with empathy, and will include other methods if a more directional approach seems useful.
What is his background and experience?
He trained in Leeds and completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling & Psychotherapy in 2021, with about three years' professional experience including placement work.
What credentials and base does he have?
He is registered with the BACP and works from the United Kingdom while also engaging with charitable services in North Yorkshire and bereavement work.
Which languages and client locations are supported?
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 current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for?
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?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.