- Person-centred approach
- Solution-focused work
- Six years experience
About Matthew
Matthew Quickenden-Smith welcomes visitors to his profile with a clear focus on parents and carers seeking practical help. He writes in a straightforward way and aims to make the first step feel manageable. Matthew is a BACP counsellor with six years of experience supporting people through difficult life moments.
Many clients come because life feels overwhelming and talking to friends has not helped. Matthew helps people talk through stress, anxiety, depression and grief. He also supports those facing LGBT concerns, gender dysphoria, relationship strain, intimacy issues and problems with self-esteem or anger.
In sessions he listens without judgement and works at the client’s pace. He uses Client-Centred Therapy to follow what matters most to the person in the room. He also draws on Solution-Focused Therapy to set clear, short-term goals that make a difference between sessions.
Matthew has worked with a wide range of people across six years of practice. His approach is practical and conversational rather than technical, aiming to build small changes that add up over time. He encourages people to try things between sessions and to review what does and does not help.
If taking the first step feels hard, he acknowledges that courage is involved and offers a straightforward pathway to begin. Prospective clients are invited to read further details about how he works and the next steps for arranging sessions.
How his approaches translate to online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and following what matters to the client. In this approach the therapist offers empathy and reflection so the person feels heard and can make sense of their experience. It is useful for issues like anxiety, depression, grief and identity-related concerns.Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, achievable steps and clear goals. Sessions often look at what is already working and build simple strategies to increase those moments. This approach suits people who want practical change and short-term direction.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Matthew will discuss your needs, goals and preferences and decide together which methods to use. That collaborative process helps shape a plan that fits your life and priorities.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when that helps. The therapist will explain the practical arrangements and how sessions might fit into your daily routine when you arrange an appointment.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and coping with life changes. He also works with concerns such as addictions, relationship and family issues, self-esteem, anger and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He combines Client-Centred Therapy with Solution-Focused Therapy. That means he listens first and helps clients set practical, achievable goals.
What is his background and experience?
He has six years of practice working alongside people from varied backgrounds. His work focuses on making therapy conversational and practical.
What credentials does he hold and where is he based?
He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, recorded as BACP. He practises in the United Kingdom.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions structured and what formats are used?
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current session options with the service before booking. The therapist will outline available formats when you arrange sessions.
How are fees and bookings handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button and complete the short matching questionnaire.