- Person-centred listening
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Bereavement support
About Matthew
Matthew Higgins is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience. He trained in Leeds, completing a Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy in 2021, and has built on that training through placement work in charitable services and involvement with bereavement support and the Samaritans.
Matthew aims to give people time to speak and to be heard. He uses a person-centred approach that keeps the client's perspective central. He listens without judgement and offers steady responses so people can examine feelings and reactions that are often hard to say aloud.
He works with common life problems such as stress, anxiety, depression and issues with self-esteem. He also helps people facing grief, addictions, sleep or eating difficulties, anger and major life changes like career shifts or redundancy.
Matthew draws on a small range of approaches to suit different needs, including Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Attachment-Based methods, client-centred listening and psychodynamic ideas. He prefers to adapt the way he works to what each person needs rather than following a fixed formula.
Much of his recent work has been with charitable services in North Yorkshire and with organisations supporting bereavement and suicidal ideation. That experience shapes a practical, straightforward way of working that focuses on what clients bring to sessions and on identifying clearer ways to cope and respond.
Approaches used in remote sessions
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on identifying and naming emotions. It helps people recognise patterns in how emotions shape reactions and relationships, and is useful when feelings feel unclear or overwhelming.Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships influence current emotional responses. It can help people understand why they repeat familiar patterns and what might feel different to try now.
Client-Centred Therapy emphasises listening and the client's own perspective. The counsellor offers reflection and acceptance to help the person work through thoughts and decisions at their own pace.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Matthew will discuss options and decide together with the client which methods to try based on needs, goals and preferences. This is collaborative and may change as therapy progresses.
Please confirm the exact session formats available before booking, as the biography does not specify them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy day, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They can also suit people who prefer not to be on camera or who need to join from different locations.
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 concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and self-esteem issues, and with changes such as career shifts and redundancy.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a person-centred approach that focuses on listening and reflecting, and may use directional or challenging techniques when appropriate.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has three years of professional experience since qualifying in 2021 and has completed placement hours in charitable services.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He accepts international clients; please confirm practical arrangements before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule the first session.
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