Matthew Higgins
Experienced person-centred counsellor
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About Matthew
Matthew Higgins offers calm, non-judgemental support for people facing life’s pressures and losses. He creates space for clients to talk through worries about stress, anxiety, depression, relationships and grief. He makes listening the priority so people feel heard and respected.
He became a counsellor later in life and brings broad life and work experience to sessions. Matthew completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling & Psychotherapy in Leeds in 2021 and holds BACP registration.
Background and approach
During training he completed placements with 100 hours of client work and continues to work with charitable counselling services and bereavement organisations. Matthew often supports people coping with changes that can come with midlife. He understands issues such as bereavement, new relationships after separation, blending families, redundancy, career change, loneliness and isolation.
He also works with more general difficulties including addictions, sleeping and eating problems, anger and bipolar mood challenges. His main clinical influences include person-centred ideas from Carl Rogers, attachment-based thinking, emotionally-focused methods and psychodynamic perspectives. He leans towards listening and empathising while remaining open to more directional work when it helps clients change behaviours or perspectives.
Sessions aim to be respectful and practical. Matthew emphasises honesty and reassurance while helping people identify steps they can try between meetings. He encourages a collaborative pace that matches each person’s needs and readiness to change.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 3
- Registered with
- BACP
- Registration number
- 392725
- Languages
- English
- Approaches include
- Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- How sessions happen
- Online, by video, phone or messages
Details are as listed on Matthew's public professional profile. You can check any number with the professional body.
What Matthew works with
Everything Matthew lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
Approaches Matthew lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Psychodynamic Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How Matthew works online
Client-centred therapy centres on listening and acceptance so clients can explore feelings at their own pace; this helps with low self-esteem, anxiety and when someone needs space to make sense of loss or change.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Matthew will work with each person to decide which ideas suit their goals and preferences. That decision is collaborative and can change as therapy progresses.
If you are considering online therapy, check which session types this counsellor currently offers before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, avoid travel, and allow shorter check-ins when time is limited. Different formats also change practical things like whether you need to use video or can choose an audio call, so confirm the options when you book to match sessions to your day-to-day needs.
Questions and answers
What kinds of problems can be brought to therapy here?
Matthew works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, grief, self-esteem, addictions and career-related issues.
What is the style of therapy like?
He uses a person-centred approach that focuses on listening and empathy, and may introduce other directional techniques when helpful to challenge unhelpful patterns.
What experience does this counsellor have?
Matthew qualified in 2021 and has three years of professional experience, including placement work and ongoing roles with charitable counselling and bereavement services.
What professional credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered to international clients and are conducted in English.
Which session formats are available?
The biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with him?
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