Matthew Quickenden-Smith
Practical counselling for life’s difficult moments
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About Matthew
Matthew Quickenden-Smith is a counsellor who aims to help people feeling overwhelmed by everyday life. He works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression and LGBT concerns, including gender dysphoria. He also supports people dealing with relationships, addictions, work strain and low self-esteem.
He uses straightforward conversations to help clients make sense of what is happening for them. Sessions focus on what matters to the individual and on small, practical steps that can make life easier.
Background and approach
He encourages people to notice what is already working and build from there. Matthew is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, described as BACP. He has six years of experience working with a wide range of difficulties and backgrounds.
His style is calm and down-to-earth, aiming to make therapy easier to fit into a busy life. People who come to him often want help managing strong emotions, improving intimacy or working through past trauma and abuse. He also supports clients facing career uncertainty and compassion fatigue.
Sessions are a place to talk openly, set practical goals and try new ways of coping. If taking the first step feels hard, Matthew invites a gentle first conversation to find out what someone needs. He helps people shape a plan that fits their priorities and pace, with an emphasis on steady, achievable change.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 6
- Registered with
- BACP
- Registration number
- 397037
- Languages
- English
- Approaches include
- Client-Centered Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
- 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
- LGBT
- Grief
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Compassion fatigue
- Gender dysphoria
Approaches Matthew lists
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How Matthew works online
Solution-Focused Therapy looks at practical, short-term goals and small changes that add up. The emphasis is on identifying strengths and what can be done differently now, which often suits people wanting clearer steps for coping with stress, work issues or relationship challenges.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Matthew will talk with each person about their needs, goals and preferences and help choose which methods to try. The process is collaborative and adjusts if something isn’t working.
Online therapy can help fit sessions into a busy routine, reduce travel time and make it easier to keep regular meetings. Because the exact session formats were not specified in the biography, check the current options before booking to confirm how sessions are held. The overall aim is to make talking therapy practical and workable within everyday life.
Questions and answers
What kinds of problems can be brought to sessions?
Clients bring issues such as stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, addictions, anger, self-esteem and career worries. There is also a focus on LGBT matters and gender dysphoria.
How would you describe the therapeutic style?
Matthew works in a client-centred way and uses solution-focused techniques to set small, practical goals. The emphasis is on listening, reflecting what matters and trying simple steps that can make daily life easier.
What experience does the counsellor have?
He has six years of experience working with people from varied backgrounds on a wide range of mental health and life concerns.
What are the counsellor's credentials and where is he based?
Matthew is a registered member of the BACP. He practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with this counsellor?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with him?
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