Matthew "Matt" Redfearn
Practical support for stress and relationship strain
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About Matthew
Matthew "Matt" Redfearn offers a calm, straightforward approach for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety or low mood. He introduces short, practical steps that fit into busy lives. Matt works to help people build confidence, regain motivation and handle relationship or family tensions in ways they find manageable.
He treats each person as the expert in their own life and looks for strengths to build on. Sessions focus on clear goals and simple strategies rather than complex jargon.
Background and approach
Matt blends Client-Centred Therapy with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to keep work practical and grounded. In practice he listens first, then helps clients try small changes and notice what works. He uses talking, reflection and goal-setting to tackle issues such as grief, addictions, intimacy concerns and anger.
Career worries, coping with life changes and parenting strain are also areas he addresses. Matt holds NCPS as a credential and has three years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. He offers therapy in English and accepts international clients when arrangements allow.
Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. People who prefer clear, collaborate problem-solving may find his style helpful. He encourages realistic steps and regular review so progress is visible.
To begin, clients follow the site process to match and schedule their first session according to availability.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 3
- Registered with
- NCPS
- Registration number
- NCPS4782
- Languages
- English
- Approaches include
- Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), 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
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Blended family issues
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Fertility issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Matthew lists
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
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviours keep problems going and teaches practical tools to change them. It is often useful for anxiety, depression and stress where small changes can make a big difference.
Solution-Focused Therapy aims to identify what is already working and build brief, concrete steps toward improvement. This approach suits people who want quick, goal-oriented work and visible progress.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss what matters to the client, try approaches that fit those aims, and adjust methods based on how the client responds. It is collaborative rather than one-size-fits-all.
If you are considering online sessions, please confirm which formats the therapist currently offers before booking. Online options can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find remote sessions help keep momentum between life commitments while still allowing structured, practical therapeutic work.
Questions and answers
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression and conflict around relationships and family issues. He also supports people facing grief, addiction, intimacy concerns and career worries.
What is his general therapeutic style?
The approach is practical and person-led. He listens, sets clear goals and uses simple strategies from Client-Centred, CBT and Solution-Focused methods.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has three years of professional work experience supporting people with a range of emotional and relationship difficulties.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He lists NCPS as a credential and is based in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?
International clients are accepted. Sessions are offered in English.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.
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