Matthew Bennett

• Stress and anxiety
• Relationship issues
• Client-Centred therapy

About Matthew

Matthew Bennett works on stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression using a relational, humanistic way of working. He is BACP registered and has three years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. He describes therapy as a collaborative process where the relationship matters and honesty is encouraged.

In sessions he focuses on increasing awareness and finding clarity about what feels stuck. He helps people notice repeating patterns, understand painful emotions, and consider how past experiences affect present relationships. Conversations are intended to be direct and steady rather than hurried.

Matthew uses a client-centred stance, placing the person's perspective at the heart of the work. This means he follows what the client brings and responds to what matters most to them in the moment. He also draws on existential ideas, such as thinking about meaning, choice and responsibility when that is relevant to the difficulty at hand.

Practical issues such as motivation, communication problems and feelings of emptiness are part of the topics he addresses. He has experience with specific themes like abandonment, attachment difficulties, codependency, jealousy and issues linked to first responder and veteran or armed forces backgrounds.

Sessions are conversational and exploratory, with space to sit with difficult feelings as well as to look for small, concrete changes. People who value a respectful, relational approach may find this way of working helpful when they want clearer thinking about their relationships and sense of self.

How his approaches shape online counselling

Client-Centred Therapy places the client’s experience at the centre of the conversation. The counsellor listens closely, reflects what is said and follows the topics the client brings, which can help with issues such as anxiety, stress and relationship difficulties.

Existential Therapy looks at meaning, choice and responsibility. It can be useful when someone is struggling with life purpose, feelings of emptiness or questions about identity and commitment.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Matthew will discuss what feels most helpful and make decisions together based on the client’s needs, goals and preferences. The method can shift as the sessions progress and new priorities emerge.

If you are considering online sessions, please confirm the available session formats before booking as these are not specified here. Online counselling can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, for example by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during a work break or avoiding being on camera when that feels difficult. Registered or accredited professionals often use online work to maintain continuity of care when in-person meetings are not possible.

Topics Matthew lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Relationship issues
• Trauma and abuse
• Self-esteem
• Depression
• Abandonment
• Attachment issues
• Codependency
• Commitment issues
• Communication problems
• Emptiness
• First responder issues
• Forgiveness
• Guilt and shame
• Immigration issues
• Isolation and loneliness
• Jealousy
• Life purpose
• Men's issues
• Veteran and armed forces issues
• Self-love
• Sexuality
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Workplace issues

Ways of working

• Client-Centred Therapy
• Existential Therapy

Questions about Matthew

Does he work with anxiety?

Yes. Anxiety and stress are listed among his main areas of work and he has experience supporting these concerns.

What kind of counselling does he offer?

He practises Client-Centred Therapy and draws on Existential Therapy, working relationally with clients to explore feelings and choices.

How much experience does he have?

He has three years of professional experience as a counsellor in the United Kingdom.

Is he registered and where does he work?

He is BACP registered and works in the United Kingdom.

Can I have sessions in another language?

Sessions are offered in English only.

Can people outside the UK work with him?

He does not take clients outside the United Kingdom.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin with him?

Use the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.