Matt Lightfoot, NCPS

Matt Lightfoot is a counsellor who works in a warm, non-judgemental way. He uses a person-centred style that places the client at the centre of sessions. Matt aims to help people speak openly about what is troubling them and to find practical ways forward at their own pace.

He draws on client-centred work to create an accepting, collaborative relationship. That approach means sessions are often led by what the person wants to talk about rather than a fixed agenda. He also brings elements of existential thinking to help people explore meaning, values, and life direction when they feel stuck.

Matt has four years of professional experience and holds NCPS as a credential. He combines that background with many years of personal therapeutic experience, which shapes how he listens and responds in sessions. He describes himself as down to earth and straightforward in his style.

Common concerns he supports include stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, addiction and coping with life changes such as midlife transitions. He also works with topics such as ADHD, gender dysphoria, body image and family of origin issues. He aims to help people identify change they want and small steps they can try between sessions.

Sessions are offered in English and Matt accepts clients based in the United Kingdom and internationally. To start, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then arrange sessions through the booking process.

How client-centred and existential work translates to online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on empathetic listening and helping people lead the conversation. It is useful when someone needs space to talk things through, build confidence, or clarify what they want to change. Existential Therapy helps people look at meaning, values and life choices, which can be helpful during major transitions such as midlife reassessment.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will talk with each person about their needs, goals and preferences and jointly decide which elements to use. That collaborative process means the style of sessions can shift over time as priorities change.

The practical benefits of online working can include fitting sessions into a busy week, reducing travel time and allowing check-ins from different locations. The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm available options before booking. He can discuss which way of meeting best suits the person's daily routine and goals when arranging appointments.