Matt Lightfoot, NCPS

Matt Lightfoot is a counsellor who works from a person-centred approach. He aims to create a warm, non-judgemental space where people can talk through thoughts, feelings and everyday habits that feel unhelpful. He names the client as the expert in their own life and supports them to choose what to work on. Matt uses a relational style that keeps the person in control of the session. He often brings existential ideas into the work when people want to explore meaning, life direction or values. Sessions are collaborative and focused on what the individual wants to change or understand. He holds NCPS, which stands for the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society, and has personal experience of therapy from his own training pathway. That lived experience shapes how he listens and responds, and he aims to be straightforward and down to earth in sessions. Matt has four years of professional experience and has worked with common issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, loss and relationship concerns. He also supports people dealing with addictions, trauma, gender concerns and questions about identity and intimacy. People come to him for practical help with thinking habits, coping with life changes and improving self-esteem. He also offers support around parenting pressures, sleep problems, anger and career-related stress. If someone is unsure whether therapy will help, he offers an initial conversation to see if it feels like a good fit.

How these approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on meeting people where they are and following what matters most to them. In practical terms this means the counsellor listens closely, reflects back what they hear and helps clients identify their own next steps. It can help with low mood, stress, relationship worries and changing everyday habits.

Existential Therapy looks at questions of meaning, values and life direction. It encourages people to consider what matters to them, to face difficult choices and to build a life that feels more purposeful. This approach often helps with feelings of emptiness, loss of direction and major life transitions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, and then adapt the approach together. This is a collaborative process rather than a fixed prescription, so clients and the counsellor can change direction if something doesn’t feel right.

The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm available options before booking. In general online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins or longer exploratory work depending on what is needed. It can also suit people who prefer to work from a quiet space or who need a session that fits around work or caregiving commitments.