Matthew Quickenden-Smith, BACP

Matthew Quickenden-Smith is a qualified counsellor and a registered member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) with six years of experience supporting people across the United Kingdom. He works alongside clients of all ages and backgrounds to address a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family difficulties, addictions, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, anger, self-esteem and career challenges. He also offers support for LGBT matters and gender dysphoria, and attends to compassion fatigue and other life stressors.

Matthew combines attentive listening with practical guidance to help clients navigate life changes and build coping strategies that fit their circumstances. He aims to create a supportive environment where people can explore difficult feelings, clarify goals and take manageable steps toward improved wellbeing. Taking the first step to seek therapy can feel daunting, and Matthew recognises the courage it takes to begin this work. He is committed to providing steady, professional support as clients move toward greater balance and satisfaction in their lives.

Client-Centered and Solution-Focused Support Online

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person seeking help rather than on labels or diagnoses. It involves attentive listening, empathy and working at the client’s pace so they can explore feelings, values and goals. This approach is useful for people facing life transitions, relationship concerns, low self-esteem or emotional overwhelm.

Solution-Focused Therapy is a brief, goal-oriented approach that helps clients identify practical steps toward the changes they want to see. Rather than concentrating on the origins of a problem, it highlights strengths, past successes and small, achievable actions that build momentum. It often suits clients seeking clear direction for managing stress, anxiety or specific life challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Matthew will collaborate with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals and preferences. He works together with clients to adapt strategies and review progress as therapy continues.

Online appointments by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging offer flexibility for busy schedules and those who prefer remote access. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, fit sessions around work or family commitments, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable.