Matt Lightfoot, NCPS

Matt Lightfoot offers a person-centred approach that centres the client in every session. He uses a warm, non-judgemental style and aims to build a calm space where people can talk through what matters to them. Matt is registered with NCPS, which appears as NCPS in his credentials, and brings his own experience of counselling into his work.

He prefers to let the person lead the conversation while gently asking questions to clarify and reflect what is said. That approach helps people spot patterns, make choices and try different ways of coping. Matt also draws on existential ideas to help people look for meaning and direction when life feels confusing or empty.

Matt has four years of professional experience alongside many years of personal therapy during his training. He often works with stress, anxiety and depression, and supports people facing relationship, intimacy and identity concerns. His practice includes a broad range of focuses such as addiction, grief, ADHD and attachment issues.

Practical matters are kept simple. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time and costs vary with location and therapist availability. International clients may be accepted and sessions are offered in English.

To begin, people choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability. Matt aims to be down to earth and approachable while helping people find their own answers.

How client-centred and existential approaches work online

Client-Centred Therapy puts the person in charge of the conversation. The counsellor reflects what is said and supports the client to make sense of their own experience. This approach suits people who want a steady, respectful space to talk and find their own solutions.

Existential Therapy focuses on questions of meaning, choice and identity. It helps when someone feels directionless, empty or challenged by life changes, and supports thinking about values and what matters most.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, and then try ways of working that fit the person. That decision is made together, not imposed.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm available options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions around daily routines, reduce travel and allow quieter check-ins when time is limited. Registered or accredited professionals may adapt sessions to suit a person's circumstances, for example shorter conversations when schedules are tight or more reflective sessions when exploring meaning.