Matthew Higgins, BACP
Matthew Higgins offers calm, patient support for adults facing stress, anxiety, loss and life change.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- +13 more
About Matthew
Matthew Higgins offers calm, patient support for adults facing stress, anxiety, loss and life change. He presents an open, non-judgemental space where people can talk through difficult feelings and practical problems. Matthew uses listening, empathy and careful reflection to help people make sense of their situation and decide what to try next.
He trained in Leeds and completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy in 2021. As part of that training he completed 100 hours of client work in placements and continues to work with charitable counselling services and a bereavement charity.
Background and approach
He also volunteers with the Samaritans supporting people with suicidal thoughts. Matthew draws on person-centred ideas while also using attachment, emotionally focused and psychodynamic approaches when they better fit someone’s needs. That means sessions can be gentle and exploratory or more directed and challenging depending on the person.
He aims to balance listening with practical conversation about how to respond to problems. People often contact him about grief, relationship difficulties, low mood, anxiety, addictions, parenting strain, sleep and eating problems, anger and major life transitions such as redundancy or retirement.
He acknowledges the particular issues that can arise later in life and is comfortable talking about loss, new relationships and changing roles. Sessions are straightforward and conversational. Matthew seeks to build trust over time and to help people find small, realistic steps they can try between meetings.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 392725 | August 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
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Focus areas and approaches
What Matthew works with
Everything Matthew lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
Approaches Matthew lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Psychodynamic Therapy
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Online support
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Matthew will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, and may combine ways of working as needs become clearer. He explains options and checks in regularly so the plan can be adjusted over time.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to make counselling more flexible. Video is useful for more personal conversation and visual cues, while phone calls need less bandwidth and can be easier during a busy day. Text and live chat suit short check-ins or people who prefer writing to speaking. These options help fit therapy around work, family and travel, and give different ways to keep progress moving between appointments.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Matthew help with?
He works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship difficulties, self-esteem, addictions, eating and sleeping problems, parenting strain, anger, bipolar disorder and coping with major life changes.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
Sessions tend to be person-centred with lots of listening and empathy. He may also use attachment, emotionally focused or psychodynamic ideas when that better suits a person.
What experience does he bring?
He has three years of professional experience and trained at postgraduate level in counselling and psychotherapy, bringing life experience from earlier careers into his work.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practices from the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging as ways to meet.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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