Matt Lightfoot , NCPS

Matt Lightfoot is a therapeutic counsellor based in the United Kingdom who brings a warm, non-judgemental presence to his work and four years of professional experience. He is an accredited registrant with the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS), a credential indicating recognised professional registration with the society. He focuses on creating a supportive, relational environment where people can explore their thoughts, feelings and life experiences at their own pace.

Working in a person-centred way, Matt places the client at the centre of the therapeutic process. Sessions are generally client-led and he does not dictate topics or assume he knows more about someone’s life than they do. That relational stance is combined with elements of existential thought - helping people consider meaning, choice and values - and a pluralistic sensitivity that adapts to each person’s needs. He aims to provide empathetic, tailored support that helps individuals identify what they would like to change and possible ways to move forward.

Matt has undertaken extensive personal therapy as part of his training, giving him a lived understanding of the therapeutic journey. He works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, LGBT matters, trauma and abuse, addictions and grief, among others. His approach is grounded, approachable and focused on helping people find their own inner resources and clearer direction within a compassionate therapeutic relationship.

Client-Centred and Existential Approaches for Online Therapy

Client-Centred Therapy emphasises empathy, acceptance and a non-directive stance. In practice this means the therapist follows the client’s lead, offering understanding and reflection to help people uncover their own insights and choices. It is well suited to issues such as low self-esteem, anxiety, relationship difficulties and many everyday struggles where feeling heard and understood is central.

Existential Therapy invites exploration of meaning, values, freedom and responsibility. This approach supports people wrestling with life transitions, grief, a sense of emptiness or questions about purpose, helping them clarify what matters and how to live in alignment with their values.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to identify which methods feel most helpful, adapting the way sessions proceed to match the client’s goals, preferences and current challenges. Clients are treated as partners in planning their work.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can happen via video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to connect across distances. For many people, these options increase accessibility and make it simpler to maintain continuity of care with licensed professionals and therapists while working on meaningful change.