Matthew "Matt" Redfearn , NCPS

Matthew "Matt" Redfearn is a UK-licensed therapist with three years of professional experience who supports people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family challenges, depression, motivation struggles, and self-esteem concerns. He brings focused attention to issues such as parenting, addiction, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related difficulties, anger, career transitions, and coping with major life changes, as well as additional areas like adoption and foster care, attachment issues, autism and Asperger Syndrome, and blended family dynamics.

Matt approaches therapy from a strengths-based perspective, holding the belief that each person is the expert of their own story and has resources that can help them overcome current challenges. He aims to create a collaborative space where clients can explore their goals, build confidence, and develop practical strategies to manage symptoms and improve relationships. His listed credential, NCPS, is presented as a professional counselling credential that reflects his training and commitment to the field.

Taking the first step toward change often takes courage, and Matthew seeks to support that process by offering compassionate, goal-focused work tailored to each person’s circumstances. He is accepting clients, including international clients, and provides a range of online session formats to fit different needs and schedules.

Practical Therapeutic Approaches for Online Support

Matthew uses Client-Centered Therapy to create a respectful, empathetic environment where the client’s perspective guides the work. This approach emphasizes listening and building on a person’s existing strengths, and it can be helpful for issues like low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, and coping with life changes.

He also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and developing practical skills to respond differently. CBT is often used to address anxiety, depression, stress, and patterns that interfere with daily functioning.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Matthew works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. He adapts techniques to match what a client finds most helpful and practical.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule regular sessions around work, family, or other commitments and allow ongoing support even when in-person meetings are not possible. Licensed professionals and therapists can use these formats to deliver effective, goal-focused care tailored to each client.