Matthew Quickenden-Smith

• Client-Centred Therapy
• Solution-Focused Therapy
• Gender dysphoria focus

About Matthew

Matthew Quickenden-Smith works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, LGBT issues and a range of other concerns using a straightforward, client-led style. He is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has six years' experience.

Matthew offers short, clear sessions that focus on what the person in front of him wants to address. He uses Client-Centred Therapy to listen closely to what matters to the client and Solution-Focused Therapy to set practical, achievable steps. Sessions are conversational and aim to identify small changes that can make daily life easier.

Many people come because life feels overwhelming and talking to friends has not helped. He works with people on relationship and family matters, career stress, compassion fatigue, addictions, sexual and intimacy-related worries, and gender dysphoria. He also supports those coping with trauma and abuse and people facing changes such as bereavement or a major life transition.

Matthew takes a pragmatic approach. He helps clients clarify goals and then tests manageable steps that move toward those goals. The work can include exploring feelings, noticing patterns in behaviour, and trying new ways of responding in day-to-day situations.

Sessions are in English. He practices in the United Kingdom and brings six years of counselling experience to his work. To start, people are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.

How Matthew uses client-centred and solution-focused work online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person's own view of their concerns, helping them speak about what matters most and reflect on their feelings. This approach can help with issues such as grief, depression and personal identity where being heard matters.

Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, practical steps and clear goals. It suits people who want to take concrete actions for stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties or coping with life changes by identifying what is already working and building on it.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Matthew will work collaboratively with each client to decide which methods fit best with their needs, goals and preferences, and he will adapt the work over time if different tools are needed.

If you plan to have sessions online, please confirm the available session options before booking as the biography does not list specific formats. Online work can make counselling easier to fit into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow a shorter check-in when schedules are tight. It can also make it simpler to continue sessions while relocating within the United Kingdom.

Topics Matthew lists

• Stress and anxiety
• LGBT
• Grief
• Depression
• Coping with life changes
• Addictions
• Relationship issues
• Family conflicts
• Trauma and abuse
• Intimacy-related issues
• Anger management
• Self-esteem
• Career difficulties
• Compassion fatigue
• Gender dysphoria

Ways of working

• Client-Centred Therapy
• Solution-Focused Therapy

Questions about Matthew

Does he work with anxiety?

Yes. He works with anxiety using a client-led style and solution-focused steps to reduce symptoms and improve coping.

What kind of counselling does he offer?

He uses Client-Centred Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy, concentrating on listening and setting practical, achievable goals.

How much experience does he have?

He has six years of experience working with people on a range of issues including depression, grief and trauma.

Is he registered with a professional body?

He is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can I work with him from another country?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I get started?

Select the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.