Matthew Quickenden-Smith, BACP

Matthew Quickenden-Smith offers calm, practical support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression or major life changes. He is Matthew Quickenden-Smith and he works with individuals who are navigating grief, relationship strains, addiction concerns, or questions about gender and identity. Sessions are straightforward and focused on what matters to the person sitting in front of him.

Matthew uses client-centred and solution-focused approaches to help people find clearer ways forward. He listens first, then helps clients identify small, realistic steps they can try between sessions. This can make big problems feel more manageable, one step at a time.

He has six years of experience and is a BACP member, which means he meets the professional standards set by that organisation. That background informs how he structures sessions and works with people who come with varied concerns.

Many people come with worries about self-esteem, intimacy, anger or compassion fatigue from demanding roles. Others bring issues linked to being LGBT or questions about gender dysphoria; Matthew offers a non-judgemental space to talk those through. He aims for practical, realistic goals rather than abstract theory.

Appointments can happen by video, phone, live chat or text messaging, so people can choose what fits their life. His style is conversational, direct and supportive, helping clients build coping skills and clearer routines. Taking the first step is hard, and he treats that decision with respect.

How Matthew’s approaches work online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person’s own experience. The therapist listens closely, reflects what he hears and follows the client’s pace. This approach helps when someone needs to feel heard and understood before making changes.

Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on practical steps and future goals rather than digging through the past. Sessions often set small, achievable targets to test between appointments, which can suit issues like stress, anxiety or coping with life transitions.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process. Matthew will talk through different styles with each client and together they will pick what fits the person’s needs, goals and preferences. That can mean blending elements from both approaches as the work progresses.

Online therapy gives practical flexibility. Video calls let people read facial cues and hold a longer conversation. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a short break. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief check-ins, tracking progress or when writing helps someone express themselves. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and daily commitments while still working on meaningful goals with a registered professional.