Matthew "Matt" Redfearn, NCPS

Matthew "Matt" Redfearn offers straightforward, practical support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low mood or relationship strain. He aims to make early steps toward change feel manageable. Matt speaks plainly and focuses on what a person can do next, rather than on labels. He is Matthew Redfearn, NCPS, and brings three years of professional experience to his practice.

Matt believes the person knows their own life best. He listens first and works alongside clients to spot strengths they can use right away. Conversations often focus on small adjustments that make daily life easier, such as clearer communication, tighter routines, or new ways to approach difficult thoughts.

In sessions he draws on client-centred methods to keep the focus on the person's goals. He also uses elements of cognitive behavioural therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and solution-focused techniques to build quick, practical plans. These tools are used flexibly to suit each person's situation.

Matt has experience supporting people with grief, addiction-related worries, parenting pressures and issues around intimacy and self-esteem. He also offers help around career questions, coping with life changes, and family-of-origin concerns. He works in English and can meet people in the United Kingdom and internationally.

Sessions are intended to be a collaborative space to try things out and adjust as needed. Matt encourages clear, doable steps between appointments so progress can be tracked. He supports clients who want direct, practical help alongside a respectful, listening approach.

How therapeutic approaches work online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person's own priorities and strengths. In practice this means the counsellor listens, reflects and follows what matters most to the client so sessions stay relevant and personal.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions link together. It helps people spot unhelpful thinking patterns and test small changes to see what improves mood and coping.

Solution-Focused Therapy zeroes in on practical progress. Sessions aim to identify small, realistic steps that move a person closer to their goals and build momentum between meetings.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will discuss needs, goals and preferences and together they will try methods that fit the person. This collaboration helps adjust techniques as things change.

Online sessions can use video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. Video is useful for a fuller conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for a quick check-in. Text and live chat suit shorter updates or people who prefer writing. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into daily life, while still allowing meaningful progress.