Matt Lightfoot

Matt Lightfoot offers a warm, person-centred way of working that places the client at the heart of each session. He introduces a calm, non-judgemental presence and aims to help people explore their thoughts and feelings at their own pace. Matt uses plain language and straightforward listening to make conversations feel manageable for someone who is worried or uncertain.

Matt draws on client-centred practice and also brings existential ideas into sessions. That means he focuses on the relationship in the room and helps clients consider meaning, values and choice. He encourages people to identify what they would like to change and to experiment with small steps toward those goals.

He has four years of professional experience and holds NCPS, which stands for the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society registration shown in his biography. Matt also reports extensive personal therapy as part of his training, which informs how he listens and responds in session.

Matt works with a broad range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, body image and eating and food-related issues. He also supports people dealing with relationship strain, grief, trauma and questions about gender and sexuality. He adopts a flexible, down-to-earth style so conversations stay practical and grounded.

Prospective clients in the United Kingdom and international clients can follow the usual booking steps to connect. The first contact is an opportunity to cover practical matters and decide whether his way of working feels like a good fit.

How client-centred and existential approaches work online

Client-centred therapy focuses on genuine listening and on creating a space where the client guides the conversation. Online or remote sessions using this style still centre the client’s priorities and encourage self-directed discovery and small practical steps for change.

Existential therapy helps people examine meaning, responsibility and life choices. When used in online work it can support those facing life transitions, questions about identity or struggles with purpose by encouraging reflection and clearer personal direction.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Matt will discuss options with each person and adapt the mix of client-centred and existential ideas to meet goals and preferences. The decision about how to proceed is collaborative and reviewed as therapy progresses.

Specific session formats are not listed in the original biography, so please confirm available options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful because they can fit appointments around work and family commitments, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Online working can also make accessing international therapists easier, while enabling continuity of care if circumstances change.