Counsellor profile
Matthew Black, NCPS
Counsellor - grief and life changes
See online counselling options- Client‑centred work
- CBT methods
- DBT skills
About Matthew
Counsellor Matthew Black is registered with NCPS and has five years of practice in the United Kingdom. He works with grief, life changes, stress, anxiety, addictions, LGBT matters, relationship and family concerns, self‑esteem, depression and compassion fatigue. Sessions are conducted in English and international clients are accepted.
Matthew uses straightforward talking therapy to help people manage difficult feelings. He adapts sessions so people can talk through loss, changing circumstances, or ongoing stress. He also supports those dealing with relationship questions, non‑monogamous arrangements and concerns around gender dysphoria.
His background includes client‑centred work alongside cognitive and behavioural approaches. That blend allows space for what matters to the person while also trying practical ways to reduce distress. He can introduce step‑by‑step strategies from cognitive behavioural work and skills from dialectical behaviour therapy when helpful.
Sessions are kept practical and focused. People are invited to say what they want to work on and what feels helpful, and the plan changes if it does not fit. Fees vary with location and are paid through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
To begin, anyone can use the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and book a first session. Matthew aims for clear, direct conversations about what is getting in the way and what people want to change.
How his approaches work in online counselling
Client‑centred therapy focuses on listening and understanding what matters to the person. The counsellor follows the client’s concerns and helps them talk through feelings and choices. Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviours keep problems going and teaches practical steps to change them. Dialectical behaviour therapy, or DBT, offers skills for regulating intense emotions and improving coping in stressful moments.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Matthew will talk with the client about their goals and preferences and test methods to find what helps most. Decisions about techniques and pace are shared and adjusted over time.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into daily life, reduce travel and allow shorter check‑in sessions when needed. It can also suit people who prefer not to be on camera or who need lower bandwidth options. Registered or accredited professionals can offer therapy this way, and Matthew accepts international clients according to his profile.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What problems does he commonly help with?
He helps people with grief, coping with life changes, stress and anxiety. He also works with addictions, relationship and family concerns, low self‑esteem and depression.
Which therapeutic approaches does he use?
He practises client‑centred therapy alongside cognitive behavioural therapy and dialectical behaviour therapy. That means conversations are person focused with practical strategies and skills work when needed.
How much professional experience does he have?
Matthew has five years of professional experience working with the issues listed in his profile. His work mixes talking and practical techniques.
What registration or credentials does he hold?
He is registered with NCPS as stated in his profile. The listing records that credential exactly as supplied.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English. He also accepts clients based outside the United Kingdom.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees organised?
Fees vary with location and are collected through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. The profile notes this payment arrangement.
How do I start a first session?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. That is the process described in the profile.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
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