About Matthew
Matthew Black is a counsellor who focuses on helping people through grief, life changes and stress. He uses straightforward conversation and practical tools to help clients manage anxiety, low mood, addictions and relationship worries. Matthew works respectfully and with compassion, tailoring discussions to each person's situation.
He draws on five years of experience in the United Kingdom to shape how he works. Sessions are oriented around what the client needs right now, whether that is short-term coping strategies or a longer conversation about patterns that keep causing pain.
Background and approach
Matthew adapts his tone and pace to suit each individual's comfort level. His approach combines listening and active problem solving. He often uses client-centred methods to make space for personal goals.
Cognitive behavioural techniques are used to identify unhelpful thoughts and try different ways of responding. Matthew also draws on dialectical behaviour therapy skills when emotions feel overwhelming. That can include simple grounding and emotion regulation exercises to reduce distress in the moment.
He supports people dealing with gender dysphoria, LGBT-related concerns, hoarding, phobias and personality-related difficulties. People who come for help can expect clear, practical steps alongside open conversation. Matthew asks about each person's daily life and priorities, then builds a plan that fits those realities.
He aims to empower clients to make changes they want and to notice progress along the way.
What Matthew works with
Everything Matthew lists, in their own terms. LGBT is the reason Matthew is listed here; the rest shows what else Matthew works with.
- Grief
- Coping with life changes
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
- Gender dysphoria
- Hoarding
- Intellectual disability
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Approaches Matthew lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How counselling approaches shape online support
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and making space for a person to find their own answers. It is useful when someone needs steady support, clearer goals and a trusted person to reflect with.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, works by identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing different ways of acting. It is often used for anxiety, low mood and stress because it gives practical steps to try between sessions.
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, or DBT, offers skills for managing intense emotions and improving distress tolerance. Simple grounding and emotion regulation exercises can make strong feelings easier to handle day to day.
Finding the right approach usually happens together. The therapist will ask about needs, goals and preferences and then suggest methods to try. That choice is reviewed over time so the work stays aligned with what helps most.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy life by reducing travel and offering more flexible timings. It can also allow for shorter check-ins when a full session is not needed, or sessions without video if that suits someone better. The biography does not list specific formats, so confirm available session options before booking. Registered or accredited professionals can work with clients across locations, helping people access consistent support even when schedules or geography make in-person sessions difficult.
Questions people ask about Matthew
What kinds of problems does Matthew help with?
He works with grief, coping with life changes, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family concerns, self esteem and depression. He also supports issues such as gender dysphoria, hoarding, phobias and compassion fatigue.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Matthew uses a client-centred style that prioritises listening and understanding. He combines that with cognitive behavioural and dialectical behaviour techniques when useful.
How much experience does he have?
He has five years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom.
What credentials and location are listed?
The listed credential is NCPS and his practice location is the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can he see international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he does accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current options with the service before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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