Counsellor profile
Matthew Black, NCPS
Based in United Kingdom ยท 5 years of experience
Counsellor for grief, anxiety and life changes
Continue with MatthewAt a glance
- Registration
- NCPS, United Kingdom (NCS19-08117)
- Qualifications
- NCPS
- Experience
- 5 years
- Languages
- English
- Based in
- United Kingdom
Details come from information Matthew supplied to BetterHelp.
- Grief and loss
- CBT and DBT
- Gender dysphoria support
About Matthew
NCPS. 5 years of professional experience. Matthew Black works with people facing grief, life changes and a range of emotional concerns using approaches he lists as Client-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). He practises in the United Kingdom and runs sessions in English.
Matthew focuses on common problems such as stress, anxiety, depression and low self-esteem. He also helps people dealing with addictions, compassion fatigue, and relationship or family difficulties. Additional areas of interest include gender dysphoria, hoarding, intellectual disability, personality disorders, phobias and non-monogamous relationships.
In practical terms he aims to keep sessions straightforward. Conversations are shaped around what the person brings to the room. Matthew uses client-centred ideas to listen and to prioritise each person's concerns. He draws on CBT to look at thinking patterns and DBT to teach coping skills for intense emotions.
Sessions are described as collaborative and adaptable to the person's goals. Matthew will discuss what to try and review progress as therapy continues. He asks people to be active in setting goals and checking that the approach feels useful.
To begin, the site asks users to select the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
Matthew signs his biography with a brief personal note and offers straightforward support for those taking first steps towards change.
Using client-centred, CBT and DBT methods in online sessions
Client-Centred Therapy places the person's concerns at the centre of the work and focuses on active listening and understanding. It helps people clarify what matters to them and set practical goals for change.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It uses practical exercises and structured discussion to reduce anxiety, low mood and unhelpful habits.
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) offers skills for managing intense emotions and improving emotional regulation. It can be useful when someone needs tools for distress tolerance and interpersonal effectiveness.
Finding the best approach is part of the therapeutic process. Matthew works collaboratively to decide which methods to use based on the person's needs, goals and preferences. He will review what helps and adapt the approach over time.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists commonly offer these practical benefits, and Matthew will discuss how to structure sessions to suit everyday life.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work with?
Matthew works with grief, life changes, stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family issues, self-esteem and compassion fatigue.
Which therapeutic approaches does he use?
He uses Client-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT).
How much clinical experience does he have?
Matthew has five years of professional experience in counselling and related work.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
His listed credential is NCPS and he practises in the United Kingdom.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start counselling with him?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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