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Matthew "Matt" Redfearn

Matthew "Matt" Redfearn, NCPS

United Kingdom

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NCPS counsellor - relationship and family concerns

  • Client-Centred Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

About Matthew

Matthew "Matt" Redfearn is an NCPS counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience. He works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain and parenting pressures. He also supports people facing changes such as separation, grief, addiction and blended family challenges.

Matt approaches conversations as practical and person-led. He treats the person as the expert on their own life and draws on what is already working when planning next steps. Sessions focus on clear, manageable goals rather than abstract theory. Clients can expect straightforward dialogue and concrete ideas to try between meetings.

His background includes work addressing motivation, self-esteem and confidence, and responding to trauma, abuse and domestic violence. He also has experience with attachment issues, adoption and foster care matters, and other family of origin concerns. That variety informs how he tailors conversations to each person's circumstances.

Therapeutic methods he uses include client-centred work, cognitive behavioural techniques and solution-focused strategies. These help people reframe unhelpful thoughts, build small practical skills, and set measurable short-term goals. The focus is on what can change now to ease daily life and relationships.

People looking for help with blended family issues - such as merging routines, stepparenting questions, or co-parenting with an ex - will find an approach centred on clear communication and practical problem solving. To begin, readers are invited to use the site booking flow to outline concerns and schedule an initial session.

How his approaches translate to online work

Client-Centred Therapy is about focusing on the person's perspective and listening for what matters most. In practice this means sessions prioritise the client's priorities and encourage self-directed problem solving. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It is action-focused and helps with anxiety, low mood and unhelpful thinking patterns. Solution-Focused Therapy narrows attention to small, practical steps and short-term goals that can make daily life easier.

Finding the right mix of these approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods suit their goals and preferences. That decision can change as progress is made and new challenges arise, and the client helps steer which techniques are used.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy routine, for example by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins, or making it possible to join from different locations. Registered or accredited professionals often combine conversational work with practical exercises and homework that fit into everyday life.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefParenting issues

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSexual assault and abuseSexualityWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Solution-Focused Therapy

Experience

3+ years

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does he work with?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, parenting pressures, grief, addiction and a range of family concerns including blended family issues.

What is his general therapy style?

He uses a person-led, practical approach that picks up on a client's existing strengths and focuses on clear, achievable goals.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has three years of professional work experience helping people with issues such as motivation, self-esteem, confidence and relationship strain.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He is registered with NCPS and works in the United Kingdom.

Can I see him if I live outside the UK?

International clients are accepted; sessions are offered in English.

Which session formats does he offer?

The biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How are fees handled?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin a first session?

Select the See online therapy options button on the site, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule an initial appointment.

Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.

Matthew "Matt" RedfearnNCPS

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