Matthew "Matt" Redfearn, NCPS

Matthew "Matt" Redfearn welcomes people who are feeling stuck, stressed or overwhelmed. He presents himself as a calm, steady presence for those who want to work on anxiety, low mood, self-esteem, or motivation. Matt writes plainly: taking the first step takes courage, and he aims to support people through that initial move.

He approaches therapy from a strengths-based stance. Matt believes clients are the experts in their own lives and that therapy builds on existing resources. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer thinking so people can make decisions with more confidence.

Matt draws on client-centred work to keep the conversation focused on each person’s priorities. He also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, which helps people spot unhelpful thinking and try different responses. Solution-Focused techniques are offered to set small, achievable goals and track progress between meetings.

With three years of professional experience, Matt has worked with a range of concerns that often overlap, such as relationship strain, grieving, addiction-related worries, and coping with life changes. He also offers support around parenting stress, family problems, intimacy-related questions and anger management.

Sessions are conducted in English and he is based in the United Kingdom. Matt notes that starting therapy is a collaboration - he and the person seeking help decide what to try and what to change, step by step.

How his approaches translate to online therapy

Matt uses client-centred, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and solution-focused ideas in sessions. Client-Centred Therapy means the conversation follows what matters most to the person, helping them feel heard and understood. CBT involves identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing different ways of thinking and behaving to reduce anxiety and low mood. Solution-Focused Therapy looks for small, practical steps that lead to visible progress between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Matt will collaborate with a person to decide which mix of methods fits their needs, goals and preferences. He tends to keep things pragmatic and outcome-orientated, reviewing what helps and adjusting the plan together.

The practical benefits of online therapy can include fitting sessions more easily into a busy life and reducing travel time. Some people find shorter check-ins useful when they need quick support, while others prefer longer meetings to dig deeper into issues. Confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats are available and can choose what suits your routine.