Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships
Hi, I’m Matt. You’ve taken a courageous and positive step in seeking a therapist to work with. It can be really nerve-wracking to find the strength to reach out and ask for support – I’ve certainly been there, and have been personally helped by counselling in my own life!
With a warm and non-judgemental approach, I create a safe and supportive environment where individuals can explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. I’m an experienced, insured and ICO-registered therapeutic counsellor, and an accredited registrant with the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (MNCPS Acc.)
I have a solid working knowledge of a relational type of therapy – the person-centred approach – and this allows me to provide a personalised and empathetic relationship that is tailored to the unique needs of each individual. This type of counselling puts you in control and the sessions are generally led by yourself – I won’t tell you what we should talk about or assume I know more about you than you do. You are the expert in your own life, after all! We will work together to help you to identify what you would like to change and how you might be able to do that within a safe space. I’ve been described by my clients as down to earth, real, relatable and very, very human!
I’m extremely passionate about helping people find their own inner strength and resources, and providing a space for them to find their own answers and solutions to what has brought them to counselling. I also have a particular interest in and passion for supporting people to find more meaning in their lives, and often bring elements of existential and pluralistic approaches into the way in which I practice. I’ve had over eight years of intensive personal therapy as part of my own training journey, and so have a genuine understanding of what therapy can be like from a client’s perspective.
If you’re seeking a therapist who will meet you where you are and support you every step of the way, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. I’d be happy to chat, see how I can help and discuss whether we’d be a good fit.
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Matt Lightfoot offers a warm, non-judgemental therapeutic presence for people seeking support. He recognises the courage it can take to reach out for help, and draws on his own positive experience of counselling to inform a compassionate way of working.
As an insured and ICO-registered therapeutic counsellor and an accredited registrant with the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (MNCPS Acc.), Matt works from a relational, person-centred model. This approach prioritises the client – sessions are generally led by the individual seeking support, and he does not assume to know more about a person than they know about themselves.
Matt focuses on building a personalised and empathetic relationship in which clients can explore their thoughts, feelings and experiences. He describes his role as helping people identify what they would like to change and supporting them to discover how those changes might be made within a safe therapeutic space.
He has a particular interest in supporting people to find more meaning in their lives and commonly integrates elements of existential and pluralistic approaches into his practice. His training included over eight years of intensive personal therapy, so he brings a lived understanding of the therapeutic process from a client’s perspective.
Clients have described him as down to earth, real, relatable and very, very human. Matt is committed to meeting people where they are and offering steady support throughout the counselling journey. He is happy to have an initial conversation to see how he might help and whether he would be a good fit.
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One major benefit is flexibility. Individuals can connect in the way that suits them best – via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or in-app messaging – which makes it easier to fit therapy into a busy life.
All participating practitioners are licensed professionals, and clients may switch therapists if they decide a different fit would be more helpful. This adaptability and accessibility are among the reasons online therapy is a viable option for many people seeking support.
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