About Matthew
Matthew Hindle is a counsellor with 18 years of experience who works from a pluralistic perspective. He uses an empathetic, supportive style and aims to help people notice their strengths. Matthew offers therapy to address issues such as stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, trauma and abuse, and LGBT-related concerns.
Matthew describes his approach as practical and person-focused. He believes each person is different and adapts the way he works to suit the individual.
Background and approach
Sessions concentrate on talking through what matters now and finding small steps clients can take between meetings. He sees talking therapy as a space to say things aloud without judgment. The sessions are conversational and paced to suit each person.
Matthew helps people reflect on thoughts and feelings and consider options for moving forward. Over nearly two decades he has built experience in interpersonal skills and offering support. He holds NCPS as a credential, which is shown after his name in professional listings.
Matthew aims to make the first steps into therapy as straightforward as possible. People who value a warm, down-to-earth counsellor may find his manner helpful. He works in English and is based in the United Kingdom.
International clients can be accepted, and practical arrangements are discussed when making bookings.
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.
Approaches and online working
Matthew describes his practice as pluralistic and draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques suited to the person in front of him. One approach he uses is talking therapy that focuses on exploring thoughts and feelings aloud; this helps with low mood, anxiety and working through painful experiences. He also emphasises interpersonal skills work, which looks at how relationships and communication affect stress and self-esteem and helps people try out different ways of relating.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Matthew will work with each person to decide which techniques fit their goals and preferences, and he adapts the style as progress is reviewed over time.
If you are considering online therapy, please confirm the exact session formats offered before booking because the profile does not list them. Online working can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make it simpler to keep sessions consistent when location changes or travel would otherwise interrupt care.
Questions people ask about Matthew
What concerns does this counsellor help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, trauma and abuse, and LGBT-related concerns.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a pluralistic, person-focused approach that adapts to the individual and emphasises empathetic listening and practical next steps.
What experience does he bring to sessions?
He has 18 years of experience offering interpersonal support and counselling to people facing a range of difficulties.
What credentials and location are listed?
His professional name carries NCPS as a credential, and he is based in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?
International clients are accepted and arrangements for cross-border sessions can be discussed when booking.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not specify session formats; please confirm the current options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start therapy with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.
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