Matt Lightfoot, NCPS
Client-centered counsellor focusing on meaning and resilience
- Warm supportive presence
- Existential perspective
- Online session options
About Matt Lightfoot
Matt Lightfoot is a therapeutic counsellor practising from the United Kingdom who combines a warm, non-judgemental presence with a practical, person-focused way of working. He is a registrant with the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) - the professional body that recognises accredited counsellors and psychotherapists - and brings four years of professional experience to his practice.
Matt adopts a relational, client-centred style that places the individual at the heart of the therapeutic process, supporting people to steer conversations and explore what matters most to them. He also integrates elements of existential therapy, helping clients examine meaning, values, and life direction when facing transitions or deeper questions about purpose. His manner is down-to-earth and relatable, and he aims to create a supportive atmosphere where thoughts, feelings and experiences can be explored without pressure.
He works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem, addiction, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting and career challenges, as well as LGBT-related and gender dysphoria matters. Matt also supports people coping with life changes, ADHD, compassion fatigue and other complex emotional difficulties. His practice emphasises collaboration, respect for personal expertise, and helping clients find their own resources and paths forward.
Matt adopts a relational, client-centred style that places the individual at the heart of the therapeutic process, supporting people to steer conversations and explore what matters most to them. He also integrates elements of existential therapy, helping clients examine meaning, values, and life direction when facing transitions or deeper questions about purpose. His manner is down-to-earth and relatable, and he aims to create a supportive atmosphere where thoughts, feelings and experiences can be explored without pressure.
He works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem, addiction, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting and career challenges, as well as LGBT-related and gender dysphoria matters. Matt also supports people coping with life changes, ADHD, compassion fatigue and other complex emotional difficulties. His practice emphasises collaboration, respect for personal expertise, and helping clients find their own resources and paths forward.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
Attachment issuesAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBody imageDependent personalityDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingImmigration issuesInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMulticultural concernsPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Existential Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Matt Lightfoot have?
Matt Lightfoot has four years of professional experience.
Is Matt Lightfoot a registered therapist?
Yes. He holds the NCPS credential, indicating registration with the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society.
In which languages does Matt Lightfoot provide therapy?
Matt provides therapy in English.
Where is Matt Lightfoot located?
Matt is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Matt Lightfoot as my therapist?
You can work with Matt through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Matt Lightfoot work with international clients?
Yes, Matt works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Matt Lightfoot cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
How client-centered and existential approaches translate to online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, empathic space where the client leads the conversation and the therapist offers understanding and support. This approach helps with issues like anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship struggles and general life stress by reinforcing the client's own capacity to discover solutions.Existential Therapy invites exploration of meaning, values and choice, supporting people who feel stuck, face major life changes, or want to find deeper purpose. It encourages honest reflection about identity, responsibility and what matters most in life.
Choosing the right therapeutic approach is part of the work itself. Matt collaborates with each person to identify methods that fit their goals, preferences and pace, adapting the style of sessions as insight and needs evolve.
Online therapy in Matt's practice is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, providing flexibility to fit therapy around work, family and geographic constraints. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from different locations, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable for each individual.