Counsellor profile
Angela Mathews, NCPS
Counsellor - stress and anxiety focus
See online counselling options- Client-Centred Therapy
- CBT techniques
- Grief and relationships
About Angela
Counsellor Angela Mathews is a member of NCPS and has eight years of practice in the United Kingdom. She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief, low self-esteem and coping with life changes. Sessions can address sleeping problems, parenting strain, anger and workplace issues as listed in her profile.
Angela uses Client-Centred Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. She focuses on straightforward talking and practical steps. In sessions she listens to what matters to the person and works from there rather than following a rigid plan.
Her background includes work on a wide range of issues such as depression, motivation, social anxiety and phobias, and challenges linked to pregnancy, fertility and separation. She also supports people dealing with autism or Asperger syndrome related concerns and caregiver stress. This experience guides how she shapes conversations and follow-up tasks.
Angela aims to help people notice patterns in thinking and behaviour. She may look at unhelpful thoughts and try small experiments to change them. She also uses open-ended listening so people can talk through feelings about loss, relationships and life direction.
Sessions are practical and conversational. Angela encourages straightforward planning between meetings and checks progress as work continues. To arrange a first session use the directory matching and scheduling steps.
How Angela uses Client-Centred and CBT approaches online
Client-Centred Therapy is about listening and following what the person brings. The counsellor offers reflective, non-directive listening so the person can talk through feelings about loss, relationships and life changes. This approach helps when someone needs to be heard and understood before making changes.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviours affect mood. It uses short exercises and practical experiments to test unhelpful thoughts and try new responses. CBT is often used for anxiety, low mood, sleep issues and workplace worries.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Angela will talk through goals, preferences and what feels useful. She will suggest ways of working and adapt methods together as sessions progress.
Confirm the exact online session options before booking since the profile does not list specific formats. Online counselling can make it easier to fit meetings around family life, work breaks and travel. It can also allow quieter check-ins, shorter sessions when needed, or sessions without video if that suits the person better.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she help with most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationships, grief, self-esteem and life changes, plus related concerns listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic style?
She blends Client-Centred listening with practical Cognitive Behavioural Therapy techniques to look at thoughts, feelings and behaviour.
How long has she been practising?
She has eight years of professional experience in counselling work.
What credential does she hold?
She is registered with NCPS as shown in her profile.
Which languages does she use in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What formats are sessions offered in?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the profile does not list specific session formats.
How does payment and cost work?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
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