Counsellor profile
Kevin Matthews, BACP
Counsellor - Stress and Anxiety
See online counselling options- Client-Centred
- Somatic Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
About Kevin
Counsellor Kevin Matthews is a BACP member with four years' experience. He works with stress, anxiety, grief, anger, depression and ADHD. He helps people who are struggling with concentration and memory problems related to these issues.
Kevin keeps sessions straightforward. He treats the person in front of him as the expert on their life and looks for strengths to build on. Sessions focus on talking through what is happening now and on practical steps that can help day to day.
He uses client-centred methods that follow the person's pace and priorities. He also draws on somatic ideas to notice how the body and emotions connect. Internal Family Systems work is used to name different parts of experience and understand how they interact.
Kevin aims to make sessions realistic and grounded. That can mean working on coping strategies for stress, managing low mood, or exploring difficult losses. He will also help with relationship patterns linked to attachment, and with issues such as guilt, shame or isolation.
Sessions are offered in English from the United Kingdom. Costs vary with location and are provided through a cancellable subscription model. To begin, people complete a short questionnaire and arrange a first session.
How his approaches work for online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy keeps the person and their choices at the centre of the work. The counsellor follows what matters most to the person and supports decisions about next steps. This approach is useful for talking through current worries such as anxiety or low mood.Somatic Therapy brings attention to bodily signals and simple physical techniques. It helps when stress or strong emotions show up as tightness, breath changes or restlessness. Noticing how the body reacts gives another route into calming and regulation.
Internal Family Systems (IFS) identifies different parts inside a person, such as a fearful part or a critic. Naming these parts can make difficult feelings easier to understand and to work with, for example when dealing with shame, abandonment fears or anger.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, and will adapt methods in collaboration with the person. That means decisions about pace and techniques are shared.
Session formats and scheduling should be confirmed before booking, as specific options are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into everyday life by saving travel time, allowing shorter check-ins around work, or avoiding the need to be on camera for every meeting. Ask about the current session options when you arrange a first appointment.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, grief, anger, depression and ADHD, plus related issues such as isolation, work problems and relationship separation.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He follows a client-centred style, listening to the person's priorities and working at their pace while suggesting practical steps.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has four years of professional experience working with emotional and concentration difficulties.
Which professional body is he a member of?
He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he accept international clients?
He does not currently accept international clients.
How are sessions charged?
Costs vary with location and are managed via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule your first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.