Matthew has made me realize things that I wouldn't have realized otherwise. I'm extremely grateful that he's my therapist and I wish him all the best things life has to offer. He's been nothing but attentive, supportive, and appreciative. Thank you for the life-changing sessions, Matthew!
Matthew Higgins, BACP
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Matthew is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 4.5 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Matthew. View 6 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in United Kingdom
- Accepts worldwide clients
Recent reviews
I am ever so grateful to have my sessions with Mr. Higgins. He pays close attention to what am saying & writing which is mostly me obsessing on one thing. He still listens like its the first time! Thank you!
More about Matthew
- 3 years' experience
- Male
- BACP
I have become a therapist relatively late in life, in my late 50s, but that brings with it a wealth of life experience and a working life that has covered other professions. I believe in adopting a non-judgemental, person-centred therapeutic approach, where the client has time to express themselves fully and where I, as a therapist, spend much of the time listening and empathising with clients without pre-conditions and judgements.
The therapeutic environment needs to be safe, secure and somewhere that clients can bring their whole self to, without fear of being labelled, treated other than with respect and dignity, and where they feel they can be valued and their contribution is valid and understood. I am fully aware that clients often discuss issues, emotions and reactions with a therapist that they would not address elsewhere, indeed this is one of the principle raison d'etres of the counselling process, so appropriate confidence, reassurance and congruence are key for me in working with clients.
I qualifed in Leeds, West Yorkshire, in 2021 and as part of my Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling & Psychotherapy, was required to work in Placements obtaining 100 hours of client work. I continue to work professionally within these organisations, a charitable counselling service in North Yorkshire serving a wide range of clients, as well as working with a charity specialising in bereavement services. I also work with the Samaritans, which specialises in helping people with suicidal thoughts, ideation or actual plans to end their life.
While I work with clients of all ages, I find working with people of a similar age can often work particularly well, given issues that can be especially related to more mature people, whether it's bereavement, new relationships following separation or loss, "taking on" new families in later life, redundancy, career change and loneliness and isolation.
I firmly believe that counselling is not formulaic, and it's critical to always consider the individual needs of clients, so while my training was broadly in the Carl Rogers person-centred environment, I recognise that sometimes clients can benefit from other approaches which might be more about a directional approach and challenging clients around their views, attitudes or behaviours.
Specialties
Treatment Approaches
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Psychodynamic Therapy
Licenses
- BACP · United Kingdom · 392725 · Expires August 2025
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for Matthew Higgins
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Matthew has made me realize things that I wouldn't have realized otherwise. I'm extremely grateful that he's my therapist and I wish him all the best things life has to offer. He's been nothing but attentive, supportive, and appreciative. Thank you for the life-changing sessions, Matthew!
I am ever so grateful to have my sessions with Mr. Higgins. He pays close attention to what am saying & writing which is mostly me obsessing on one thing. He still listens like its the first time! Thank you!
My therapist is very supportive and helps me find techniques to cope with my issues. His expertise and advice allow me to develop and better myself every day.
I picked Matthew as my grief therapist. He is a great listener and can really get into the heart of the issue quickly. He is also very emphatic and made me feel like he totally understood what I was going through, probably due to his life experiences as well as his bereavement counselling experience. I always felt validated and soothed when speaking to him, which in turn gave me strength and courage to move through my days.
Excellent, highly recommend.
My therapist is highly supportive of me and gives me feedback at every session.
Frequently asked questions
Does Matthew Higgins offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Matthew Higgins works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Matthew Higgins speak?
Matthew Higgins speaks English.
How many years of experience does Matthew Higgins have?
Matthew Higgins has 3 years of experience.
Where is Matthew Higgins licensed to practice?
Matthew Higgins is licensed to practice in the United Kingdom.
Does Matthew Higgins accept clients outside of the United Kingdom?
Yes, Matthew Higgins accepts clients outside of the United Kingdom.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Matthew Higgins offer?
Matthew Higgins offers clients Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Psychodynamic Therapy.
How can I communicate with Matthew Higgins?
Matthew Higgins can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Matthew Higgins?
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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.