Counsellor profile
Angela Mathews, NCPS
Based in United Kingdom · 8 years of experience
Counsellor for stress, anxiety and life changes
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- Registration
- NCPS, United Kingdom (NCS17-04204)
- Qualifications
- NCPS
- Experience
- 8 years
- Languages
- English
- Based in
- United Kingdom
Details come from information Angela supplied to BetterHelp.
- Client-Centred Therapy
- CBT methods
- Support for grief
About Angela
NCPS, 8 years of experience. Angela Mathews works with people on stress, anxiety, relationship matters, grief, low self esteem, sleep problems and coping with life changes. She also addresses parenting strain, anger, career concerns and depression.
Angela uses Client-Centred Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) in her counselling. She focuses on practical conversation and clear steps that clients can try between sessions. Sessions are intended to be a place to talk through current problems and to practise different ways of coping.
Her background combines eight years working in counselling roles in the United Kingdom. Angela has supported people facing fertility concerns, separation and divorce, and isolation or loneliness. She also works with communication problems, phobias, issues linked to pregnancy and childbirth, and workplace stress.
In sessions she will listen to what matters most and help set short-term goals. With CBT she looks at patterns of thinking and behaviour that keep problems going and suggests exercises to test new approaches. Using Client-Centred Therapy she follows the client’s pace and topics, helping them to reflect on their own thoughts and feelings.
People often come for help with practical issues such as sleeping better, managing anger, improving self-love and finding clearer life direction. Angela also has experience supporting caregivers and people on the autism spectrum. For booking, follow the site process to see counselling options and arrange a first session.
How her approaches work in online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the client’s perspective and personal meaning. It involves reflective listening, exploring feelings and allowing the client to set the pace and topics. This approach can help when someone needs a space to clarify emotions or rebuild confidence.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviours interact. It uses practical exercises and experiments to change unhelpful patterns, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems and workplace stress.
Deciding which approach to use is part of the early sessions. The counsellor will work with the client to agree goals and try methods that fit their needs and preferences. That collaborative process can include combining elements from both approaches.
Confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not specify formats. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions around work, childcare or travel. It can also allow shorter check-ins, fewer travel logistics and the option to continue work when in different locations. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists often find that the practical convenience helps people maintain regular appointments and apply new skills between meetings.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, grief, low self esteem, sleep issues, parenting strain, anger, career and depression among other concerns.
What therapeutic style does she use?
She uses Client-Centred Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to guide sessions with practical discussion and exercises.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional counselling experience in the United Kingdom.
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She is listed with NCPS and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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