Counsellor profile
Matthew Hindle, NCPS
Based in United Kingdom ยท 18 years of experience
Counsellor for stress, anxiety and trauma
Continue with MatthewAt a glance
- Registration
- NCPS, United Kingdom (NCS21-00295)
- Qualifications
- NCPS
- Experience
- 18 years
- Languages
- English
- Based in
- United Kingdom
Details come from information Matthew supplied to BetterHelp.
- Stress and anxiety
- LGBT concerns
- Trauma and abuse
About Matthew
Matthew Hindle is accredited with the NCPS and has 18 years of counselling experience in the United Kingdom. He works with stress, anxiety, LGBT issues, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression. Sessions are conducted in English and he accepts international clients.
Matthew describes a pluralistic way of working, using more than one counselling method to suit the person in front of him. He prefers straightforward talking therapy and places emphasis on practical conversation about feelings, thoughts and everyday reactions. He uses simple, conversational language rather than clinical jargon.
His style is supportive and patient. He encourages people to voice difficult experiences and to notice the strengths they already have. Sessions aim to unpack immediate problems and consider manageable next steps rather than offering quick fixes.
Matthew notes the value of interpersonal skills and years of experience in offering guidance. He treats each person as an individual and adapts the way he works to what the client needs in the moment. This may include reflecting on relationships, coping with stress or working through past hurts.
Practical arrangements use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, prospective clients use the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. He works in plain English and expects to discuss goals and how best to proceed during the initial meetings.
How Matthew integrates talking therapy into online care
Matthew describes his work as pluralistic, which means he draws on more than one evidence-based therapeutic technique and matches methods to the client. One common element is conversational talking therapy that focuses on describing feelings, thoughts and responses to everyday stress; this approach helps with anxiety and low mood by making patterns clearer. Another element is interpersonal work that looks at how relationships and everyday interactions affect wellbeing, which can be useful for trauma-related difficulties and LGBT-related issues.Finding the right approach is part of the process. He will work collaboratively to agree what to try first and check how it is going. Clients and the counsellor set goals together and adjust methods if something is not helping.
Practical benefits of online counselling include easier fitting of sessions into busy days and fewer travel requirements. Different session arrangements suit different needs, so please confirm the current session formats before booking. Online work can allow shorter check-ins or regular weekly meetings that fit around work, study or family commitments, and it makes international access possible for people living outside the United Kingdom.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Experience
18+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does he focus on?
He works with stress, anxiety, LGBT concerns, trauma and abuse, self esteem and depression.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a pluralistic approach and prefers straightforward talking therapy that adapts to the person's needs.
How much experience does he have?
He has 18 years of counselling experience in the United Kingdom.
What credentials does he hold and where is he based?
He is listed with NCPS and practices in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?
He accepts international clients and holds sessions in English.
Which session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, and cost varies with location.
How do I begin counselling with him?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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