- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- LGBT support
About Matthew
Matthew Groom, BACP counsellor, has six years of practice across NHS, the charity sector and private work in the United Kingdom. He focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship issues, depression and trauma, and supports people from the LGBT community among other concerns. He offers sessions in English and accepts international clients.
Matthew aims for straightforward sessions where people can say what is on their mind without feeling judged. He speaks plainly about feelings, stress and relationship strain. He encourages people to bring specific situations they find hard, such as social pressure, isolation or communication breakdowns.
In sessions he helps people notice patterns that keep problems going and practises clearer ways to respond. He draws on evidence-based approaches to work on anxiety, grief, anger and past harm. Conversations include looking at thoughts, emotions and everyday behaviours that create strain.
He has worked in public and third-sector services as well as private practice, which informs how he responds to different life stresses and work-related strain. His background includes supporting clients through separation, bereavement and work stress.
People who come to him often want help with things like attachment wounds, codependency, issues around kink and alternative sex culture, and feelings of emptiness or guilt. He will talk through what matters most to an individual and how to begin making practical changes.
How his approaches translate to online work
Matthew uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on thoughts, emotions and behaviour. Cognitive-style methods look at unhelpful thinking patterns and teach practical ways to test and change them, which can help with anxiety and low mood. Trauma-informed approaches pay attention to how past harm affects reactions now and use stabilising strategies to reduce overwhelm.Finding the right approach is a shared task. He will discuss goals, preferences and what has or hasn’t helped before, and then agree on methods to try together. This means trying an approach for a few sessions and adjusting it if it does not fit the client’s needs.
Confirm the session formats directly before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also suit people who prefer not to meet in person while they try out counselling. Registered or accredited professionals, including counsellors, can offer these practical ways to make therapy fit everyday life.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Matthew work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, depression, trauma and related topics such as attachment, codependency and issues around kink and alternative sex culture.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Sessions are plainspoken and practical, focusing on thoughts, feelings and everyday behaviours that keep problems going. He uses evidence-based techniques to address anxiety, grief, anger and relationship difficulties.
How much experience does he have?
He has six years of professional experience working across the NHS, the charity sector and private practice in the United Kingdom.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is listed with BACP and works from the United Kingdom.
Can I work with him in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he accept clients outside the UK?
He accepts international clients.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.