- Work related stress
- Relationship concerns
- LGBTQ+ aware
About Matthew
Matthew Groom is a counsellor with six years of professional experience. He helps people dealing with work stress, anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties. He also supports clients facing trauma, addiction, anger and issues linked to identity and sexuality. He works in the United Kingdom and offers sessions in English.
Matthew draws on experience from the NHS, the charity sector and private practice to shape practical, straightforward support. He aims to create an open space where people can talk without judgement. Sessions focus on helping people feel heard, untangle difficult feelings and find steps that fit their life.
In practice he listens for patterns that cause repeated pain, such as attachment wounds or codependent dynamics. He helps people name what’s happening and try out different ways of relating or coping. That can include looking at career stress, compassion fatigue or struggles after separation.
Matthew has worked with people from the LGBT community and with a range of concerns including BDSM, kink and alternative sex culture matters when these are relevant to a person’s wellbeing. He also supports people processing grief, infidelity, abandonment and shame.
If someone is unsure where to start he uses a collaborative approach to set clear goals. People who prefer practical, conversational therapy tend to find his style accessible. To begin, clients follow the site’s booking steps to match and schedule sessions according to availability.
Approaches you can expect and how online work can help
Matthew describes his work as evidence-based and practical, focusing on approaches that help people manage intense feelings and rebuild relationships. One common strand is talking-based therapy that helps identify patterns in thoughts and behaviour, useful for anxiety, depression and work stress. Another strand involves focusing on attachment and relationship dynamics, which helps when people struggle with abandonment, codependency or repeated relationship conflict. Finding the right approach is part of the process. Matthew works collaboratively to decide which methods suit a person’s goals and preferences, adapting as progress is made. He listens to what matters most to the client and checks in about what is and isn’t helpful as therapy continues. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, family and travel. It can reduce time spent commuting and allow people to schedule shorter check-ins when needed, which can help maintain momentum between busier weeks. Because the biography does not list specific session formats, confirm the available options before booking so you know whether video, phone or another arrangement will be used.Areas of expertise
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Experience
6+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Matthew focus on?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship difficulties, among other concerns such as addiction, anger and career strain.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He aims for a straightforward, conversational approach that helps people feel heard and supported while they work through difficult feelings.
What is his professional background?
He has six years of professional experience working in the NHS, the charity sector and private practice.
What credentials does he hold and where is he based?
He is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?
International clients are accepted and sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm the current options when booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What steps do I take to start therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.