- Focus on listening
- Evidence-based techniques
- LGBTQ+ inclusive
About Matthew
Matthew Groom is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with six years of professional experience. He helps people who are anxious, stressed, or feeling low, and those coping with relationship strain or trauma. He also has experience supporting people from the LGBTQ+ community. He creates an open space where people can speak honestly and be listened to without judgment.
Matthew blends practical conversation with focused emotional work. Sessions are a chance to talk about what is worrying you and to try small changes that make daily life easier. He emphasises clear communication and developing manageable strategies for stress, panic and low mood.
In his work he draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions. He encourages people to notice unhelpful patterns, to practise new responses, and to build understanding of past experiences that still affect them now. Matthew aims to make therapy straightforward and relevant to everyday life.
He has worked across the NHS, the charity sector and private practice, bringing experience from different settings into his approach. That background informs how he supports people with grief, anger, addiction and issues around intimacy and sexual identity. He will work at a pace that suits each person.
Taking the first step can feel hard, and Matthew focuses on helping people feel heard and respected. He invites clients to explore feelings, set realistic goals, and notice small shifts over time. The aim is practical relief and clearer choices about next steps.
Approaches to anxiety that can work online
Matthew uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage worry and panic. One common method focuses on noticing and changing unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns, helping people practise different responses to anxiety and reduce avoidance. This approach can be useful for panic symptoms, stress and low mood.Another strand of his work pays attention to past relationships and attachment patterns that continue to affect feelings now. Talking through these patterns can clarify why certain reactions recur and support new ways of relating to self and others. This can be helpful for people coping with abandonment, jealousy or difficulties in intimate relationships.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Matthew will collaborate with each person to decide which techniques fit their goals and comfort level. He supports people to set clear aims, try short experiments between sessions, and adjust the plan as progress is made.
If you are considering online therapy, please confirm the specific session formats available before booking as the profile does not list formats. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work, reduce travel time and allow more frequent short check-ins when needed. It can also allow people to join therapy from different locations, with sessions shaped to suit practical needs and daily routines.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?
Matthew works with anxiety, stress, depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and related areas such as anger, addictions and career strain. He also supports concerns like abandonment, attachment difficulties and issues related to kink and alternative sex culture.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He takes a straightforward, listening-led approach that mixes talking with practical strategies. Sessions focus on understanding patterns, managing symptoms and trying small changes that fit daily life.
How much experience does he have?
He has six years of professional work experience across the NHS, the charity sector and private practice.
What credentials and location are listed?
Matthew is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can international clients attend?
Sessions are offered in English and Matthew accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options with the service before 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.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.