Matthew Groom

• Stress and anxiety
• Relationship issues
• BACP member

About Matthew

Matthew Groom helps people work through stress, anxiety, relationship problems, depression, trauma and addiction using evidence-based therapeutic techniques. He works with people from the LGBT community among others. He is a BACP member with six years' experience in the UK.

Matthew draws on his time working across the NHS, the charity sector and private practice. He offers straightforward talking therapy where clients can speak about painful experiences, losses and everyday pressures. Sessions focus on what is happening now and on practical steps people can take to feel steadier and more able to cope.

He often supports people dealing with attachment concerns such as abandonment, codependency and commitment worries. He also works with issues linked to kink and alternative sex culture, relationship breakdown, infidelity and communication difficulties. Matthew addresses feelings such as guilt, shame, emptiness and isolation alongside more visible problems like anger and addiction.

In sessions he concentrates on listening carefully and helping people make sense of difficult emotions and patterns. He uses established therapeutic methods to help reduce intense feelings, manage distressing memories and improve day-to-day relationships. Work can include exploring how past experiences affect present behaviour and trying out new ways of relating.

People choosing to work with him can expect clear conversation about goals and practical steps between sessions. Matthew accepts international clients and runs sessions in English. He asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire before arranging a first appointment.

How Matthew uses therapeutic methods in online sessions

Matthew works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on present difficulties and practical change. One common approach helps people identify thinking and behaviour patterns that keep problems going and then try different responses to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. Another approach concentrates on processing painful memories and managing intense emotional reactions so those memories have less impact on current life.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Matthew discusses options with each person and decides together which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences. This collaborative selection means the therapy can be adjusted if something is not helping.

Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions around work, study or family commitments and avoiding travel time. Online work can also make it easier to have shorter check-ins when needed or to choose audio-only contact if less bandwidth or no camera is preferable. Confirm the exact session formats available with the service before booking so arrangements match your circumstances.

Topics Matthew lists

• Stress and anxiety
• LGBT
• Relationship issues
• Trauma and abuse
• Depression
• Addictions
• Anger management
• Career difficulties
• Bipolar disorder
• Compassion fatigue
• Abandonment
• Attachment issues
• BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
• Codependency
• Commitment issues
• Communication problems
• Control issues
• Dissociation
• Divorce and separation
• Emptiness
• Forgiveness
• Guilt and shame
• Infidelity
• Isolation and loneliness
• Jealousy
• Men's issues
• Midlife crisis
• Mood disorders
• Narcissism
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Polyamory and non-monogamous relationships
• Post-traumatic stress
• Self-love
• Sexuality
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Workplace issues

Questions about Matthew

Does he work with anxiety?

Yes. Anxiety and stress are listed areas he works with and are a common focus in sessions.

What kind of counselling does he offer?

He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and practical talking therapy to help with emotions, behaviour and relationships.

How much experience does he have?

He has six years' professional experience working in the NHS, the charity sector and private practice in the UK.

Where is he based?

He is based in the United Kingdom and works with clients from that location.

What languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can I work with him from another country?

Yes. He accepts international clients, but clients should check any local regulations before booking.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I get started?

Use the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.