Matthew Groom, BACP

Matthew Groom is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with six years of professional experience. He aims to make the first step easier for people facing stress, anxiety, depression, difficult relationships and midlife concerns. He welcomes conversations about grief, separation and work-related strain. He also has experience supporting people in the LGBT community while working with all individuals without exclusivity.

In sessions he focuses on creating an open, non-judgemental space where feelings can be spoken about honestly. He listens closely and helps people name what they are feeling. That simple clarity often makes the next step clearer and less daunting.

His background includes work in the NHS, the charity sector and private practice. That variety gives him experience with different kinds of pressures and life stages. He draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address problems such as trauma, addiction, anger and compassion fatigue.

Matthew helps people explore attachment and abandonment issues, codependency and communication problems. He also supports clients with complex sexual cultures including BDSM and kink, and with concerns such as infidelity, jealousy and commitment worries.

People can expect a practical, conversational style that balances listening with gentle challenge. He encourages small, realistic steps that fit into everyday life. To begin a course of sessions, follow the site process to match and schedule according to availability.

How his approaches work online and in conversation

Matthew draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that aim to clarify patterns in thinking and behaviour. One common approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying small experiments to test them; this helps with anxiety, low mood and work stress by breaking down big problems into manageable steps. Another approach looks at past and current attachment patterns to understand feelings of abandonment, trust and relationship conflict; this can help people who struggle with connection, jealousy or codependency.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. He discusses options with each person and chooses methods based on their goals, preferences and life circumstances. That collaborative process means techniques can be adjusted as progress is made.

If you are considering online therapy, check the session options before booking to confirm what Matthew currently offers. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work and family life, reduce travel time and allow quicker, shorter check-ins when needed. They also make it possible for international clients to arrange regular contact without relocating. Registered or accredited professionals can use a mix of approaches to help people make steady progress.