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Matthew Groom, BACP

Credentials
BACP
Experience
6 years
Practising in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Sessions
Online only
Client ages
Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseDepression

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Matthew Groom meets people where they are and helps them untangle what feels overwhelming. He keeps things straightforward and calm, and aims to make talking about hard things easier. Matthew is based in the United Kingdom and has six years of experience supporting people through anxiety, stress and relationship concerns.

He has worked in the NHS, the charity sector and independent practice. That range has given him experience with different kinds of pressures, including work stress, compassion fatigue and issues linked to mood such as depression and bipolar.

Background and approach

He also has experience supporting people in the LGBTQ+ community and those facing trauma and abuse. Sessions focus on clear, practical conversation. Matthew helps people name painful feelings and notice patterns that keep problems going.

He encourages steps that can reduce distress and improve day-to-day coping, such as managing worry, addressing anger, and sorting communication problems. Additional areas Matthew pays attention to include attachment and abandonment issues, codependency, infidelity, jealousy, and the impacts of separation and divorce. He also works with people exploring BDSM, kink and alternative sex culture and the questions that can bring up.

Therapy is collaborative and paced to the individual. Matthew invites people to set goals and to try approaches that suit their situation. He offers sessions by video, phone, live chat and text messaging to fit different needs.

How evidence-based approaches work online

Matthew uses widely recognised, evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on understanding problems and changing patterns that maintain them. One common approach helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and learn practical ways to test and shift them, which can reduce anxiety and depression. Another approach concentrates on patterns in relationships and attachment, helping people recognise how past experiences affect current connections and communication.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Matthew will work with each person to agree goals and try methods that fit their needs and preferences. If something does not feel helpful, he will adapt the way he works so it suits the individual better.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let people use visual cues and deeper conversation, while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is low or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging provide an option for paced, written dialogue that can fit around work or childcare. These formats make it simpler to get regular support without travel, and they allow therapists and clients to choose what works best for therapy to progress.
What kinds of problems does Matthew help with?
He supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties. Other areas include trauma and abuse, addictions, anger and career-related strain.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
Sessions are practical and conversational, with an emphasis on noticing patterns and trying manageable steps. The aim is to make difficult feelings easier to talk about and live with.
What experience does he bring?
Matthew has six years of professional experience working in the NHS, the charity sector and independent practice. That background informs his approach to a wide range of issues.
Is he accredited and where is he based?
He is registered with the BACP, which is shown as BACP. He practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and he is open to working with clients internationally.
What session formats are available?
Therapy can be delivered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. Different formats can suit different schedules and needs.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
6 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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