Matthew Groom, BACP
Matthew Groom is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with six years of professional experience.
- Stress & Anxiety
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- +8 more
About Matthew
Matthew Groom is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with six years of professional experience. He listens carefully and helps people find ways to manage stress, anxiety and depression. He is experienced supporting people from the LGBT community while also working with a broad range of concerns.
Matthew focuses on creating a calm space where thoughts and feelings can be shared without judgement. He has worked across the NHS, the charity sector and in independent practice, so he is familiar with different kinds of services and pressures.
Background and approach
Sessions usually involve talking through recent events, identifying patterns, and trying small, practical changes that can help day to day. Matthew also supports people facing relationship strain, separation, grief and family conflict. Other areas he commonly addresses include addictions, anger, work stress and compassion fatigue.
He is comfortable discussing attachment and abandonment issues, boundaries, codependency, and communication problems. He can also work with concerns around infidelity, jealousy and feelings of emptiness or shame. Matthew uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapts his approach to fit the person in front of him.
He believes being heard is a key part of healing and aims to build a collaborative working relationship. Practical steps and emotional understanding are balanced in sessions to help clients make changes that last. Sessions are delivered in English and Matthew sees people across borders where appropriate.
He uses a conversational, down-to-earth style and invites people to take the first step when they feel ready.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 399706 | February 2027 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Matthew works with
Everything Matthew lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, 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 / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Online support
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Matthew will discuss options with each person and make decisions together based on needs, goals and preferences. That collaborative process helps shape sessions so they feel relevant and usable in everyday life.
Online therapy gives practical flexibility. Video calls are close to face-to-face and useful for deeper conversations, phone sessions can fit into a shorter break or when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text messaging work well for brief check-ins or for people who prefer typing. These formats make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, travel or busy schedules, while still focusing on meaningful change.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does Matthew help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety and depression and with relationship and trauma-related concerns. Additional areas include addictions, anger, work stress and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He offers a calm, conversational approach that blends listening with practical steps. Sessions often focus on identifying patterns and trying small changes that help in daily life.
What experience does he bring to sessions?
He has six years of professional experience working in the NHS, the charity sector and independent practice. That background gives him exposure to a broad range of client needs and settings.
What professional credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP, and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international arrangements are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts clients from outside the UK when appropriate.
What session formats are available online?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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