Matthew Groom, BACP
Matthew Groom offers straightforward, practical support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low mood or relationship strain.
- Stress & Anxiety
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- +8 more
About Matthew
Matthew Groom offers straightforward, practical support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low mood or relationship strain. He is Matthew Groom and he draws on six years of professional experience in the UK. He aims to help people feel heard and make manageable changes one step at a time.
He has worked across the NHS, the charity sector and in independent practice. That background means he has seen a wide range of struggles, including trauma, addiction and work-related pressure.
Background and approach
He also has experience supporting people from the LGBT community and those dealing with issues like bipolar, compassion fatigue and anger. Sessions focus on creating an open space where clients can talk without being judged. Matthew listens for the patterns behind distress - for example avoidance, shame or repeated conflict - and works with each person to try different ways of responding.
Practical steps and small experiments are used alongside talking and reflection. Matt pays attention to relationship issues such as communication problems, infidelity, commitment worries and separation. He also supports people facing attachment wounds, codependency, jealousy and the emotional fallout from divorce.
He is comfortable helping with less spoken-about areas such as BDSM, kink and alternative sex culture, and with feelings of emptiness, guilt or dissociation. Sessions are offered in English and Matthew sees both local and international clients.
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
Choosing the right approach is a joint process. The therapist will discuss your goals, preferences and what has or hasn't helped before. Together you will try methods that suit your needs and adjust them as you go along so the work fits you.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or you prefer not to be on camera, and live chat or messaging can be useful for shorter check-ins or ongoing support between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family life and travel.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems can I bring to sessions?
Matthew works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma and addiction. He also focuses on concerns such as bipolar, compassion fatigue, anger and career pressure.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He offers an open, non-judgemental space and listens for unhelpful patterns. Practical steps and reflective conversation are combined to help clients try new ways of coping.
How much experience does he have?
He has six years of professional experience working in the NHS, the charity sector and independent practice.
What credentials and location are listed?
Matthew holds BACP credentials and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
How can I receive sessions remotely?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging for remote work.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I do to start therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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