Matthew Groom
Calm listening, practical steps, open-minded care
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About Matthew
Matthew Groom helps people who are feeling overwhelmed, stuck or unsure where to turn. He offers a calm, non-judgemental space for people to talk about anxiety, stress, depression and relationship difficulties. He also supports those working through trauma, anger, addiction and issues linked to identity and belonging.
He has six years of professional experience across the NHS, the charity sector and independent practice. He has worked with people from the LGBT community and with a wide range of emotional and behavioural concerns, including bipolar symptoms, compassion fatigue and career strain.
Background and approach
He uses approaches grounded in evidence and adapts them to each person’s needs. In session he focuses on listening closely and helping people feel heard. He aims to make it easier to name painful feelings and to find practical ways to manage them.
Matthew encourages small, achievable steps that fit into everyday life. Alongside the main concerns above, he also helps with attachment and abandonment wounds, codependency, communication and commitment issues, and experiences connected to kink and alternative sex culture. He can support people dealing with infidelity, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, isolation and jealousy.
Matthew works in English and accepts international clients. If someone is ready to begin, he asks them to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to his availability.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 6
- Registered with
- BACP
- Registration number
- 399706
- Languages
- English
- How sessions happen
- Online, by video, phone or messages
Details are as listed on Matthew's public professional profile. You can check any number with the professional body.
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
How Matthew works online
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Matthew works with each person to identify goals, try methods and see what helps. He explains options in clear terms and adapts the work as needs and preferences become clearer.
If you are considering online therapy, please confirm the available session formats before booking. Online options can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when that suits. They can also help people stay consistent with sessions when managing work or caring responsibilities. Registered or accredited professionals can discuss how to tailor sessions to your situation so they fit into everyday life without adding burden.
Questions and answers
What issues does Matthew focus on?
The therapist works with stress, anxiety and depression, and supports people with relationship and trauma-related concerns. He also helps with addictions, anger, bipolar symptoms and career-related strain.
What is Matthew's style in sessions?
He creates an open, non-judgemental space and listens closely to what matters to the person. Matthew aims to help people name feelings and take small practical steps forward.
How much experience does he have?
He has six years of professional experience working in the NHS, in the charity sector and in independent practice.
Which credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be held in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are accepted; people outside the UK can enquire and proceed through the standard matching process.
How are costs and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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