Matthew Groom

Matthew Groom is a counsellor with six years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain and trauma. He also works with clients from LGBT communities and those facing issues such as addiction, bipolar mood concerns and compassion fatigue.

He aims to create a calm space where people can speak openly and be heard. Sessions focus on helping someone name their feelings, untangle patterns, and find practical ways to cope day to day. Matthew emphasises listening first and responding without judgement.

Before moving into private practice he worked in the NHS and for charities, alongside clinical work in private settings. That range of settings shaped his approach to everyday struggles and more complex life events. He draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques suited to each person rather than one fixed method.

Matthew often works with people who feel stuck after separation, betrayal or repeated relationship problems. He also supports those dealing with abandonment, attachment difficulties, codependency and issues connected to kink and alternative sex culture. He helps people who feel isolated, overwhelmed or ashamed to rebuild connection with themselves and others.

He describes taking the first step into therapy as an act of courage. In sessions he focuses on making people feel listened to, understood and able to try different ways of coping. If you want a straightforward, listening-led approach, Matthew offers that in a respectful and non-judgemental way.

Evidence-led approaches and how they work online

Matthew draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage difficult feelings and change unhelpful patterns. One common approach focuses on practical coping skills and problem solving to reduce anxiety and manage stress day to day. It teaches simple steps to interrupt worry cycles and build calmer routines.

Another approach concentrates on attachment and relationship patterns. This helps people understand how early relationship experiences affect current bonds and reactions, and it is useful for issues like abandonment, jealousy and repeating relationship problems.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Matthew will talk with you about your goals, what has or hasn't helped before, and together you decide which methods to try. He adapts the approach as your needs change rather than sticking to a single method.

Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as the biography does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also be helpful when someone prefers not to commute or needs to schedule sessions around work or family commitments.