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Matthew Goldreich, BACP

Matthew Goldreich is a counsellor who helps people understand and change unhelpful patterns.

About Matthew

Matthew Goldreich is a counsellor who helps people understand and change unhelpful patterns. He offers a calm, non-judgemental space to reflect on how you relate to yourself and others. Sessions are paced to suit each person and can focus on a specific difficulty or broader self-awareness.

He uses a psychodynamic approach that looks at how past relationships and experiences shape current feelings and behaviour. That perspective aims to increase self-understanding so people can reduce inner conflict and find new ways of responding.

Background and approach

In sessions clients are invited to speak freely and notice the thoughts, feelings and images that arise. He listens closely and offers gentle guidance to help people stay accountable and move forward. The work is collaborative and practical, linking insights with everyday changes.

Matthew holds a Master of Science in clinical training from the University of Exeter and an MSc in Psychology from Birkbeck, University of London. He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. He also draws on trauma-focused and attachment-based ideas when they are helpful.

This can support work with difficult memories, relationship wounds and responses to stress. Sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging to suit different needs and routines.

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Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	410337	September 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

Everything Matthew lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Self esteem
Depression
Addictions
LGBT
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Anger management
Career difficulties
Coping with life changes
ADHD
Antisocial personality
Attachment issues
Avoidant personality
Body image
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Dependent personality
Dissociation
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Eating and food-related issues
Emptiness
Family problems
Forgiveness
Gender dysphoria
Guilt and shame
Hoarding
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Mood disorders
Narcissism
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Paranoia
Personality disorders
Phobias
Post-traumatic stress
Prejudice and discrimination
Self-harm
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexual dysfunction
Sexuality
Smoking / vaping cessation
Social anxiety and phobia
Somatization

Ways of working Matthew names

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Online therapy that fits trauma-aware and relational work

Matthew commonly uses Trauma-Focused Therapy to help people process distressing memories and reduce the ways those memories affect daily life. That approach focuses on safety, pacing and practical ways to manage strong emotions. Attachment-Based Therapy is another strand he draws on to look at relationship patterns and how early connections shape current trust and closeness. It helps people understand repeating relationship difficulties and build different ways of relating.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. He will discuss goals, preferences and how you respond in early sessions, and then agree a way of working together. This is a collaborative process where both therapist and client check in and make adjustments over time.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can use less bandwidth and sometimes feel easier if you prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging suit shorter check-ins, on-the-go reflection or people who prefer writing. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit around work, travel and daily life.

Frequently asked

What issues does he help with?

He works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, eating and sleeping problems, and career or life changes.

How would you describe his approach and style?

He works in a psychodynamic way that explores how past relationships affect current feelings and behaviour, with a collaborative, paced style and light direction to keep people accountable.

What background does he bring to sessions?

He completed MSc-level clinical training at the University of Exeter and holds an MSc in Psychology from Birkbeck, University of London, with three years of professional experience.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises from the United Kingdom.

Which languages and international work are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

In what formats are sessions offered?

Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide a flexible range of ways to connect.

How are fees handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Start by clicking the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.