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Matthew Goldreich, BACP

Matthew Goldreich offers help for stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties and trauma.

About Matthew

Matthew Goldreich offers help for stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties and trauma. He also supports people dealing with self-esteem, addictions, grief, sleep and eating concerns, anger, career pressures, ADHD and intimacy-related problems. Matthew works with issues linked to attachment, communication and control, as well as personality-related struggles such as avoidant and dependent patterns.

He provides a calm, non-judgemental space for people to reflect on how they relate to themselves and others.

Background and approach

Sessions are collaborative and move at a pace that feels right for each person. Matthew encourages honest, open conversation so people can talk without censoring themselves. Matthew uses a psychodynamic approach to look at how current feelings and behaviours connect to past relationships and experiences.

This often involves noticing thoughts, feelings and images that come up in sessions and considering what they reveal about recurring patterns. He offers gentle direction to help people stay on track while exploring those patterns. He also draws on attachment-based ideas to understand relationship patterns, and on trauma-focused thinking when past hurts shape present reactions.

These viewpoints help guide conversations about safety, trust and emotional responses in everyday life. Matthew holds an MSc 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, often shown as BACP, and is undertaking further clinical doctoral training in psychoanalytic psychotherapy at the University of Exeter.

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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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How therapeutic approaches work online

Matthew blends psychodynamic therapy and attachment-based thinking to help people understand patterns that repeat in their relationships and daily life. Psychodynamic work focuses on how past experiences shape present feelings and choices, helping people name recurring themes and try different ways of responding. Attachment-based ideas look at how early bonds affect trust and closeness, which can be useful for relationship struggles and intimacy concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work and Matthew treats it as a joint process. He will discuss how different ways of working might help with your aims, and adapt sessions based on your needs and preferences. That collaborative discussion continues as goals change over time.

Online sessions can be more flexible for people with busy lives or mobility limits. Video calls let you have a face-to-face conversation from wherever you are, phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier when you prefer not to be on camera, and live chat or text messaging allow shorter check-ins or written reflection. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into a routine and keep continuity between sessions.

Frequently asked

What concerns can Matthew help with?

He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties, as well as trauma, self-esteem, addiction, grief and intimacy-related issues.

How would he work with me in sessions?

Sessions are collaborative and conversational, with space to talk freely and notice recurring thoughts and feelings. Matthew offers gentle direction to help people reflect and make changes.

What is his professional background?

He has three years' clinical experience and has completed MSc-level training in clinical practice and an MSc in Psychology.

Where is he based and what credential does he hold?

Matthew practices in the United Kingdom and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP.

Do sessions take place in other languages or countries?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts clients from outside the UK.

Which formats are available for appointments?

He works online using video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are fees and payments handled?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

What do I need to do to begin therapy?

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