Matthew Goldreich, BACP

Matthew Goldreich offers support for people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, intimacy-related issues and sexual dysfunction. He also helps with trauma and abuse, addictive behaviours, eating and sleeping problems, low self-esteem, anger and difficulties with life changes like career transitions. Sessions are delivered in a calm, non-judgemental way that encourages reflection and gradual steps forward.

Matthew uses a psychodynamic approach to look at how current feelings and behaviours link to past relationships and experiences. He pays attention to patterns that repeat in relationships and in how people relate to themselves. That focus can help clarify where unhelpful habits began and what might change them.

Sessions are conversational and patient-led, with the counsellor offering gentle direction when helpful. Clients are invited to speak openly about thoughts, feelings and images that arise, and to notice themes that repeat across sessions. The work can be practical as well as reflective, helping people find new choices in daily life.

Matthew holds a British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy membership, abbreviated as BACP. He completed an MSc-level clinical training at the University of Exeter and also has an MSc in Psychology from Birkbeck College, University of London. He is progressing with Clinical Doctoral training in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy at the University of Exeter.

Appointments are arranged through the platform process and are paced to suit each person. Matthew aims to collaborate on goals and timelines so the work feels manageable and relevant to everyday life.

How his approaches translate to online therapy

Matthew draws on psychodynamic work to trace how past relationships influence present feelings and actions. This approach focuses on noticing repeating patterns and using that awareness to open up new options in life. It tends to help with long-standing relationship difficulties, self-esteem issues and emotional patterns that keep returning.

He also uses trauma-focused ideas to attend to painful events and their ongoing effects. That work aims to help people manage intrusive memories, heightened stress responses and the way trauma can shape behaviour, moving at a pace the person finds manageable.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. Matthew will work collaboratively to choose methods that fit the client's needs, goals and preferences. Together they review how the work is going and adapt focus or techniques as understanding grows.

The practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions more easily around work or family commitments and reducing travel time. Online work can also make it simpler to have shorter check-ins when life feels busy, or to choose a lower-bandwidth option if needed. Please confirm which session formats are available with the provider before booking so arrangements match everyday needs and routines.