About Matthew
Matthew Carroll is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression and life changes. He works with concerns such as ADHD, trauma, grief, intimacy and issues around eating, sleeping and anger. He also supports those dealing with loneliness, men’s issues, social anxiety and young adult challenges.
He uses a respectful, sensitive and compassionate style, and works at each person’s pace. Matthew describes his approach as flexible and client-focused. He tailors sessions to what comes up in the room rather than following a fixed script.
Background and approach
He draws on Client-Centred ideas to prioritise the person’s own goals and experience. He also uses cognitive behavioural techniques to address unhelpful thoughts and patterns, and psychodynamic ideas to look at deeper themes that affect current behaviour. He has six years of experience and holds the NCPS credential.
That background informs how he balances practical tools with a reflective, exploratory style. Starting therapy can feel hard, and he aims to make the first steps straightforward and manageable. In sessions people can expect a calm, non-judgemental space where the focus is on what the client needs now.
Matthew adapts the pace and techniques as the work progresses. He supports people across a wide range of concerns, including relationships, LGBT-related matters and coping with life transitions. Clients who want to begin are guided through a simple intake process to match goals with approach and timing.
Matthew works from the United Kingdom and offers services in English, including to international clients.
What Matthew works with
Everything Matthew lists, in their own terms. LGBT is the reason Matthew is listed here; the rest shows what else Matthew works with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- ADHD
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Isolation / loneliness
- Men's issues
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Approaches Matthew lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How Matthew’s approaches translate to online work
Client-Centred Therapy places the person’s own experience at the heart of the work. It means the therapist listens closely, follows the client’s pace and helps people set their own goals. This approach is useful for many issues including identity, loneliness and relationship concerns.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, gives concrete tools to change unhelpful thinking and behaviour. It often involves setting small tasks, tracking thoughts and trying new ways of responding to stress and anxiety. CBT can be helpful for anxiety, low mood, sleep problems and certain behavioural patterns.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to decide which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences. That decision can change over time as progress is made and new issues arise.
Check the current session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, study or family life, and can reduce travel time. It can also allow shorter check-ins or sessions that suit a particular day, helping therapy to fit into an everyday routine rather than replacing it.
Questions people ask about Matthew
What kinds of problems does Matthew help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety and depression, and helps with ADHD, trauma, grief, intimacy and relationship concerns. He also focuses on eating and sleeping issues, anger, self-esteem and coping with life changes.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His style is respectful and client-focused. He combines listening and reflection with practical techniques to address thoughts and behaviours.
What experience does he bring to sessions?
He has six years of experience working with a range of concerns. That experience shapes a balanced approach that uses both practical strategies and deeper reflective work.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds the NCPS credential and provides counselling from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
International clients are accepted, so people outside the United Kingdom can enquire about working together.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.
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