- Stress and anxiety
- LGBTQ concerns
- Relationship focus
About Matthew
Matthew Bridge is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with three years of professional practice. He works with people managing stress, anxiety, depression and relationship and family concerns. He also supports those dealing with addiction, grief, trauma, and LGBT issues. He aims to meet people with respect, sensitivity and compassion.
Matthew adapts conversations and plans to fit each person’s situation. He focuses on practical steps people can use between sessions. That might include ways to manage overwhelming thoughts, improve sleep, or handle difficult conversations at home or work.
He has experience supporting people with intimacy-related worries, eating and sleeping problems, parenting pressures and anger. He also helps those facing career crossroads, coping with life changes, and managing compassion fatigue or ADHD-related challenges.
Additional areas he pays attention to include abandonment and attachment concerns, adoption and foster care issues, ageing and caregiver stress, chronic health conditions, body image and co-morbidity. He listens for the problems that matter most and works with each person to set realistic goals.
Matthew is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to his availability.
How therapeutic methods translate to online therapy
Matthew describes using evidence-based techniques that focus on practical skills and clearer thinking. One common approach helps people recognise and reframe unhelpful thought patterns so they can respond differently to stress and anxiety. This can help with low mood, worry and decision-making. Another approach emphasises behavioural changes - setting small, achievable goals to improve sleep, routine and activity levels, which often supports mood and energy.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Matthew will work with each person to identify what feels most useful, combining listening with simple exercises and homework when that fits the person’s goals. Together they review progress and adjust the plan as needs change.
If you are considering online work, check which session options Matthew currently offers before booking. Many people appreciate online therapy because it can fit more easily into a busy week, reduce travel time and make regular check-ins simpler. Online sessions can also be adapted - for example a shorter call for a quick update, or a longer meeting for deeper work - depending on what the therapist and client agree will help most.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns can I bring to sessions?
He works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, trauma, intimacy-related worries, eating and sleeping problems, parenting and career concerns.
What is his therapeutic style?
Matthew adapts his approach to the individual and focuses on practical steps people can use between sessions. Conversations are respectful and tailored to each person’s needs.
How much experience does he have?
He has three years of professional experience working with people on mental health and relationship issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
Yes, he accepts international clients.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start therapy with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to his availability.