- Practical sleep focus
- Client-centred care
- CBT and psychodynamic
About Matthew
Matthew Carroll is a counsellor who helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, sleep problems and other everyday struggles. He works at a steady pace and aims to create a respectful, compassionate space. He adapts sessions to what each person brings and focuses on practical ways forward.
Matthew uses a mix of talking and reflective work to help people feel less stuck. He listens first, then shapes sessions around what matters most to the client. This can mean looking at thoughts and behaviours, or talking about deeper patterns from earlier life experiences.
With six years of professional experience and the NCPS credential, Matthew draws on several ways of working to match a person’s needs. He aims to keep sessions straightforward and focused on small, manageable changes. He also pays attention to relationship and intimacy concerns when they affect sleep or wellbeing.
People who come to him often want help with low mood, grief, anger, or feeling isolated. He also supports those with ADHD-related challenges, social anxiety, eating and self-esteem issues. Conversations explore what is getting in the way of better sleep and rest, and what practical steps could help.
Starting is done online through the site. Prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to availability. Matthew works collaboratively to plan each person’s next steps, adjusting approach as progress is made.
How Matthew’s approaches translate to online therapy
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and responding to each person’s priorities. The therapist offers a supportive presence and shapes sessions around what the client most wants to address, which can help when sleep or daily routines are affected.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and habits that keep problems going. It often includes simple exercises and practical strategies for sleep, anxiety and mood that people can try between sessions.
Psychodynamic Therapy pays attention to patterns from earlier life that reappear now. Talking about these patterns can surface issues that affect rest, relationships and self-esteem.
Finding the best approach is part of the work. Matthew will discuss goals and preferences, and together they will decide which methods to try first. He adjusts the plan as progress is made, keeping the client involved in choices.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when life is busy. It can also let someone choose a simpler audio call if video isn’t suitable.
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Matthew commonly help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties and grief, along with relationship and intimacy-related issues and trauma.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
Matthew combines a client-centred approach with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and psychodynamic ideas, keeping sessions tailored and practical.
What is his professional background?
He has six years of experience working as a counsellor and uses an integrative approach informed by his practice.
Where is he based and what credentials does he hold?
He works from the United Kingdom and lists NCPS as his credential.
Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?
International clients are accepted and sessions can be arranged across borders.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify the exact formats available.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.