- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- LGBTQ concerns
About Matthew
Matthew Bridge is a counsellor who works from a practical, respectful approach. He meets people where they are and focuses on clear steps that help manage daily strain. He has three years of professional experience and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.
Matthew helps people dealing with stress and anxiety, depression, grief and relationship strain. He also supports those facing addictions, trauma and abuse, LGBTQ concerns, and intimacy-related issues. Additional areas he attends to include parenting stress, sleep and eating difficulties, and challenges linked to long-term illness and caregiving.
Sessions are shaped around each person’s needs. Matthew will listen, map out priorities, and suggest straightforward ways to cope between meetings. He emphasises sensitivity and respect, and adapts the pace to what feels manageable for the individual.
People sometimes come with overlapping problems, such as ADHD with low self-esteem, or grief alongside physical illness. Matthew aims to untangle these threads so people can make clear decisions and regain a sense of control. He checks in on how strategies are working and adjusts plans as needed.
Practicalities are kept simple. Matthew works from the United Kingdom and conducts sessions in English. If you want to start, you can use the site process to match with him and arrange a session that fits your schedule.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
BACP · United Kingdom
Languages
English
Approaches that guide online counselling
Matthew draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions in clear, practical terms. One common approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them against everyday evidence, which can relieve anxiety and low mood by changing how people react to situations. Another approach emphasises building skills and routines - such as sleep hygiene, paced activity and coping steps for cravings or anger - to restore stability when life feels chaotic.Finding the right way of working is a shared process. Matthew will talk through options with each person, weigh what fits their goals and preferences, and agree a plan together. He adjusts methods over time so the work stays relevant and useful.
Practical benefits of online therapy include easier scheduling and fitting sessions into a busy life, which can make ongoing support more achievable. Because session formats are not specified here, confirm the available formats before booking to know how you will meet. The focus is on making therapy workable for everyday commitments and on using methods that help clients practise changes between appointments.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this counsellor address?
Matthew supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and relationship strain, plus issues such as addictions, trauma and intimacy-related problems.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a practical, person-focused approach that emphasises listening, setting priorities and suggesting coping strategies to use between sessions.
How much professional experience does he have?
He has three years of professional counselling experience working with a range of concerns and client needs.
What credentials and location does he hold?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practices from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK access his services?
International clients are accepted; check practical arrangements and scheduling when you match.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.