Matthew Goldreich, BACP

Matthew Goldreich offers a thoughtful, non-judgemental therapeutic space where people can pause to reflect on how they relate to themselves and others. He helps clients explore the origins of persistent patterns in relationships and self-perception, with the aim of increasing self-understanding and opening up possibilities for meaningful change. Matthew works collaboratively and at a pace that suits each person, addressing specific difficulties or fostering broader self-awareness depending on what the client needs.

His practice is informed by a psychodynamic orientation, which focuses on how current feelings and behaviours are shaped by past relationships and experiences. By attending carefully to thoughts, emotions and mental images that arise during sessions, Matthew supports clients in noticing patterns and in discovering new choices and states of mind. Sessions are offered as an open space to speak freely, while he provides gentle direction to maintain accountability and to help clients feel supported through the process of therapy.

Matthew is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), and he completed MSc-level clinical training at the University of Exeter. He is currently undertaking Clinical Doctoral training in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy at the University of Exeter and also holds an MSc in Psychology from Birkbeck College, University of London.

Psychodynamic, Attachment and Trauma-Focused Work Online

Psychodynamic therapy explores how past relationships and early experiences shape present feelings and behaviours, helping clients gain insight into recurring patterns and inner conflict. Attachment-based therapy looks specifically at patterns of relating - how people form bonds, manage closeness and respond to separation - and can be helpful for intimacy, relationship and attachment difficulties. Trauma-focused therapy concentrates on recognizing and processing experiences of trauma and abuse so that distressing memories and their effects can be understood and integrated.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Matthew works collaboratively with clients to identify which methods best fit their needs, goals and preferences, and he adapts the work over time as those needs evolve. This collaborative stance helps ensure therapy feels relevant and manageable for each person.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, by phone, through live chat, or via text-based messaging - making it easier to access regular support across time zones and busy schedules. For many people, remote sessions make it simpler to maintain continuity of care while balancing work, family and other commitments, and they allow registered professionals and therapists to provide consistent, ongoing therapeutic work.