Matthew Goldreich , BACP

Matthew Goldreich offers a reflective, non-judgmental therapeutic space where individuals can explore how they relate to themselves and to others. He supports clients in tracing the origins of habitual patterns, helping them build self-acceptance and consider new ways of living that feel more authentic and sustainable.

He works collaboratively and at a pace that suits each person, whether the aim is to tackle a specific difficulty or to deepen self-understanding. His practice is informed by psychodynamic principles, which focus on how current feelings and behaviours are influenced by past relationships and experiences. This perspective is used to reduce inner conflict and open up possibilities for change.

Sessions are structured to allow clients to speak freely and to attend closely to the thoughts, feelings and images that arise during therapy. Matthew provides gentle direction to help clients stay engaged and accountable while maintaining a supportive therapeutic frame. He is a registered member of the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and completed MSc-level clinical training at the University of Exeter. He also holds an MSc in Psychology from Birkbeck, University of London, and is currently undertaking Clinical Doctoral training in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy at the University of Exeter.

Psychodynamic and Trauma-Informed Care Online

Psychodynamic Therapy explores how current emotions and behaviours are shaped by earlier relationships and life experiences. It helps people gain insight into recurring patterns and to reduce inner conflict so new choices can emerge. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early bonds affect present-day relationships and emotional responses - it can be helpful for difficulties with intimacy, trust, and attachment-related anxiety. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on understanding and processing the impact of traumatic events, supporting people to integrate those experiences and reduce their ongoing influence on daily life.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the collaborative process. Matthew works with clients to identify which methods best suit their needs, goals and preferences, adapting the work as understanding grows and priorities change. This shared planning helps ensure therapy feels relevant and manageable.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, over the phone, via live chat or through text-based messaging - making it easier to fit therapy into busy lives or across different locations. For many people, remote sessions increase accessibility and continuity of care while enabling focused work with licensed professionals and therapists.