Matthew Carroll
Compassionate, practical counselling for life's challenges
About Matthew
Matthew Carroll welcomes people who are feeling stuck, overwhelmed or unsure where to start. He aims to make first steps simple and practical. He treats each person with respect and listens without rushing.
He works at a pace that suits the client. Matthew uses a mix of talking and practical techniques. He adapts sessions to what comes up and to what the person needs that week.
That might mean looking at thoughts and behaviours, or reflecting on past patterns that still cause pain.
Background and approach
He places emphasis on building trust and a clear plan together. People seek his help for stress, anxiety and low mood. He also supports those dealing with attention difficulties such as ADHD, issues around intimacy and sexual identity, grief, trauma and changes that come with life transitions.
Additional areas he focuses on include isolation, social anxiety, men’s concerns and young adult issues. Matthew has six years of professional experience and holds an NCPS credential. He practises in the United Kingdom and offers sessions in English.
He accepts international clients and works with people from different places and backgrounds. Sessions are tailored to each person. Matthew combines Client-Centred Therapy with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and psychodynamic ideas to shape a plan.
He encourages small, manageable steps and checks progress regularly, adjusting the approach as needed.
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Listed by Matthew among the ways they work.
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Sessions & fees
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Matthew combines client-centred work with cognitive behavioural therapy and psychodynamic thinking. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and creating a supportive, non-judgemental space so people can make sense of their feelings and decide on goals. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact and uses practical exercises to reduce anxiety, improve sleep and change unhelpful patterns. Psychodynamic Therapy pays attention to past experiences and recurring relationship patterns to help people understand why certain reactions keep happening.Choosing the right approach is part of the process and the therapist treats it as a collaboration. He will discuss how each method might help, try approaches in session and adjust what they do together based on progress and personal preference. The aim is to find a mix that fits the person's goals and day-to-day life.
Online therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to give flexibility. Video calls are useful for face-to-face conversation and non-verbal cues. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit into a short break. Live chat and messaging work well for quick check-ins, ongoing reflection or when someone prefers writing things down. These options make it easier to attend sessions from different locations and at times that suit a busy life.
| Session length | Typically 50 minutes |
|---|---|
| Client ages | Adults, 18 and over |
| Fees | Subscription via BetterHelp, cancel anytime |
| Insurance | Not billed directly |
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Areas of focus
What this therapist works with
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Also listed
- Anger management
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Eating disorders
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- LGBT
- Men's issues
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Sleeping disorders
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trauma and abuse
- Young adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 6 years
- Registered with
- NCPS
- Languages
- English
