Counsellor profile
Matthew Bridge, BACP
Counsellor - stress and relationship support
See online counselling options- Stress and anxiety
- LGBTQ issues
- Relationship problems
About Matthew
Counsellor Matthew Bridge is a BACP member with three years' experience working in the United Kingdom. He helps people with stress, anxiety, LGBTQ matters, relationship and family concerns, and related issues such as grief and depression.
Matthew keeps sessions straightforward. He focuses on clear dialogue and practical steps people can use between meetings. He adapts how he talks and plans work to the person in front of him rather than following a rigid script.
His work also covers areas such as addictions, trauma and abuse, intimacy and eating or sleeping difficulties. He supports people dealing with parenting strain, anger, low self-esteem and career stress. He has experience with ADHD, compassion fatigue and a range of attachment and communication problems.
Matthew has additional background in matters like abandonment, adoption and foster care, chronic illness and caregiver stress. He also works with body image concerns, autism and co-morbidity where these affect daily life and relationships. His approach aims to make practical sense of difficult problems and to plan clear next steps.
People who choose him can expect calm, direct conversations and a focus on what helps day to day. He asks about current needs and priorities, then works with each person to set short-term goals. Sessions are intended to be accessible and straightforward so people can manage therapy alongside work and family life.
How evidence-based approaches are used in online counselling
Matthew describes his work as practical and evidence-based. Two approaches he often draws on are short-term, problem-focused work and supportive talking therapy. Short-term, problem-focused work looks at a current difficulty, breaks it into parts and sets small steps to try between sessions; it can help with anxiety, stress and sleep problems. Supportive talking therapy aims to understand how events and relationships affect daily life and to build clearer ways of coping with emotional pain.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Matthew will talk with each person about what feels most useful and adjust the plan as things change. He works collaboratively to set goals and reviews progress regularly so the approach fits the client's needs and preferences.
The biography does not list which session formats are used, so please confirm options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work, family and travel. It can also allow shorter check-ins when a quick conversation helps, or reduce the time spent travelling to appointments. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists commonly use these practical benefits to help people maintain continuity of care while managing everyday commitments.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and relationship or family concerns. The profile also lists other areas such as addictions, trauma, intimacy issues and career stress.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses plain dialogue and practical steps rather than technical language. Sessions focus on planning useful actions and talking through what is most pressing.
How much experience does he have?
Matthew has three years of professional experience working in counselling in the United Kingdom.
Which professional body is he a member of?
He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. He also accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees charged?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, then schedule a first session.
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