Matthew Goldreich, BACP

Matthew Goldreich offers a reflective and compassionate approach to therapy that helps people examine how they relate to themselves and to others. He creates a calm, non-judgemental environment where reflection on past experiences and relationship patterns can lead to greater self-understanding and practical change. Working at a pace set by the client, he supports exploration of specific problems as well as broader goals like increased self-awareness and acceptance.

Matthew primarily practises from a psychodynamic perspective, which means he pays attention to how current feelings and behaviours may be shaped by earlier relationships and life events. By noticing recurring thoughts, emotions and mental images that arise in sessions, clients can begin to see alternatives and make different choices. He offers gentle direction to help clients stay on track and feel supported while they work through difficult material.

He is a registered member of the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and has completed MSc-level clinical training at the University of Exeter. He is also undertaking Clinical Doctoral training in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy at the University of Exeter and holds an MSc in Psychology from Birkbeck College, University of London. These qualifications inform his thoughtful, relational style and his focus on understanding the roots of emotional difficulties.