Hello, my name is Sam, and I am an Integrative Relational Therapist and founder of Grow and Connect.

I work with individuals and couples experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma, low self-esteem, anger, work-related stress, bereavement, and a sense of feeling stuck. Through my work, I have seen how deeply our emotional wellbeing is shaped by our relationships and how many people long for meaningful, secure connection but struggle to find it.

I became a relational therapist because I believe healing happens in relationship in the space between you and someone who can hold your story with care. Therapy is not just about insight. It is about repair. It is about re-learning that you can be seen, heard, and accepted as you are that your emotions have space, and that you have space.

Over the course of my clinical work, I began to recognise a wider gap. Many individuals were doing the inner work, developing self-awareness, and becoming ready for healthy partnership but the environments in which they were dating did not support this level of emotional depth or intentional connection. This led me to create Grow and Connect a therapy-integrated matchmaking service that bridges personal growth and meaningful partnership.

My aim is to support individuals not only in understanding themselves, but in forming relationships that are emotionally healthy, secure, and lasting. By combining therapeutic insight with thoughtful matchmaking and ongoing relational support, I offer a process that honours both personal healing and the creation of genuine connection.

Whether you are beginning your personal journey or ready to meet a partner from a place of clarity and readiness, you are welcome as you are. I believe lasting change and quality relationships emerges through meaningful, authentic human connection.

Hi my name is Fran,

I am an integrative relational therapist with a person-centred foundation, offering a warm, collaborative space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences at your own pace. I believe that healing and growth happen through meaningful therapeutic relationships built on trust, empathy, and genuine understanding.

My work is grounded in person-centred values, respecting your autonomy and inner capacity for change. Alongside this, I draw on attachment theory to help make sense of how early and later relationships may shape your emotional world, patterns of relating, and sense of self. By gently exploring these patterns together, therapy can support you in developing greater self-awareness, emotional resilience, and the ability to form more secure and fulfilling relationships.

I take an integrative approach, adapting therapy to meet your individual needs rather than fitting you into a single model. I aim to provide a safe, respectful environment where all parts of you are welcome.

My intention is to support you in understanding yourself more deeply, strengthening your connection. to yourself and others, and moving towards a more authentic and meaningful way of living as you embark on your journey for connection

Therapist

Hi my name is Matthew,

I am an integrative relational therapist with a person-centred foundation, offering a calm, supportive space where you can talk openly and be heard without judgement. I believe that therapy works best when there is a genuine, trusting relationship, where you feel safe enough to explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences honestly.

My approach is rooted in person-centred values, respecting your individuality and your capacity for growth. I also draw on attachment theory to help explore how past and present relationships may influence your sense of self, emotional wellbeing, and the ways you connect with others. Together, we can develop greater self-awareness and work towards building more secure, meaningful relationships.

As an integrative therapist, I adapt my approach to meet your unique needs. I understand that it can sometimes feel difficult to open up, particularly for men who may not have had spaces where emotional expression felt welcome or safe. I aim to offer a respectful, grounded environment where you can explore challenges, gain clarity, and move towards a stronger sense of connection within yourself and in your relationships.

My intention is to support you in understanding yourself more deeply and in creating lasting, meaningful change at your own pace as you embark on your journey for relationship.

Matchmaker 

Hello im Sarah,

As a professional matchmaker, I’m passionate about helping people find meaningful, lasting love in a world where genuine connection can feel increasingly rare. I believe matchmaking is both an art and a deeply personal process one built on trust, intuition, and truly understanding each individual’s story.

I take the time to get to know my clients beyond their careers and lifestyles, focusing on their values, relationship goals, and emotional compatibility. My approach is discreet, supportive, and tailored, ensuring every introduction is intentional and aligned

Matchmaker