- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma recovery
- Men's wellbeing
About Andrew
Andrew Reay is an ACA and PACFA accredited counsellor with 16 years' experience. He takes a practical, person-focused approach and aims to help people make real changes in their thinking and behaviour. Andrew presents as approachable and calm and works with people who are navigating stress, anxiety, trauma, depression and low self-esteem.
He combines psychotherapy, clinical hypnotherapy and counselling techniques in sessions. He also draws on EMDR and Brainspotting alongside ego state work when these suit a person's needs. Andrew adapts his style to each person rather than using one fixed approach.
Sessions focus on what the person wants to change. Conversations may include noticing patterns, practising new responses, and learning ways to handle difficult memories or strong emotions. He also supports people dealing with life changes, grief, isolation and issues often described under men's wellbeing.
Andrew emphasises respect, sensitivity and a non-judgemental manner. He aims to tailor sessions to individual goals and to work at a steady, manageable pace. Many people seek him out when they want clearer direction or relief from recurring stress and anxious thinking.
His background includes long-term clinical work and supervising other counsellors. That experience informs a practical, outcome-focused style while keeping the work grounded in each person's daily life.
How therapy approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and values and taking small actions that matter. It can help with anxiety, stress and finding clearer direction. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at thinking patterns and behaviour and uses practical exercises to reduce unhelpful reactions and symptoms. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is used to work with distressing memories by guiding attention while discussing the memory to reduce its intensity.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss your goals and preferences and suggest which methods to try first. That choice is reviewed over time and adapted if something isn’t helping.
Please confirm the available session options before booking, as the biography does not specify formats. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work and family life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people use techniques like structured exercises, breathing or guided imagery from wherever they are, which can help skills transfer into everyday routines.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
16+ years
Credentials
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns can I bring to sessions?
Andrew works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression and self-esteem difficulties. He also helps people facing life changes, isolation and issues often discussed under men's wellbeing.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He uses a practical, person-focused style that adapts to each individual. Sessions often combine talking, guided techniques and exercises to change unhelpful patterns.
What is his professional background?
Andrew has 16 years' experience working in clinical and counselling roles and supervises other counsellors. That background shapes a grounded, experience-based approach.
What credentials does he hold and where is he based?
He holds ACA and PACFA accreditation and practises in Australia.
Can I see him in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He is not taking international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost and how are they billed?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start if I want to work with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.