- Integrative counsellor
- Practical goal setting
- Work and life balance
About Andrew
Andrew Wood is a counsellor and coach who supports men and other adult clients with relationship problems, grief, career questions, stress and anxiety, and a broad range of life changes. He also helps with addictions, sleep difficulties, parenting and family issues, anger, self-esteem, bipolar and depression, and concerns linked to ADHD and trauma. He works in the United Kingdom and uses a straightforward, person-focused style to help people make practical changes in day-to-day life.
Andrew adopts an integrative approach that draws on several therapeutic methods to suit each person's needs. He focuses on what matters to the client and uses practical conversations to identify small steps forward. Sessions aim to increase self-understanding, reduce unhelpful patterns and build tools for coping with current pressures.
He holds an MSc in Counselling and Psychotherapy and is a BACP member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. He also has Relate's Certificate in Relational Counselling and is a member of the International Coaching Federation. These roles reflect a mix of counselling, coaching and workplace experience.
Andrew has worked in charity and NHS settings and in employee assistance programmes. Roles have included managing talking-therapies services and providing clinical leadership in workplace mental health. That background informs his work with people dealing with both personal and work-related stress.
In sessions he listens carefully and adapts his approach to the situation in front of him. Clients are invited to set practical goals and try out different ways of coping, with the therapist offering gentle challenge and support as needed.
How his approaches fit online and off
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person and their experience, offering a calm space to talk through feelings and decide what matters most. It can help with low mood, self-esteem and relationship worries by encouraging clearer self-understanding.Solution-Focused Therapy targets specific goals and small, practical steps. This approach is useful for people who want quicker strategies for stress, career decisions or coping with life changes.
Systemic Therapy looks at relationships and patterns between people rather than only the individual. It can help when communication problems, family dynamics or role changes are part of the difficulty.
Finding the right mix is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about needs, goals and preferences, and together they will choose which approach or combination to try. That collaborative decision can change over time as progress is made.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week and to continue work when travel is difficult. It is worth confirming the current session formats directly before booking so you know what is offered. Many people find remote sessions help maintain continuity of care and allow for shorter or more flexible appointments when needed.
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Experience
7+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Andrew commonly help with?
He supports people with relationships, grief, career changes, stress and anxiety, addictions, sleep problems, parenting and family issues, and mood conditions including depression and bipolar.
What is his approach in sessions?
Sessions are person-focused and practical, mixing counselling and coaching to identify goals and small changes that can help in daily life.
What experience does he bring to therapy?
He has seven years' experience working in NHS services, charities and employee assistance programmes, plus roles in service management and clinical leadership.
What professional credentials and location are listed?
He holds an MSc in Counselling and Psychotherapy and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). He practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients, so sessions are focused on people in the United Kingdom.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.