- Client-Centred
- Solution-Focused
- Systemic
About Andrew
Andrew Wood is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has seven years' experience. He works with adults on issues such as relationship difficulties, grief, career pressure, stress, anxiety, addictions, parenting and anger. He also supports people coping with chronic illness, caregiving strain, and the effects of trauma and abuse.
He takes an integrative approach and combines several therapy styles to suit each person. Sessions focus on practical conversation, spotting patterns that make feelings worse, and small steps people can try between meetings. He also offers coaching-style work when clients want clear goals and short-term changes.
Andrew trained to MSc level in Counselling and Psychotherapy and holds Relate's Certificate in Relational Counselling. He is an Accredited Member of the National Council of Integrative Psychotherapists and a member of the International Coaching Federation. He has experience working in NHS settings and with organisations such as Mind, Relate and Bupa.
In sessions he pays attention to how relationships and daily routines affect mood and behaviour. He uses Client-Centred, Solution-Focused and Systemic ideas to help people understand interactions and test practical alternatives. Conversations are straightforward and goal-oriented when needed, and more exploratory when that feels helpful.
People come to him for help managing temper, building better communication, reducing work stress, and for support after loss or life transitions. He works with adults from all backgrounds and encourages prospective clients to use the matching questionnaire to arrange a first session.
How his approaches are used in online sessions
Andrew combines Client-Centred, Solution-Focused and Systemic ideas in ways that suit the person. Client-Centred work focuses on listening and helping people clarify what matters to them. It is useful when someone wants time to talk and to make sense of their feelings.Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, practical steps and on identifying what has worked before. It is often used when people want short-term change or clearer goals. Systemic Therapy looks at how relationships and patterns influence behaviour and is helpful for managing recurring conflict or family-related stress.
Finding the right mix is part of the work. He discusses goals and preferences with each client and adapts the approach as things evolve. This means sessions can be more exploratory at times and more goal-directed at others, depending on what the person needs.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work, reduce travel time, and enable shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals can use online work to keep continuity during life changes and to try out practical strategies between meetings.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly help with?
He works with relationship issues, anger, grief, stress, anxiety, addiction and related problems such as sleep loss and low self-esteem.
What is his general approach in sessions?
He uses an integrative style that combines Client-Centred, Solution-Focused and Systemic approaches to suit the person's needs and goals.
How much experience does he have?
He has seven years' experience working as a counsellor and therapist in a range of settings.
What professional credentials and location are listed?
He is a Registered and Accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can I work with him from outside the UK?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I do to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.