Andrew Davis
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About me
Hi, I'm Andrew, a Person-Centred/Existential Counsellor, fascinated by what it means to be human. The question "Who am I?" is one I've been exploring for over 25 years, both personally and professionally. I offer a warm, down-to-earth and non-judgemental space where you can be yourself and explore whatever feels important to you.
Life can be complex, and sometimes we lose touch with ourselves along the way. You might be navigating a major life transition, struggling with anxiety, depression or questions about your identity, experiencing difficulties in your relationships, or simply sensing that something in your life no longer feels right. Whatever brings you to counselling, you don't need to have all the answers before you begin.
I believe counselling offers an opportunity to slow down, look more closely at life experiences and begin to understand ourselves in new ways. Together, we can explore the things that have shaped you, the patterns you find yourself repeating, and the questions you might not have had the space to ask. Through this process, you may begin to develop a deeper understanding of yourself, greater self-acceptance and a clearer sense of meaning in your life.
For me, the therapeutic relationship is at the heart of the work. There's something powerful about being able to speak openly with another person and feel genuinely heard, understood and accepted without judgement. Above all, I see counselling as two human beings meeting. I'm not here to tell you who you should be or to offer all the answers. My role is to walk alongside you with curiosity, compassion and honesty, creating space for you to explore your experiences and discover your own way forward.
I work with adults from all walks of life and welcome people bringing a wide range of experiences. Whether you're facing anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, bereavement, life transitions, or simply searching for greater clarity and meaning, we can explore whatever feels important to you at a pace that feels right.
Training, qualifications & experience
My counselling approach is grounded in Person-Centred and Humanistic principles, with a strong interest in existential philosophy. I believe that each person has the capacity for growth and change and that being met with empathy and acceptance can help us make sense of our experiences and find our own way forward. I aim to understand who you are and offer a warm, genuine, and non-judgemental space where you can bring every part of yourself.
I'm particularly interested in the questions that can sit beneath our struggles: Who am I? Why do I find myself repeating certain patterns? What gives my life meaning? How do I navigate uncertainty, loss or change? These questions don't always have straightforward answers, but counselling can offer the space to explore them openly.
My experience includes working with people facing anxiety, depression, self-harm, suicidal thoughts and feelings, bereavement and loss, relationship difficulties, questions around sexual identity, autism, ADHD, and a loss of purpose or meaning. Everyone's experience is different, and I aim to understand each person in the context of their own life, rather than making assumptions about what they need.
Alongside my counselling work, I bring over 15 years of experience working closely with adults and adolescents in the education system, as well as 10 years of experience working with young children and their families. This has given me a broad understanding of human development, the pressures people face within modern systems, and the many ways our experiences shape who we become.
My personal journey has also been an important part of my development. For over 20 years, I have explored meditation, contemplation and energy healing. These experiences have deepened my self-understanding and continue to inform my interest in the relationship between mind, body and our wider experience of being human.
- MBACP
- Foundation Degree in Counselling
- Level 4 Diploma Therapeutic Counselling
- Level 3 Counselling Studies
- Level 2 Counselling Skills
- Diploma Integrated Energy Healing
- Reiki Master
Member organisations
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
Accredited register membership
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£65.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I offer a free 20min online/phone call consultation for us to decide whether working together feels right.
Concessions available for trainee counsellors.
Energy healing sessions can also be discussed in the consultation and are also £65 for an hour.
Further information
Alongside my counselling practice, I have spent over 20 years exploring meditation, contemplation and Energy Healing, including Reiki, which has become an important part of my personal journey.
I offer Integrated Energy Healing sessions for those who feel drawn to this approach, either as a standalone therapy or alongside counselling in a combined session. My interest in this work comes from a curiosity about the relationship between mind, body and soul, and our wider experience of being human.
As with my counselling practice, I aim to offer a warm, open and grounded space where you can explore what feels right for you. There is no expectation to approach this work in a particular way; I welcome your own beliefs, experiences and questions.
If you're curious about energy healing or would like to know more about the different ways we could work together, you're welcome to get in touch for an informal conversation.
