About me
Hi, my name is Andrew, and I am a qualified Humanistic/Existential Counsellor. I am fascinated by the human experience, and the question ‘who am I?’ has been one I have been exploring for over 25 years. I offer a warm, down-to-earth, and non-judgemental space where deep exploration of the self is welcomed.
Life can be complex, and I believe many of us lose touch with our true selves throughout life's journey. You may be navigating a major life transition, struggling with anxiety, depression, or identity, questioning your relationships, or simply sensing that something in your life no longer feels right. I believe that counselling is a safe place where you can begin to go within and reconnect with your true self. It is this reconnection that is the start of the journey towards the healing and wholeness many of us are searching for.
For me, the therapeutic relationship is at the heart of the work. Healing often begins when we experience being truly seen, heard, and accepted by another human being. From that foundation, new understanding, self-compassion and lasting change can emerge.
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.
Above all, I see counselling as two human beings meeting. My role isn't to have all the answers, but to walk alongside you with curiosity, compassion, and honesty as you discover your own.
Training, qualifications & experience
My approach is grounded in Humanistic counselling, which means I believe that each person is unique and already carries the capacity for growth, healing, and change. Rather than telling you who you should be, I aim to understand who you are. I offer a warm, genuine, and non-judgemental space where you can bring every part of yourself - without fear of criticism or needing to have everything figured out.
Alongside my humanistic training, I'm deeply drawn to existential philosophy. I'm fascinated by what it means to be human and by the questions that often sit beneath our struggles. Questions such as: Who am I? Why do I keep repeating the same patterns? What gives my life meaning? How do I move forward after loss or change?
I have experience of working with clients on issues including anxiety, depression, self-harm, suicidal feelings, bereavement and loss, relationship issues, sexual identity, autism, ADHD, and loss of purpose or meaning.
I also bring over 15 years of experience working closely with adults and adolescents in the education system and 10 years of experience working with young children and their families. This extensive background has given me a very grounded, practical understanding of human development, the pressures of modern systems, and the importance of meeting people exactly where they are.
Alongside my extensive counselling training, I have spent the last 20 years exploring my own personal practice in contemplation/meditation and energy healing work. This has deepened my understanding of myself profoundly, and I am able to offer sessions of energy healing exclusively or hybrid sessions where I combine my skills in counselling and energy work.
- 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
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£60.00 per session
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 and those on low incomes, we can discuss this in the initial consultation.
Energy healing sessions can also be discussed in the consultation and are also £60 for an hour.
