Andrew Frizzell

Perhaps your struggling with anxiety, depression or bereavement; with relationships in your personal life or at work; with alcohol,  drugs or a challenging behaviour; feeling sad and wondering where your life is going; or worried about your sexuality.

You may feel embarrassed considering counselling as an option, having coped on your own before now. And find reaching out for help scary! But, in my personal experience, talking with a non-judgemental professional who listens and responds in an empathic manner can in itself be helpful and healing. 

What is counselling and does it work?

Counselling is an intentional and purposeful activity which research suggests, on average, "has positive effects on mental health and wellbeing" (Cooper, 2008). Sometimes we reach a point in our lives where we "get stuck" or find it hard to move on from difficult thoughts, feelings or behaviours. I know because I have been there too. But I believe we all have the capacity to self-heal, change and grow. And if you are reading this, you may wish to start your own journey.

What do clients say?

"Thank you for all the help and for listening to me over the last 6+ months. These sessions have made a big impact on how I perceive and manage anxiety, as well as reshaping my learned behaviours and attitudes, i.e. being much kinder to myself. I've had a lot of counselling in the past, but I have found your sessions to be the most beneficial to me, so thanks again!"

"I am grateful that i took the step to ask for help as I feel I have gained the
tools to help me address my anxieties. More importantly having someone listening to me (without judgement) and telling me that it is ok to feel the way that I do has helped massively and has allowed me to accept what has happened and that I can move forward without my pass weighing heavily on my shoulders. So thank you, you have helped me more than you can possibly know. "

"Counselling allowed me to reach my goal of becoming abstinent from alcohol, helping me to openly discuss specific aspects of my life which I had been unable to talk about with counsellors who did not identify as LGBTQ in a non-judgemental way. "

"Andrew. You have made a huge difference to my life by listening without judgement and giving me the tools to fight this insideous "big monster" that is alcohol. I will live my life appreciating your support."

"Hi Andrew, I’d just like to say thank you very much for your help, the last couple of weeks especially you have helped me massively and I’m going to use all the tools you’ve given me and work on myself, I really appreciate it whatever your doing seems to be helping me, again thank you ever so much."

What do colleagues say

"Andrew is an exceptional counsellor: highly skilled, experienced, inclusive and compassionate" . - Ms Leeanne McKenna

"Andrew is a genuine, punctual, reliable, respectful, empathetic and compassionate person. His commitment and acceptance of his clients helps provide a stable and safe place which is non-judgemental where they can begin to work towards change." Eileen Gardner

About Me

I bring maturity, knowledge, skills and life experience into my counselling relationships, working in a collaborative way that is non-judgmental, empathic and genuine. You bring yourself and your own knowledge, skills and experience. Working together makes us stronger.

My Approach

As a pluralistic practitioner, I believe there is no "right way" to "do therapy" and each psychotherapeutic approach has its own unique contribution to make. My approach therefore is integragtive, using methods from different psychotherapeutic approaches, some of which are listed below under "therapies offered." So, in developing a shared understanding of what you need and want from therapy, we can work together in a way that best suits your own individual preferences, and effectively tailor therapy to your own specific needs.

Our First Contact

Our first call is not charged and gives you a chance to tell me a bit more about what you are hoping get out of counselling, covering ethical issues such as confidentiality.

What to do now

If you are interested in finding our more about me, or how I work, please give me a call. I very much look forward to hearing from you.

References

Cooper, M., 2008. Essential Research Findings in Counselling and Psychotherapy. London: SAGE.

McLeod, J., & McLeod, J., 2011. Counselling Skills A Practical Guide for Counsellors and Helping Professionals. 2nd ed. England: Open University Press.

McLeod, J., 2019. An Introduction to Counselling and Psychotherapy. 6th ed. London: Open International Publishing Ltd..

Evening or Daytime appointments available. Cancellation fees apply if less than 24 hours notice given to cancel appointments.

• Initial telephone enquiry and consultation is free of charge
• Counselling appointment (face to face) per session £50
• Counselling appointment (telephone or online) per session £50
• Home visit price depending on location (price confirmed on request)
• Block booking for six sessions in advance £280 

Winner "Sarah Fletcher Memorial Prize for Exceptional Commitment to Counselling." 2022 by Abertay University.  Awarded to the MSc Counselling student who has shown commitment in going above and beyond the expectation in theoretical, practical and personal aspects of the MSc course. 

Registered with Information Commissioners Office (ICO)

Member of PVG Scheme for Adults and Children.

A free initial consultation over the phone or via Zoom; lasting 20 to 30 minutes; allows us to get to know each other a bit better, clarify what you need from counselling and discuss the terms and conditions of our work together eg., fees; times, days and frequency of sessions; and location etc.