About me
Does work follow you home, leaving you unable to fully switch off? You might feel constantly on edge, stuck in cycles of overthinking, or under pressure to keep performing, whilst inside, it feels exhausting. I'm Andrew, a qualified psychotherapist specialising in anxiety and work-related stress. I help people understand what's driving their worry and find practical ways for them to regain control, to help quieten the noise. Contact me for a 30-minute, no-fee, no obligation, introductory call.
How do I work?
My integrative therapeutic method means I offer a blended approach to therapy, drawing on different therapeutic perspectives to provide a personalised, tailored, client-centred experience. The main approaches that I will draw upon during the work together are Psychodynamic, Person-Centred and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).
Through a collaborative and reflective therapeutic relationship, I aim to support increased self-understanding, emotional awareness, and meaningful change within a safe, compassionate and containing framework.
Although engaging with a wide range of clients with differing presenting issues, my focus has been on working with clients with anxiety-related challenges such as OCD, social anxiety, health anxiety, excessive worry, imposter syndrome and perfectionism, amongst others, all of which are often accompanied and perpetuated by low self-esteem and harsh, negative self-talk.
If you would like to find relief from the constant battle with the ‘mental noise’ and fatigue that anxiety brings, please get in touch to begin your reparative journey.
You're thinking about starting therapy – what happens next?
You don't have to be at breaking point to start therapy, and it's okay if you're not sure where to begin. To help make your start less daunting, I offer a 30-minute, no-fee, no-obligation, introductory call, after which you'll be able to decide whether the way I work is likely to be a good fit for your needs. If, after the call, we agree that working together feels appropriate, we can then arrange a full therapy session (50 minutes) at a mutually convenient time.
Training, qualifications & experience
Prior to beginning my career in counselling, I spent twenty years working within the financial services industry. Over this period I gained first-hand experience of how the workplace can both positively and negatively impact self-image, self-confidence and general well-being. I can relate to how the internal and external pressures of professional and personal life can directly impact one’s mental health and self-worth.
Graduating from University with a degree in Behavioural Sciences (BSc Hons) I have gone on to complete a Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling as well as certificates in both counselling studies and counselling skills. I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and a graduate member of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Summary of Qualifications
- CPCAB Level 4 - Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (Integrative)
- CPCAB Level 3 - Certificate in Counselling Studies (Integrative)
- CPCAB Level 2 - Certificate in Counselling Skills (Integrative)
- BACP Certificate of Proficiency
- BSc (Hons) Degree in Behavioural Science
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 - £70.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Initial consultation call: Free 30-minute introductory online or phone session.
Ongoing session costs: From £60 per session (50-minute session)
Concession Fees: £45 per session (50-minute session)
When I work
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Further information
As a registered member of the BACP (Registration no. 376635) I work within the ethical framework as set out by the BACP. I have regular supervision and have professional indemnity insurance.
