Andy Blyth
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About me
I work with people who find themselves struggling with the overwhelming effects of self doubt, imposter syndrome, and overthinking. As a chartered psychologist, I've seen how chronic self doubt can hold people back from doing what matters most to them and being at their best. Perhaps your own struggles mean you act in ways that don't help you move towards your goals, always playing it safe. Or maybe the anxiety and worry get in the way of feeling connected to those around you, leaving you feeling frustrated with yourself. We can work together to do something different.
Blending therapy and coaching, I create a collaborative space for you to reflect on what truly matters to you without judgement and pressure. I integrate existential, solution-focused, and ACT approaches to help you explore your challenges, understand your life path, and identify actionable steps for meaningful changes aligned with your goals and values.
I understand how hard it is to reach out when you're struggling, and I know that the first step takes courage. You can learn more about me and my approach on my website, or if you're ready, I offer a free 15-minute chat to see if we’re a good fit. No hard sell — just a conversation about you, your hopes, and any questions you may have for me.
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How I work
I’m a big believer in working collaboratively with clients. I don’t buy into the idea that I’m an ‘expert’ in your life or problems – in fact, I genuinely believe that you are!
I do believe that if we put other heads together to get clear about what you’re wanting from the work, what that looks like, and are both willing to share ideas, that change is possible and you can make progress.
I also value your views on how we’re doing together. Throughout our work, I’ll ask you about what’s helpful and what isn’t, what do we need to do differently together and so on. This ensures that your views and voice remain central to what we’re doing. I don’t want to waste your time.
Throughout my work, I typically draw from Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Existential Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.
All work is carried out according to the BACP’s code of ethics.
Training, qualifications & experience
Training/Qualifications
- Advanced Certificate in Solution Focused Practice (BRIEF)
- Registered Counsellor (BACP)
- MSc Counselling (Abertay University)
- Chartered Sport & Exercise Psychologist (BPS/HCPC)
- Diploma Performance Coaching (Newcastle College)
- COSCA Counselling Skills (Edinburgh College)
- MSc Sport Psychology (Liverpool John Moores University)
- MA Psychology (Edinburgh University)
Experience
- Extensive experience working in the field of mental health in the third sector
- Experience working with high performers in professional contexts (sport and business)
- Volunteering experience with the Samaritans
- Ongoing work with people living with long-term physical and mental conditions
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).
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
I have an interest and experience supporting high performers in sport and business to look after their mental wellbeing whilst pursuing their goals.
Therapies offered
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Fees
£60.00 per session
Free initial telephone session
When I work
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- Weekday Evenings: Online from 8pm
- Saturday mornings: Face-to-face @ Craws Nest Collective (EH14 5RR), 9am - 12pm
