Andy Rayner, MBACP, mBPS

About me

Hello and welcome,

I am an experienced and qualified counsellor based in comfortable consulting rooms close to the centre of Burton-on-Trent and within easy reach of the A38/A50 link roads.

I offer time focused and open-ended/long-term counselling to individuals from all walks of life.  I provide a non-judgemental, caring and confidential space in which you can safely explore and reflect upon your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours.

I have 10yrs experience working with individuals who have come to see me with concerns ranging from

·        Anxiety

·        Depression

·        Adverse experiences in childhood or growing up

·        Trauma

·        Bereavement

·        Adjustment to change/transition

·        Relationship problems

·        Work stress, etc.

I have worked with individuals with diagnoses of enduring mental health conditions, and individuals with autism spectrum concerns.

In terms of how I work; my approach is integrative and relational.  This means drawing on theory, techniques and tools from all the modalities i.e. humanistic, psychodynamic and analytic, CBT, plus other theories besides.  I also draw on latest developments from the research literature and neuroscience.  Forming these into a client centred, philosophically coherent approach aimed towards integration & more authentic ways of living for my clients.  What is particular to this approach is the emphasis on the client-therapist relationship being at the heart of the therapy.

Ordinarily I meet with people at the same day & time each week.  I can offer weekday daytime, evening and Saturday appointments.  Appointment availability does vary according to who I am meeting with at any one time.

Normally, I suggest beginning with a phone conversation followed by an initial consultation, during which we will discuss your concerns, what your aims for the work are, and, importantly, try to work out whether we are a good match to work together.  We will also agree how to proceed thereafter.

After you have read about how I work and what I can offer, and if you find you want to enquire further about counselling with me, please do not hesitate to call or email using the contact details below.