About me
If you’re a man reading this, you might be carrying more than you let on.
Confidential online sessions to help you find answers, ease anxiety, navigate ADHD, addiction, trauma, work and relationships
I specialise in working confidentially with men — often men who feel stuck in patterns they can’t shift. This might show up as anxiety, addiction, ADHD, relationship difficulties, intrusive thoughts, or the pressure to stay strong, capable, and dependable for others.
Many of the men I work with are used to managing things alone, keeping going, or not quite knowing how to put into words what’s been weighing on them. It’s common to feel overwhelmed or quietly exhausted, even when life looks “fine” from the outside.
You don’t need the right language or a clear plan before starting therapy. Many men carry a great deal internally while continuing to function at work, in relationships, or as fathers, partners, or leaders.
I am an NHS‑trained practitioner with 22 years of clinical experience across a wide range of settings, including leading mental health services for an international NGO, consultancy, training, and clinical supervision. I’ve supported many hundreds of individuals - many of them men - navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, ADHD, and major life transitions.
Therapy with me isn’t about being analysed or fixed. It’s open‑ended and client‑led: you choose the focus, the pace, and how long our work together lasts.
**Why men seek therapy**
Alcohol or drug overuse
Porn, sex and other addictions
Anger and frustration
Difficulties with intimacy
Relationship problems
Sexuality concerns
Mid‑life crises
Low mood or depression
Low self‑confidence
Work stress and burnout
Trauma and abuse
**What makes me different**
Experience with men who find it hard to talk or don’t feel “therapy‑ready”
A blend of emotional depth and practical problem‑solving
Specialist expertise in anxiety, stress, ADHD, addiction, and trauma/PTSD
A grounded, supportive approach centred on genuine care for your progress
Practice description
**Who I Work With Best**
I work especially well with men who are:
Feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or emotionally overloaded
Struggling with anxiety, overthinking, or harsh self-criticism
Navigating life transitions, identity shifts, or relationship changes
Living with ADHD or ADHD traits (diagnosed or suspected)
Carrying a lot alone and unsure how to talk about it
Wanting clarity, direction, and a steadier emotional footing
If you recognise yourself in any of these, you’re in the right place — and you don’t have to keep carrying it alone.
**How I work**
Many clients tell me they value a balance of space to talk things through and practical ways of making sense of what’s happening. My approach is warm, transparent, and methodical.
I blend emotional support with practical, real‑world problem‑solving to help you move forward in ways that feel manageable and grounded.
**Here’s what you can expect:**
I offer both short‑term and long‑term therapy. There’s no minimum or maximum number of sessions. We’ll have regular check‑ins to reflect on how therapy feels and ensure it’s meeting your needs.
A space where you feel more capable and less alone
**What clients say**
Many of the people I work with are men who’ve tried therapy before and felt misunderstood.
"Andy is a brilliant professional. Having tried multiple psychologists, his knowledge and care have resonated with me the most. With him, you feel heard, not dismissed — genuinely understood. Andy is a genuine and attentive person, which makes a huge difference in the process."
"Andy has been very helpful in showing me to accept loss and see myself in different ways, I do feel lighter for talking to him, and I think it's just the start and hope to continue working with him as I move forward with life."
Alongside my private practice, I’ve supported hundreds of clients through a leading online therapy platform, receiving a consistent 4.9/5-star rating across 823 sessions in 2025.
My first session
What happens in our first session
You don’t need to know exactly what to say — we’ll take it step by step.
We’ll talk about what’s been weighing on you, what you’d like to change, and what kind of support feels most helpful right now. It’s also a chance for us to get to know each other and begin shaping the goals you want to work towards.
You’re welcome to book a free 15‑minute conversation. It’s simply a chance to talk, ask questions, and get a feel for whether working together is the right fit — no pressure.
Training, qualifications & experience
Qualifications:
- I hold a Master’s Degree in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy, and a Postgraduate Qualification in Intercultural Psychodynamic Psychotherapy (accredited with the British Psychoanalytic Association), both from the Tavistock & Portman NHS Trust in London.
I also have a number of other trainings, including: - PGDip CBT (Cognitive Behaviour Therapy), PGDip Applied Psychology, SFBT (Solution Focused Brief Therapy), Trauma Informed Care (TIC), Reflective Practice, ADHD Diagnosis & Assessment (UKAAN), Critical Incident Debriefing, and Gender, Diversity & Intersectionality.
- I am a Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP).
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Qualified trainer in: Problem Management Plus (PM+), United Nations; Psychological First Aid (PFA), United Nations; Psychosocial Support in Emergency Contexts, United Nations; Personality Disorder (KUF), Institute of Mental Health
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
£75.00 - £85.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Standard Rates:
- £85 for a 50‑minute online session (discounted to £75 per session when booked in blocks of four), payable by all major debit and credit cards
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