- Integrative approach
- Goal focused
- Seven years experience
About Andrew
Andrew Wood is a counsellor with seven years' experience who helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, sleep problems, relationship difficulties and life changes. He also supports those facing grief, career decisions, addiction concerns, parenting strain and low self-esteem. He works in a straightforward way, listening first and helping clients set practical goals they can try between sessions.
He describes his work as integrative, combining different approaches to match each person's needs. Sessions are aimed at finding small, useful steps that can ease sleep problems, reduce worry, or smooth difficult conversations. Andrew also offers coaching-style guidance when clients want clearer short-term plans for change.
Andrew completed an MSc in Counselling and Psychotherapy and holds BACP membership. He has worked in a range of services, including NHS trusts, Mind and Relate, and has held management roles in workplace and mental health organisations. That background informs his focus on workable strategies and realistic pacing.
In practice he keeps things simple and collaborative. He invites people to talk about what matters most, then helps them choose ideas to try and review what works. Sessions often combine listening, practical problem solving and planning to improve sleep or reduce stress.
If you want to begin, you follow the site's Start Therapy process and complete a short questionnaire. That starts a matching step and lets you schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
How these approaches work for online therapy
Client-Centred Therapy places the client's own experience at the centre, with the counsellor listening closely and reflecting what they hear. This approach helps when worries, sleep problems or relationship concerns need a calm space to be talked through. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, practical steps and clear goals. It suits people who want quick, manageable changes such as improving sleep routines or coping strategies for stress. Systemic Therapy looks at patterns in relationships and communication. It can help untangle family or partnership issues and identify different ways of responding.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options with the client and decide together which methods to try, based on the client's needs, goals and preferences. That collaborative process may mean blending elements from different approaches to fit the situation.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week and to keep momentum between appointments. It can reduce travel time and allow people to meet a therapist from elsewhere in the UK. Because the exact session formats are not specified here, confirm which options are available before booking. Practical advantages include being able to schedule sessions around work or caring duties and using shorter check-ins when needed.
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Experience
7+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, sleep and relationship issues, plus grief, career and parenting challenges.
What is his therapy style like?
He uses an integrative, down-to-earth style that combines listening with practical steps and coaching to meet agreed goals.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has seven years of experience working in counselling and psychotherapy roles across NHS services and charities.
What professional accreditation does he hold and where is he based?
He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He is not currently taking international clients.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start if I want to work with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.