Andrew Wood, BACP

Andrew Wood is a counsellor and coach who works with adults on relationship difficulties, grief, career changes, stress, anxiety and addictions. He also supports people dealing with parenting strain, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, bipolar and depression. Andrew lists ageing and geriatric issues among his areas of focus alongside caregiving, chronic illness, cancer and autism-related concerns.

He uses a blend of therapeutic styles tailored to each person. Sessions are practical and conversational. The aim is to help people make sense of their situation and identify small, manageable steps forward.

Andrew holds a Master of Science degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP. He also has a Relate Certificate in Relational Counselling and is a member of the International Coaching Federation.

Before working in private practice he held roles in NHS talking therapies and in employee assistance services. He has experience running and overseeing counselling services and supervising other clinicians. This background informs a straightforward approach to common life problems and workplace stress.

In sessions he draws on client-centred listening, solution-focused techniques and systemic ideas about relationships and cycles. He works with what each person brings to the room and adapts methods to suit individual goals and circumstances.

How Andrew’s approaches work online and in practice

Client-Centred Therapy places the person at the heart of sessions. The counsellor listens closely and follows the client’s priorities, which works well for people wanting space to make sense of feelings and choices.

Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, practical steps. It looks at what already helps and builds on that to reach specific goals, useful for stress, career moves and coping with change.

Systemic Therapy examines patterns in relationships and routines. It helps people see how interactions, roles and expectations affect their wellbeing and supports changes in those patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Andrew will discuss options with each person and agree which methods to use together, based on needs, goals and preferences. The process is collaborative and adjusted over time if required.

Session arrangements should be confirmed before booking because current formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work and family life, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Ask about available session styles and timing when you begin the matching process.