- Years in practice
- 7
- Registration
- BACP
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Grief
- Focus
- Career difficulties
About Andrew
Andrew Wood is a counsellor and coach who supports adults with relationship problems, parenting challenges, stress and anxiety, addiction issues, grief and mood difficulties. He offers straightforward, practical help for people facing life changes or career uncertainty. Andrew works with adults who want clearer thinking and calmer responses in day-to-day life.
He uses a mix of approaches chosen to fit each person. Sessions focus on what matters now and on small steps that make a difference.
Background and approach
Conversations are relaxed and goal-focused, with time to look at feelings and at what needs to change. Andrew trained to master's level in counselling and psychotherapy and holds the BACP credential from the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. He also has certificates in relational counselling and works as a clinical supervisor.
His background includes roles in NHS services and employee assistance programmes. As an integrative practitioner he considers psychological, social and practical factors together. That means exploring everyday routines, relationships and work pressures as well as emotions.
The aim is to help people build coping strategies they can use after sessions. Sessions can include short-term coaching-style work or longer therapeutic conversations depending on what a client needs. Andrew aims to make therapy understandable and usable, so people leave with clearer plans and improved ways of handling difficult moments.
What Andrew works with
Everything Andrew lists, in their own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Andrew helps people with.
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counselling
- Immigration issues
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Approaches Andrew lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Therapy approaches you can use online
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person's own experience. The therapist listens carefully, reflects what is heard and helps the client find their own solutions. This approach can help with low self-esteem, grief and feeling stuck.Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, practical steps and on what a person wants to achieve. Sessions look for existing strengths and build quick, achievable goals to reduce stress or improve relationships.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and then agree a plan together. That way sessions can shift between listening, coaching or practical problem solving as needed.
Online formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video calls let people meet face to face when visual cues matter. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and suit shorter check-ins. Live chat and text messaging work well for ongoing support, updating goals and keeping momentum between longer sessions.
Questions people ask about Andrew
What concerns does Andrew help with?
He works with relationship breakdown, parenting strain, grief, stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, sleep problems and other life changes.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
Andrew takes a practical, person-focused approach. Sessions aim to clarify goals, build coping strategies and make small, manageable changes.
What is his professional background?
He has seven years' experience, an MSc in counselling and psychotherapy, and has worked in NHS services and employee assistance programmes.
Which credentials and location are listed?
He holds BACP accreditation from the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international arrangements apply?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not taking international clients at this time.
What session formats does he offer?
Appointments can be by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and preferences.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Pricing varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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