Andrew Wood, BACP

Andrew Wood, BACP, is a counsellor and coach who supports adults with relationship difficulties, grief, work and career concerns, stress and anxiety, and issues such as addiction, sleep problems and parenting strain. He also helps people cope with life changes, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, bipolar disorder and depression. Andrew aims to make people feel welcome and heard in sessions so they can talk through what matters most to them.

He works in an integrative way, drawing on different methods to suit each person’s needs. That means sessions are tailored to practical goals, and to how someone prefers to work. Andrew uses client-focused listening, time-limited solution-oriented ideas, and attention to wider family and relationship patterns when these are relevant.

Andrew holds an MSc in Counselling and Psychotherapy and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. He also holds Relate’s Certificate in Relational Counselling and is an Accredited Member of the National Council of Integrative Psychotherapists. These roles reflect his commitment to ongoing practice rather than a guarantee of specific outcomes.

Before independent practice he worked with Mind, Relate, the Dove Service and two NHS trusts. He has held management roles in NHS Talking Therapies, employee assistance and mental health service providers, and has experience supervising other clinicians. That background informs his practical, problem-solving approach.

Sessions focus on clear, manageable steps. Andrew combines listening with straightforward tools and options so people can try things between meetings and review what helps.

How Andrew’s approaches shape online work

Client-Centred Therapy puts the person’s experience at the heart of every meeting. The therapist listens closely, reflects what he hears, and helps people make sense of their feelings and decisions. This approach suits those wanting a supportive space to talk through relationship or life-change struggles.

Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, practical steps that can change day-to-day life. Sessions look at what has worked before and build on strengths to achieve clear goals. This is useful for people wanting quick ways to reduce stress, improve sleep or change habits related to addiction and anger.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss options and make choices based on the person’s needs, goals and preferences. That means the plan can change over time as progress is reviewed and new problems appear.

Practical benefits of online therapy include easier fitting of sessions into busy schedules and the ability to meet without travelling. Online work can make it simpler to have shorter check-ins or to choose a format that suits energy levels and availability. The biography does not specify which session types are offered, so confirm current options before booking to make sure they meet practical needs.