Counsellor profile
Allan Mathieson, BACP
Based in United Kingdom ยท 4 years of experience
Integrative person-centred counsellor
Continue with AllanAt a glance
- Registration
- BACP, United Kingdom (412389)
- Qualifications
- BACP
- Experience
- 4 years
- Languages
- English
- Based in
- United Kingdom
Details come from information Allan supplied to BetterHelp.
- Attachment-based work
- Cognitive behavioural tools
- Solution-focused methods
About Allan
BACP. 4 years' experience. Allan Mathieson works with stress, anxiety, relationships, family concerns, self-esteem and coping with life changes. He is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and uses a person-centred, integrative approach in his counselling practice.
Allan keeps sessions led by the client and focuses on what matters most to the person in front of him. He integrates techniques from several approaches when helpful, including attachment-based ways of thinking, cognitive behavioural ideas, psychodynamic perspectives and solution-focused methods. He aims to help people gain practical tools and clearer understanding rather than promising quick fixes.
Sessions typically cover immediate difficulties and longer-standing patterns. Allan works on issues such as attachment struggles, communication problems, eating and food-related concerns, guilt, shame and isolation. He also lists experience with autism and Asperger syndrome, panic attacks, process addictions and social anxiety.
Allan describes his role as collaborative and client-led. He may suggest tasks or readings between sessions but does not require homework. He emphasises the therapeutic relationship and brings a relaxed manner to sessions so people can speak openly and decide goals together.
He notes work with young adult issues and helps people looking for clearer life purpose or ways to manage somatic symptoms. Allan accepts international clients and works in English. For session formats and booking details, readers should confirm current options before scheduling.
How his approaches translate to online counselling
Attachment-based work focuses on patterns in close relationships and how past bonds affect current feelings and reactions; it can help with connection, trust and relationship-related anxiety. Client-centred counselling places the person and their goals at the centre of sessions and aims to strengthen self-understanding and decision-making. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and offers practical strategies to reduce anxiety and panic and change unhelpful patterns.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Allan will discuss goals and preferences and then use techniques from these approaches as a team decision with the client. That collaborative process guides whether sessions focus on exploring past patterns, building skills, or setting short-term tasks to try between meetings.
The practical benefits of remote counselling often include easier fitting of sessions into a busy week and avoiding travel time. If you are considering working remotely, confirm which session formats Allan currently offers before booking so you know how sessions will be held. Many people find online work helps them keep continuity of care and apply tools learned in sessions to everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, self-esteem and coping with life changes, plus related issues such as panic, process addictions and social anxiety.
What is his counselling style?
He uses a person-centred, integrative style that is client led and draws on several approaches to suit each session.
How much experience does he have?
He has four years' experience working as a counsellor and psychotherapist.
Is he a member of any professional body and where is he based?
He is a registered member of the BACP and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm the available formats before booking.
How are fees and the subscription structured?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
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